Kevin Ross

Entrepreneur, Computer Software

Hi, I'm Kevin Ross. I'm a tech entrepreneur that focuses on SaaS products for underserved markets.

Kevin Ross's Bio:

Kevin Ross's Experience:

• Founder and Advisor at Metova, Inc.

  December 2012 - February 2013

  At the end of 2012, I left the Metova's day-to-day operations to move towards helping local entrepreneurs build profitable, sustainable companies that make a difference. For this period, I remained on Metova's Board of Directors and maintained an advisory role within the firm.

• Mentor at Jumpstart Foundry

  May 2012 - December 2012

  I Advised the fantastic team at Contigo Financial which graduated into greater involvement with the company.

• Founder and President at Metova, Inc.

  June 2006 - December 2012

  Founder and President of a custom mobile application development company that targets smartphone and tablet platforms. Bootstrapped Metova with $8,000, and grew the company with no venture capital. Doubled revenue every year, continuing for 4 years entering 2010. Metova continues its pattern of highly profitable growth now with more than 30 employees and revenues in the millions, all while maintaining a culture of excellence and a sustainable, long-term environment for employees. We accomplished all of this during the economic recession, without venture capital and without bank funding, shaping us into a lean and sustainable company. Metova was named an Inc. 500 company in 2011 and an Inc. 5000 company in 2012.

• Hired Gun, Development Manager at Spheris

  July 2003 - June 2006

  Evaluated failing development effort. Established and implemented a turnaround plan that included a mixture of agile process, software development, and establishment of a product management team. Delivered a highly scalable, high availability and mission-critical medical transcription system.

• Hired Gun at Independent

  January 2001 - June 2006

  Held management and development roles for companies such as McGraw Hill Digital Learning (Bredex), Jacobson Companies, Integra Software and iVesta Financial (John Deere Credit).

• Consultant, Chief Architect at Ingram Micro

  January 1999 - April 2000

  Developed Ingram Micro's first EJB, JSP application in 1999, moved on to the highest technical team becoming one of three chief architects.

• Consultant, Developer at Tallan

  February 1998 - April 2000

  Tallan, formerly known as both Business Data Services (BDS) and CMGI Solutions. Worked onsite for various companies including Barnes and Noble and Ingram Micro as team manager and chief architect.

• Founder and CEO, Advisor and Early Stage Investor at AlienFast

  April 2013

  AlienFast is an early stage accelerator/incubator that seeks to not only build, but operate net income technology businesses in Franklin, Tennessee. In April 2013, AlienFast was formed as an umbrella under which knowledge and technology will be shared amongst a network of companies. We will continue to refine a formula and methodology that allows for many, not only few, to become successful. This means material equity and profit sharing for every participant...the last place they will ever want or need to spend time working. As part of this work, I advise a few external companies and invest in fewer. I enjoy advising, helping others build companies that survive, sustain, and profit, and building cultures that provide for individual autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Funding status: All current funds have been placed. If you are an Angel or VC looking to connect with B2C startups, please contact me, I have talked several Nashville/Franklin area startups that would be interested in connecting. Our fund was simply too small to meet the needs of some of these startups.

Kevin Ross's Education:

• Iowa State University

  1992 – 1997
  Bachelors