Beyond Chiefs

Beyond Chiefs: Revolutionizing AI First Executive Recruiting

Redefine your business with cutting-edge AI leadership. Beyond Chiefs connects you with AI Officers, AI-First CEOs, AI Product Managers, and CISOs to accelerate innovation and secure your competitive edge. Whether fractional or full-time, our executive talent solutions are designed to transform your future.

What We Do
- Flexible Leadership Solutions: We offer fractional executive roles, high-impact consulting engagements, and strategic board positions.
- Innovation Catalysts: Our leaders don't just manage—they drive 10x impact, fostering innovation and exponential growth.

Who We Serve
1. Visionary Leaders:
 - Elite executives seeking flexible, high-impact roles
 - Innovators who transcend traditional leadership boundaries
 - Experienced leaders eager to drive transformative change across multiple organizations

2. Forward-Thinking Companies:
 - Startups and scale-ups needing seasoned leadership without the commitment of full-time executives
 - Established companies navigating digital transformation or industry disruption
 - Organizations seeking fresh perspectives and strategic guidance at the board level

3. Industries in Flux:
 - Technology and SaaS companies
 - PE & VC portfolio companies
 - Healthcare and biotech innovators
 - Sustainability and cleantech pioneers
 - Any sector facing significant disruption or growth opportunities

Why Choose Beyond Chiefs
- Access top-tier talent previously out of reach for many organizations
- Inject transformative leadership without long-term commitments
- Leverage diverse executive experience across multiple industries
- Accelerate innovation and growth with on-demand strategic guidance

Join the Beyond Chiefs network—whether you're a visionary leader ready to make your mark across multiple ventures, or a company seeking the catalyst to propel you to new heights. Together, let's shape the future of business leadership.

Founder | Partner | CEO

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Founder | CEO

CHRIS - Center of Human Resource Intelligence Services

I provide strategic advisory and supervisory board guidance to high-growth, tech-driven companies in the staffing industry. I specialize in AI, change management, future of hiring and scaling ventures focusing on AI, digital hiring transformation, and innovation-driven business models.

Advisory / Multivisory

NEO Venture Lab

NEO Venture Lab is my private venture studio and startup-focused tech investment vehicle. I have founded multiple companies through this venture studio and hold diverse investments in some of the best venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds globally, as well as direct angel investments in early-stage tech startups. NEO Venture Lab bundles companies like D2C Consumer Electronics, Service Industry flexible leadership solutions, SAAS and others, where innovative ideas take shape and thrive.

What We Do: Incept transformative ideas, assemble high-performing teams, and scale ventures with high capital efficiency.

Founder & Venture Builder

H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C)

Partner

Dwight Cribb Personalberatung

Director

dealerdesk

Chief Operating Officer

Carmichael Fisher Executive Search

Principal Consultant EMEA & US

Badenoch & Clark

Senior Consultant

Robert Half

Consultant

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗜 𝗖𝗫𝗢 & 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹

Christian is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and thought leader in the European tech ecosystem, with over a decade of experience in executive search and talent acquisition for high-growth tech companies and investor-backed ventures. Over the past 10+ years, I have successfully filled 100+ C-level and VP roles for tech startups, scaleups, and unicorns, specializing in transformative leadership placements across SaaS, e-commerce, PaaS, and digital-first business models.

Throughout my career, I have pioneered AI-driven talent strategies that optimize the executive search process, ensuring companies attract high-impact leaders who align with their current needs and future growth trajectories. My deep understanding of AI and digital transformation allows me to anticipate the leadership qualities essential for tech companies to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape, particularly as digital and AI capabilities redefine industries.

As the founder of NEO Venture Lab, my private venture studio and investment vehicle, I am committed to fostering innovation and scaling promising tech ventures. Through NEO, I have launched multiple companies and invested in high-potential startups and top-tier VC/PE funds, combining my executive search expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. This dual approach enables me to support clients in building resilient, high-performing teams that can scale with agility and vision.

My background as a former COO of a SaaS company, where I scaled the team from 20 to over 70 employees, has honed my ability to understand the operational and cultural dynamics crucial to team growth and organizational success. This hands-on experience across roles—from Founder to Customer Success Manager to Sales—provides me with unique insights into the qualities and capabilities that high-growth companies require in their leadership.

I am driven by a passion for challenging the status quo and crafting employer brands that attract ultra-high performers. By leveraging AI-driven insights and strategic advisory, I help companies redefine recruitment as a powerful growth lever, transforming it from a transactional process into a long-term, value-generating strategy.

My commitment to building the next generation of tech leadership and driving impactful talent solutions has positioned me as a trusted advisor in the tech ecosystem. With a focus on innovation, strategic growth, and AI-powered recruitment solutions, I am dedicated to helping companies secure leaders who will shape the future of digital transformation.

Christian Pobbig

Boom

• Led the development of Boom's AI-powered features, including daily journaling and mindfulness challenges.
• Implemented gamification strategies to engage users and promote consistent mental health practices.
• Collaborated with a team to integrate AI and sentiment analysis for real-time feedback and insights.

Founder at Boom 

Company: Self-Employed
Dates: January 2009 – Present (15 years)
Description:
	•	Delivered impactful talks and workshops at colleges and universities nationwide, focusing on mental health, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.
	•	Empowered thousands of students to overcome challenges, embrace mindfulness, and unlock their full potential.
	•	Partnered with student organizations, counseling centers, and leadership programs to create customized presentations.
	•	Recognized as a thought leader in addressing the unique struggles faced by college students, including mental health disparities among minority groups.

Psychologist and Speaker

New Directions for Youth

• Provided individual, group, and family therapy to improve interpersonal relationships and school performances.
• Conducted phone intakes and referred clients to appropriate resources.
• Consult with colleges and college students, resulting in lower rates of recidivism and increased school performance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

California Psychcare

• Conducted ABA-based interventions with children on the autism spectrum ages 3-14.
• Documented children's development and educated parents on assessments for consistent behavior.
• Facilitated parent conferences to address family, school, and behavioral issues.

Behavior Therapist

Matthew West is a Mental Health Advocate | College Wellness Expert | Supporting Students in Navigating Mental Health Challenges

As a passionate mental health advocate and expert in college wellness, I am dedicated to empowering students to thrive through evidence-based mental health support and accessible wellness practices. With years of experience in mental health, I specialize in addressing the unique stressors and pressures college students face today, from academic demands to social and personal challenges.

Through my work at boom, I strive to make mental health resources relatable and actionable for students, faculty, and university leadership. My focus areas include resilience-building, stress management, and utilizing digital tools to create scalable mental wellness solutions.

I share insights on LinkedIn to foster meaningful conversations around student mental health, offering practical tips, recent research, and thought leadership on how universities can prioritize student well-being. My goal is to build a supportive online community where mental health is openly discussed, empowering students to achieve their fullest potential.

Let’s connect if you’re passionate about transforming mental health in education

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