Systematik Labs

Systematik Labs empowers startup founders to achieve their full potential through our supportive community, innovative learning, and consistent transformative experiences. Our unique value lies in providing tailored leadership and operational strategies, enabling founders to navigate the complexities of business growth with courage and creativity. We emphasize adaptability, agility, and a visionary approach to solving problems and scaling startups.

Founder

Charles Schwab

In my role, I led a team in managing the operations for cutting-edge automated investment platforms, including both a robo-trader and a robo-advisor. 

My focus expanded from my previous role to include enhancing our risk management strategies resulting in a 52% improvement in risk capacity, upholding the firm's integrity in the digital wealth management space.

I actively identified and implemented system improvements and advanced automation, leading to a +40% efficiency gain and diminished risk exposure.

Additionally, I initiated and nurtured strategic partnerships, playing a key role in launching major programs that ensured the robust and seamless performance of our automated investment services.

Director, Wealth and Advice Risk Management and Platform Operations

I led a team focused on the operation of advanced automated investing platforms, serving a diverse client base that included both retail and institutional. 

I introduced a comprehensive objective-setting initiative within the team and established measurable performance metrics. Notably, increasing the teams accuracy rate from 70% to over 95% consistently. 

Through system enhancements and automation, I drove the minimizing of system and process errors by over 50%.

Director of Digital Wealth Management Platform Operations

In this role, I pioneered an integrated digital experience strategy, leading cross-functional teams to implement over 200 web enhancements each week. 

I guided my team to deliver more than 10,000 user stories annually, while fostering a culture of excellence through regular performance reviews and coaching. 

Additionally, I restructured the team to boost efficiency and strategic content management, which significantly enhanced quality control and production support.

Senior Team Product Manager, Digital Experience Management

In this position, I was in charge of Digital Content Publishing across more than 40 web properties, where I boosted productivity by implementing advanced quality initiatives and tools. 

My role involved facilitating cross-functional collaboration, which significantly sped up our business and marketing projects. 

I also established and closely monitored key performance indicators (KPIs), and I'm proud to have achieved a 15% increase in team efficiency in just six months.

Senior Team Manager, Digital Content Management

Hart InterCivic

In this role, I led strategic election projects, focusing on the logistics and training essential for large-scale election operations. 

I directed a dedicated team through major election cycles, ensuring the flawless deployment and comprehensive training on voting systems. 

Our efforts were pivotal in maintaining the integrity and smooth execution of the election process.

Project Manager

Agent2Agent

The company:
Agent2Agent transformed the real estate industry by offering a cutting-edge platform for property listings. 

Unlike traditional methods, we provided a captivating, professionally curated experience that engaged a vast network of real estate professionals. 

Our unique value was in enhancing the agent's ability to serve clients and accelerate property sales by showcasing listings with unmatched appeal.

Co-Founder

Design Shaman

The Company:
Design Shaman was a web development and graphic design agency that specialized in crafting customized digital solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. 

What set us apart was our hands-on approach, as we leveraged cutting-edge technologies to bring visions to life while ensuring seamless project management. 

We didn't just create websites; we transformed businesses by marrying technical expertise with strategic insights and offering comprehensive digital marketing strategies to enhance online presence and drive success.

Thinkwell

I managed educational video productions, where my main responsibilities included coordinating schedules and overseeing the creative aspects. 

My focus was always on ensuring we produced high-quality content that was both informative and engaging.

Production Manager

Smooth Fusion

At Smooth Fusion, I took on the dual roles of Project and Account Manager, where I skillfully led complex web development projects. 

A highlight of my time there was working on-site with Microsoft's marketing teams in Seattle to launch the 2007 Small Business Summit website. 

I was responsible for creating detailed project timelines, marking key milestones to monitor progress and guarantee on-time delivery. 

My role really excelled in managing a diverse range of projects, from startups to big industry players. 

I acted as the essential link between marketing, design agencies, and development teams, translating complex requirements and ensuring everyone was on the same page regarding project goals and expectations.

Project Manager / Account Manager

Texas Tech University

At Texas Tech University, I led the charge as the Senior Front-end Developer, driving transformative digital projects that greatly improved user engagement and experience. 

One of my key projects was leading the migration of the university's website to a cutting-edge Content Management System (CMS). 

