Meet the Team Behind CrowdRounds

We're a team of app developers, engineers, researchers, and founders who've been in your shoes. We built CrowdRounds to solve the validation problem we all faced.

Our Mission

To give every app founder the validation, credibility, and confidence they need to succeed — without the enterprise budget. We believe great apps deserve professional testing, regardless of team size or funding stage.

Leadership Team

Experienced leaders dedicated to helping app founders succeed

AS

Avery Stone

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Avery is a serial app founder with 10+ years in the startup ecosystem. After launching multiple mobile products and facing the same validation struggle every founder encounters, she built CrowdRounds to give creators the data, confidence, and market insight needed before investing thousands into development. Avery leads vision, innovation, and partnerships.

Product StrategyApp Validation
ER

Ethan Rhodes

Chief Technology Officer

Ethan is a former senior engineer who architected scalable testing systems for early-stage and enterprise apps. He specializes in building high-volume validation engines and orchestrating user test cycles. At CrowdRounds, he oversees platform logic, automation pipelines, and performance scoring technology.

Systems ArchitectureApp Infrastructure
MC

Dr. Maya Chen

Head of Research & Data

Dr. Chen holds a PhD in Human-Centered Interaction and has spent her career designing test frameworks for consumer apps. She developed the CrowdRounds "Decision Readiness Model," used to measure app readiness and scoring accuracy. She ensures every test is structured, unbiased, and actionable.

UX ResearchTesting Science
LR

Luis Ramirez

Director of Tester Operations

Luis spent 12 years managing operational excellence and tester coordination for mobile platforms. He ensures CrowdRounds tester operations run smoothly and that all testing cycles maintain the highest quality standards. He oversees tester coordination, quality assurance, and operational workflows.

Operations ManagementQuality Assurance
JB

Jordan Blake

Head of Verification

Jordan has worked with over 400 founders, helping them turn early concepts into launch-ready products. They guide app creators through onboarding, test preparation, report interpretation, and pre-sale strategy. Jordan leads the verification and founder-facing side of CrowdRounds.

Founder CoachingApp Development Guidance
SM

Sofia Marelli

Chief Compliance & Security Officer

Sofia spent 12 years securing mobile platforms for fintech companies. She ensures CrowdRounds meets rigorous privacy standards and that founder submissions remain confidential. She oversees data compliance, secure report delivery, and internal safety audits.

CybersecurityData Protection
AP

Arjun Patel

Director of Developer Success

Arjun advises early-stage companies on revenue planning and pre-launch optimization. He supports CrowdRounds with insights on app monetization trends, financial modeling, and decision scoring. He helps developers navigate the path from concept to successful launch.

App MonetizationRevenue Strategy
NB

Naomi Brooks

Head of Global Partnerships

Naomi has supported 200+ startups in preparing investment materials and scaling early adoption. She guides CrowdRounds on founder-readiness scoring and pathways to investor introductions. She leads strategic partnerships and global expansion initiatives.

Strategic PartnershipsInvestor Relations
50+
Team Members
15+
Countries
100+
Years Combined Experience
1000+
Apps Tested

Join Our Team

We're always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about helping founders succeed. If you love apps, testing, and building great products, we'd love to hear from you.

View Open Positions
Talk with Us