Mike Lapinski

If you're trying to reach me, my email address has changed from mtl@mit.edu to mtl@alum.mit.edu I came to the United States as a refugee. That experience shaped how I think about opportunity, responsibility, and building things that matter. I build high-performing engineering organizations and scalable SaaS and AI platforms that drive measurable business outcomes. With 20+ years across public companies, venture-backed startups, and $100M+ ARR SaaS environments, I operate at the intersection of technology, leadership, and revenue growth. I combine executive ownership with deep technical judgment in distributed systems, data/AI, and platform architecture. Scaling Through Transformation - I’ve led architectural modernization, cloud adoption, the introduction of platform and enablement teams, and reliability engineering — strengthening foundations while increasing velocity and business agility. Building High-Performance Teams - I recruit and develop senior leaders and ICs to scale engineering organizations. I create high-trust cultures grounded in clarity, empowerment, ownership, and accountability — resulting in low attrition and predictable delivery. Engineering as a Business Partner - I partner closely with Product, Sales, Growth, and Finance to align engineering commitments with customer adoption, monetization, and long-term strategy — while improving operational efficiency. Innovation From Zero to Enterprise - I’m a repeat founder (>$50M raised, 3 exits) who has built AI and healthtech platforms from concept to revenue. I’ve also scaled global, high-growth SaaS organizations through critical inflection points.