This move not only made content management more efficient but also allowed individual departments to independently manage their content. 

Pushing the envelope of innovation, I also developed a dynamic campus map. This project combined UX/UI design, advanced web development, and photography to create an interactive tool that offered valuable insights about the campus to visitors, staff, and students.

Senior Frontend Developer

Consumer and enterprise hosting provider (acquired)

The company:
Founded in 2000, our company was a distinguished web hosting provider catering to consumers and enterprises. Our mission was to offer top-notch web hosting services, facilitating a robust online presence for businesses and individuals alike. What set us apart was our commitment to reliability and customer satisfaction. Our data centers ensured seamless website performance and security, complemented by our 24/7 expert support.

We took pride in providing a range of hosting solutions, from shared hosting for startups to dedicated servers for large enterprises, all customizable to meet diverse needs. Our competitive pricing made us a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes, helping them thrive online. Several years after our inception, we were acquired by a larger competitor, a testament to our service quality and industry trust.

My story:
As a college freshman with a background in web development, I embarked on an entrepreneurial journey. Initially founding a web development company, I gained insights into the digital landscape and honed my technical skills. However, I spotted a unique opportunity in web hosting, driven by growing demand for reliable services. Inspired by mentors, I pivoted the business, leveraging my technical expertise and tapping into the hosting industry's potential.

As founder and CEO, I navigated a dynamic role, rapidly adapting to various facets of business management. Guided by invaluable mentors, I successfully overcame entrepreneurial challenges. Our company's growth culminated in its acquisition by a larger competitor. My journey, from a college freshman with web development skills to the CEO of a thriving hosting firm, exemplifies the power of innovation, adaptability, and mentorship in business. While the company may be gone, its lessons and experiences continue to shape my entrepreneurial spirit and drive for success.

Founder and CEO

4x founder | 9 years Fortune 200 leader | Writing about leadership and personal growth

Over the past twenty years, I've founded four companies, with one of them starting in my college dorm room. 

I also spent 9 years as a leader at a Fortune 200 company creating high-performance teams and running operations for a robo trader platform.

Jonathan Butterworth

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Developing bold leaders. Building unstoppable teams. Proven leadership, 20+ years in the trenches.

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On a mission to help leaders | Grow their Command Presence | Sharing content about leadership and influence | Posting about the journey

Transform your mind and turn struggle into strength.

I've dedicated my life to serving others, and now I help you conquer one of life's toughest challenges: the battlefield within your mind. As a seasoned speaker and mentor, I guide entrepreneurs through resilience and transformation, inspiring change and self-belief.

Join me in redefining leadership and building stronger teams. Let's navigate your journey together—you're not alone. Embrace the change, strengthen your mind, and rise above. I'm here to support you every step of the way.

"It's not about me, it never has been, it never will be."

James A. Felts

Lower the standard once… and the slide begins.


It’s never a single moment.
It becomes a pattern.

When leaders overlook destructive behavior, they send one quiet message:

“This passes now.”

And that’s how strong teams erode.

Research from McKinsey shows most culture-shift efforts collapse because leaders don’t enforce the expectations they talk about.

Here’s how to stop the drop before it spreads:

1) Address issues immediately
 ↳ Delays don’t solve problems. They sour them.

2) Draw the line clearly
 ↳ Vague lines invite loopholes. Clear lines build trust.

3) Defend the standard relentlessly
 ↳ The exception today becomes tomorrow’s norm.

Silence isn’t leadership.
It’s permission.

Are you shaping the culture or letting it loosen under your watch?

𝗣.𝗦. Bad behavior multiplies fast when left unchecked.

Thanks for reading. (And thanks for reposting ♻️)

Shallow conversations are the root of hollow relationships.


Most people never notice they’re stuck there.

Viktor Frankl once wrote that when we can’t change our circumstances, we’re forced to change ourselves. That truth cuts deep.

If your connections feel thin, it may not be about the people.
It may be about the dialogue you’re avoiding.

Try these 3 depth-moves leaders rarely practice:

1) Initiate the real talk
 ↳ Hesitation protects you. It also isolates you.

2) Stay in the discomfort
 ↳ Honesty doesn’t break relationships. Avoidance does.

