Relationships, not just connections.

E³ is built for senior engineering leaders who want meaningful peer relationships, not another networking platform.

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E³ provides a network of trusted relationships with fellow engineering executives tackling the same challenges. Connect through roundtables, curated networking, leadership briefs, and an always-on community. Access BairesDev's senior technical leaders and third-party investors as contributors.
When it's time for your next move, E³ has the network to support you. Access executive recruiter networks, VC portfolio talent platforms, startup leadership marketplaces, operator communities, executive positioning guidance, and a 90-day CTO Transition Playbook.
Members receive curated access to advisory roles with startups, consulting or architecture engagements, board or strategic advisory positions, and speaking opportunities at events.

For Whom?

Our community is best suited for

CTOs and senior tech leaders

Leading engineering strategy, teams, and technical decisions.

Executives solving similar challenges

Navigating AI, scale, modernization, and organizational growth.

Peers looking for trusted connections

Seeking meaningful conversations with leaders in similar roles.

Leadership and Founding Members

Nacho De Marco

Nacho De Marco

CEO

BairesDev

Bob Leibholz

Bob Leibholz

SVP of Business Development

BairesDev

What members say

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Having a trusted circle of peers who understand the weight of engineering leadership has been transformative. The conversations here are unlike anything I get at conferences.

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Sarah Chen

CTO, Nextera Systems

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The roundtable discussions helped me navigate a complex platform migration. Getting candid input from leaders who've done it before saved us months of trial and error.

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Marcus Rodriguez

VP Engineering, Streamline AI

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When I was between roles, E³ connected me with opportunities I never would have found through traditional channels. The community genuinely looks out for each other.

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Rachel Foster

CTO, Open Source Collective

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The investor presentations gave me strategic perspective I was missing. Understanding how VCs evaluate engineering organizations changed how I communicate with our board.

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James O'Brien

CTO, DataBridge

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As a first-time CTO, having access to experienced leaders through E³ has accelerated my growth. The peer matching is thoughtful and the discussions are genuinely high-signal.

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Priya Patel

Head of Engineering, CloudForge

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No vendor pitches, no fluff — just real conversations with people facing the same challenges. This is the network I wished existed five years ago.

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Aisha Williams

SVP Engineering, Finova

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Everything you need to know about the E³ network.

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