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the bridge between brilliant tech and smart capital.

Ciridian is the partner to keep portfolio companies current with the pace of innovation. For family offices, we offer both on-demand expertise and embedded partnerships, providing the fractional CTO leadership required to de-risk investments and accelerate their journey from innovation to scale.

Our Approach

We close the innovation gap by acting as the strategic bridge between capital and execution.

The Innovation Gap

The technological landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, data science, and automation are no longer on the horizon; they are here, creating immense opportunities for growth while simultaneously introducing significant risks for investors. For a portfolio of promising companies, keeping up is not just an advantage—it is essential for survival and long-term value creation.

Even with strong funding and brilliant teams, many portfolio companies struggle to navigate this constant change. They often lack the specific, senior-level executive leadership required to vet emerging technologies, build resilient platforms, and integrate innovation into their core strategy. This gap between ambition and execution can lead to stalled progress and a failure to capitalize on the very opportunities the technology was meant to unlock.

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The Strategic Bridge

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Ciridian was purpose-built to close this gap. We operate as the strategic bridge connecting your portfolio to the forefront of technological innovation. Our mission is to provide the critical, hands-on leadership that ensures your investments are not just keeping pace, but are positioned to thrive in their respective markets. We don't just advise on the future; we embed ourselves within your companies to help build it.

We achieve this through our unique partnership model, providing an experienced, fractional CTO or Chief AI Officer to guide your companies. This embedded executive presence de-risks the adoption of new technologies and provides the strategic oversight needed to translate brilliant ideas into scalable, high-performing operations. We are the dedicated partner that ensures your portfolio successfully navigates the pace of change, accelerating the journey from innovation to scale.

Our Partnership Model

This is how we bring the strategic bridge to life. Our partnership model is not traditional consulting; it is a long-term, retained service designed to provide the continuous, hands-on leadership required to drive sustained growth across your portfolio.

More Than an Advisor—An Embedded Partner

For family offices seeking a long-term, strategic advantage. This is our signature retained service, providing the continuous, hands-on leadership required to drive sustained growth. Through an embedded executive presence as a fractional CTO or Chief AI Officer, we integrate with your team to guide a select cohort of companies, build resilient technology platforms, and unlock the full value of your portfolio.

We become a core member of your team, providing the hands-on leadership, decision-making, and accountability of a C-suite executive without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire. Our role is to execute and drive outcomes, not just deliver recommendations.

How it Works:

  • We begin with a comprehensive audit of your technology-enabled companies to identify the highest-impact opportunities and mitigate critical risks.

  • Following the diagnostic, we lead a strategic workshop with you to mutually select a 3-5 company cohort for deep, hands-on engagement.

  • We provide fractional CTO / Chief AI Officer leadership to the selected cohort, driving their technology roadmaps and accelerating their journey from innovation to scale.

Flexible Partnership Models

While our comprehensive Portfolio Acceleration model offers the greatest strategic value, we understand that every family office has unique priorities. We offer flexible partnership models designed to provide the right level of engagement for your specific goals.

Partnerships Tailored to Your Needs

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Your goal is to build a legacy of high-performing assets. We partner with you to build the bridge between your capital and its peak potential. Through rigorous due diligence and embedded executive leadership, we ensure your technology investments are positioned for sustainable growth and scale. Let's discuss how we can secure your portfolio's future.

Meet the founder

Britt Vierra, Founder

Britt Vierra

  • Britt Vierra possesses a rare ability to see both the foundational particle and the entire system. Her unique perspective is rooted in a deep background in physics, where she conducted hands-on research in quantum computing at UC San Diego, exploring the very building blocks of the next technological frontier. This forward-looking, first-principles approach has defined her career, allowing her to not just follow technology trends, but to anticipate and build for them.

    This journey from scientist to architect began at StemoniX, where as the founding data scientist, she built the company's first-generation data and analytics platform from the ground up. This experience in creating value from zero-to-one was then proven at scale during her tenure at Recursion, a pioneer in the techbio space. As a Director, she was instrumental in architecting the AI-driven systems and workflows that transformed raw scientific data into one of the industry's most valuable assets. This end-to-end experience—from the quantum level to an industrial-scale engine of discovery—gives her an unparalleled perspective on what it truly takes to build robust, scalable, and commercially viable technology.

  • Over a decade at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and venture-backed growth has proven that true innovation requires more than brilliant code—it demands strategic leadership. With nearly 18 years of people management experience, Britt has cultivated a reputation for building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams that bridge the critical gap between R&D and business development. She excels at translating complex technical concepts into a clear strategic narrative, aligning engineers, scientists, executives, and investors toward a single, fundable vision. Her leadership style is defined by a commitment to mentorship, fostering a culture of business acumen within technical teams, and demystifying the political landscape for emerging leaders. This experience forms the foundation of Ciridian Consulting’s advisory services, ensuring our partners build not only great technology, but also the resilient teams and stakeholder trust required to succeed.

  • Credibility in the scientific and venture communities is earned through tangible results and validated expertise. Britt’s strategic insights are built upon a formidable academic foundation, beginning with a degree in Physics and culminating in a Master of Information and Data Science from U.C. Berkeley. This rigorous training informs her career-long commitment to data-first methodologies, which is further evidenced by her contributions to top-tier scientific publications and her status as a co-inventor on a U.S. patent for leveraging machine learning in compound exploration. This dedication to excellence was recognized when she was named a finalist for the Utah Women in Tech Awards, a testament to her impact not only as a scientist but as an influential leader in the technology community. This blend of elite academic training and proven, in-the-trenches experience ensures that the guidance provided by Ciridian is not just theoretical—it's validated at the highest levels.