3) Ask questions that open doors
 ↳ “Fine” is hides. “What’s weighing on you?” is an invitation.

Frankl reminds us that meaning comes from our response.
So respond with courage. Respond with attention.

What shifts when you stop choosing safe conversations over real ones?

𝗣.𝗦. If something feels off, it is. Don’t wait for silence to do the speaking.

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The downfall of a leader usually starts with one small delay.


It doesn’t scream. It whispers.
And that whisper makes leaders easy to doubt.

The danger isn’t the distraction itself.
It’s the promise you break while chasing it.

Research from Harvard Business Review shows that trust is the clearest indicator of a leader’s long-term effectiveness. Once it slips, no speech, strategy, or skill set can rebuild it on command.

Here are 3 quiet trust-killers leaders ignore:

1) Eliminate delay
 ↳ Small stalls compound into broken commitments.

2) Release perfection
 ↳ Steady progress outpaces late perfection.

3) Protect your habits
 ↳ Discipline shows up louder than talk.

Leadership rarely detonates in a single moment.
It breaks in tiny ways you assume go unnoticed.

Credibility leaves slowly.
But it almost never returns.

So consider this….
What is distraction tempting you to ditch today?

P.S. Distraction doesn’t only cost minutes. It costs belief.

Monday Motivation, over. (Repost this further ♻️)

The most dangerous seat a leader can occupy isn’t the center of chaos.


It’s the cushion of comfort.

Comfort dulls urgency.
It blinds curiosity.
It slows momentum.
And it quietly pushes you toward irrelevance.

Sit with that for a moment.

When your progress feels frozen, here are five moves that unlock momentum fast:

1) Interrogate “normal”
 ↳ Patterns protect comfort. Disrupt them.

2) Question the traditions everyone protects
 ↳ Yesterday’s logic is today’s limitation.

3) Cut what’s weighing you down
 ↳ People. Processes. Priorities. Remove the resistance.

4) Push “why” past the point of ease
 ↳ The truth hides behind discomfort.

5) Act before fear earns a vote
 ↳ Movement suffocates doubt.

Struggle isn’t a dead end.
It’s hope, bruised but alive.

Pressure builds real leaders.
Comfort builds excuses.

So ask yourself…
Are you choosing comfort or strength?

𝗣𝗦. If comfort keeps calling the shots, don’t expect your life or your leadership to shift.

Thanks for reading. (And thanks for reposting ♻️)

The leader who claims to “have it all figured out” is the one you should pause on.


Because certainty on command isn’t confidence.
It’s camouflage.

Harvard Business Review found that leaders who openly admit gaps in their knowledge are judged as more competent and more trustworthy than those who manufacture clarity.

Real leaders win in simpler ways:

1) Step in
 ↳ Momentum teaches faster than manuals.

2) Learn while moving
 ↳ Problems lose power once you engage them.

3) Think with your team, not above them
 ↳ Shared effort creates shared insight.

Leadership isn’t the art of knowing everything.
It’s the courage to navigate what you don’t.

Who would you follow the one faking certainty or the one modeling discovery?

𝗣.𝗦. Certainty is easy. Courage under uncertainty is leadership.

Thanks for reading. (And thanks for reposting ♻️)

Command a room even when the room is a pack of 6-year-olds.


A year in the classroom taught a lesson most adults miss.
Leadership doesn’t rise on volume.

It rises on presence.

Want to outperform every “leader” in the building?
Start where the stakes are brutally honest.

Teach kids.

Because here’s the truth most avoid:
They don’t care about titles.
They study your behavior.
They track consistency.
They mirror your energy.

Think you’re a strong communicator?
Try explaining anything to a kindergartner.
If they understand you, the adults will too.

So how do you build leadership that lasts?

1.) Teach what you know.

2.) Listen longer than you talk.

3.) Stay steady when chaos erupts.

4.) Choose patience over posture.

5.) Make learning fun or lose the room.

The twist?
Kids remember presence.
Not performance.
Not perfection.

Want better leadership reps?
Serve where no spotlight exists.

Real leaders don’t ask for attention.
They earn it through quiet consistency.

𝗣.𝗦. If you can’t break a big idea down for a 6-year-old, you’re not leading, you’re performing. Teach first. Influence later.

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