Fractional leaders who've
been inside the black box.
Every UpShift HQ engagement is led by a practitioner — not a project manager. We bring the leadership, systems, and operating cadence that turn chaotic tech orgs into high-performing ones.
Dustin brings 20+ years of tech leadership to EOS-run companies. He builds the systems, accountability, and operating rhythm that scale — then hands them off fully functional.
- ✓ 20+ years tech leadership
- ✓ EOS · Scaling Up · Agile · Lean · Flow
- ✓ Based in Colorado
Kayla is a seasoned product leader with over a decade of experience in AI, B2B, and B2C sectors. She transforms visionary ideas into scalable, market-ready products and brings calm, strategic process to fast-moving teams.
- ✓ 10+ years product leadership
- ✓ AI · MVP Scoping · Roadmap Strategy
- ✓ Founder, Intentional Ventures
Brooks combines full-stack engineering depth with a genuine passion for team development and continuous learning. From NASA's Advanced Supercomputing Facility to leading engineering orgs, he builds cultures where great work happens sustainably.
- ✓ Full-stack · Cloud · Systems Architecture
- ✓ NASA · Health Scholars · Galvanize
- ✓ Organizer, Denver Node.js Meetup
Two ways to start.
No long-term commitment required.
Take the free self-assessment and walk away with a clear picture of where your tech org stands — and what to do about it.
Tech Org Self-Assessment
15 questions. 5 minutes. An honest read on your tech department — scored across visibility, velocity, alignment, team health, and cost. You'll know exactly where you stand and what to address first.
- ✓ Instant scored results
- ✓ Personalized next-step recommendation
- ✓ No sales call required to get your results
Takes 5 minutes · No credit card · No commitment
Book a Discovery Call
30 minutes with Dustin. Bring your biggest tech headache. He'll tell you honestly whether UpShift HQ is the right fit — and if not, he'll point you toward what is.
- ✓ No pitch, no deck
- ✓ Direct conversation about your situation
- ✓ Walk away with clarity, not a contract
30 minutes · Calendly · Dustin, not a SDR
You've probably hired consultants before who showed up, made slides, and disappeared.
That's not this.
The engagement ends with a transition plan — not a dependency. When UpShift HQ leaves, the systems stay, the team can run them, and you have a scorecard to measure it.