Robert Napoli

Agile Tech Advisors

As a seasoned professional with a rich background in technology leadership, I founded Agile Tech Advisors to guide startups through the complexities of growth while maintaining their unique edge. Our mission is tailored for startups, service providers, finance, healthcare, and professional services organizations seeking smart, strategic tech management in today's dynamic business environment.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿:

✪ 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: We ensure your technology scales with your business, supporting smooth and efficient growth.
✪ 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: We focus on keeping your operations secure and seamless, enhancing customer and team satisfaction.
✪ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲: Our goal is to maintain your systems' reliability, reducing downtime risks.
✪ 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: We stay ahead of trends, advising on strategic decisions that propel your business forward.

Agile Tech Advisors prioritizes tangible outcomes and value, optimizing processes, discovering opportunities, and mitigating risks. Our approach is built on understanding your unique needs and delivering customized, effective strategies.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:

✪ 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: We tailor our services to meet the specific demands of startups, finance, healthcare, and professional sectors.
✪ 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Protecting your business from cyber threats is paramount.
✪ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: Our foundation is trust and partnership, aiming to maximize your value to your investors

Choosing Agile Tech Advisors means partnering with experts who understand your journey. We're dedicated to leveraging technology to foster growth, innovation, and a competitive advantage while ensuring your operations are efficient and secure.

Founder & CEO

Octal 7 Corporation

Board Member

Franklin Pierce University

Giving back to my profession is important to me, and teaching is one way I can help shape and mentor the next generation of technology leaders. As an Instructor, I teach Information Technology and Health Informatics courses in FPU's MBA, MS and BS Programs. This requires me to stay on top of changes in my industry, as my students look to me to be a relevant subject matter expert. Although I teach them, they force me to evolve and look at issues from a different perspective, which helps me grow as a leader.

Adjunct Professor

Forbes Technology Council

Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only organization comprised of elite CIOs, CTOs and technology executives, hand-selected by the Council's selection committee. As a member, I contribute to Forbes on the topics related to Technology, Digital Innovation, Cybersecurity, Business Strategy, and more.

Offical Member

National Non-Profit Healthcare Organization

As CIO, I led the planning, management, support, and security of my organization's technology and information systems. I developed the organization's technology strategy and business goals collaboratively with our executive team. I then created the roadmap to meet those objectives, allowing the organization to grow in its mission of providing high-quality, affordable healthcare.

Upon joining the organization, I identified and anticipated end-user and patient complaints about our technology and processes. Subsequently, I led a refresh of the organization’s entire infrastructure and end-user computing environments. This effort achieved a gold-standard level of operational and cybersecurity excellence, and we successfully deployed telehealth, population health, and BYOD solutions across our six-state service area. 

To ensure project success, I implemented governance and standards and advocated using advanced data to drive business decisions and outcomes. As part of this effort, we collectively created a Business Intelligence program and introduced automation, dashboards, and predictive analytics to the organization.

As a customer-focused organization, we researched and developed a patient engagement initiative with enhanced communication capabilities and an interactive online module that automated our processes. These efforts reduced patient wait times, increased time-of-service payment collections, and improved patient and staff satisfaction.

Recognized by Computerworld as a Premier 100 Technology Leader, I also helped lead the deployment of the organization’s first mobile health app which won CIO Magazine’s “CIO 100” Award, acknowledging companies that have distinguished themselves through the innovative use of technology.

Chief Information Officer / EVP Information Services 

Lightspeed

Assessed and evaluated emerging tech companies, focusing on their viability, security, and potential market appeal.

Startup Advisor

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital

Lawrence + Memorial is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system serving southeastern Connecticut and Westerly, Rhode Island. L+M is licensed for a combined 405 beds and provides patient care to medical, surgical, pediatric, rehab, psychiatric, and obstetrical patients. L+M's staff consists of over 3,500 professional, technical, and support personnel.

As Director of Information Technology, I led the strategic planning, management, and support of the organization's technology infrastructure and its sophisticated information systems.

Director of Information Technology

St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital

St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving New York's lower Hudson Valley. St. Luke's Cornwall is licensed for a combined 393 beds and provides patient care to medical, surgical, pediatric, rehab, and psychiatric patients. With a staff of over 1,500, the hospital is one of the largest employers in the region. 

As the Manager of Information Technology, I held CIO accountability and led the organization’s strategic vision as it pertained to technology and information systems. Other responsibilities included managing and overseeing the tactical and daily operational responsibilities of the department including full oversight of the capital and operating budgets, staff development, HIPAA compliance, IT governance, process improvement, risk management and vendor relations. Served as the organization's IT Security Officer.

Manager of Information Technology (CIO accountability)

Fluxis Technology Consulting

Founded in 1992, Fluxis Tech was a pioneering application developer, notably introducing one of the healthcare industry's first medical transcription and dictation systems. This early innovation set the stage for our expansion into a comprehensive provider of advanced information technology solutions, including network design and consulting, cutting-edge communications services and products, dynamic Internet/Intranet development, robust network management and support, and tailored application development.

As the CEO of a funded startup, the critical question is: 

How do you grow your infrastructure to keep up with your fast expansion without losing sight of what really matters, like standing out and innovating?

In today's fast-paced, tech-driven market, there are key areas on which you must focus:

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗲: Scalability is about making sure your tech can grow with you, handling increased traffic and data while keeping everything running smoothly

𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Fast and reliable tech is key to keeping everything running like clockwork, ensuring your customers are happy and your team is on point

𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗢𝗻: Keeping your systems running all the time is essential, making sure your business can keep going without interruptions, avoiding any loss of sales or damage to your reputation due to tech issues

As a fractional CIO, I keep my finger on the pulse of the industry. Here are four trends you need to be aware of:

➀ 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Knowing the investment scene helps us make wise tech choices that pay off.

➁ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Strong tech support is necessary for a team as more people work remotely.

➂ 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Embracing the latest tech, like AI and cloud services, can make a big difference in flexibility and keeping things running.

➃ 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Keeping up with the latest ways to protect your business and customer data is non-negotiable.

Having worked with many funded startups, I’m guessing that you’re:

🚫 Feeling unsure if your tech can handle your business getting bigger, afraid it might slow down or stop working when you need it most.

🚫 Having anxiety that your tech may not deliver the expected level of performance, which could make customers unhappy and mess up your day-to-day operations.

🚫 Concerned about tech breaks and downtime stopping your business in its tracks, which could mean losing money and not hitting investment targets.

🚫 Worried about cybersecurity threats and the chance of a security issue that shakes your customers' trust in you and damages your business's good name.

As your fractional CIO, I am here to help steer through these tech challenges. We’ll create and maintain a robust IT infrastructure that meets current needs and prepares for future growth, ensuring your business’s success without compromising performance, security, or scalability.

I founded Agile Tech Advisors to provide businesses with the guidance and expertise they need to navigate the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities presented by technology. My extensive experience in IT leadership and consulting has shown me that companies need a strategic and proactive approach to technology management to thrive.

Agile Tech Advisors takes a value-driven approach to technology management, delivering tangible benefits and measurable outcomes that directly impact the bottom line. Our deep technical expertise and proactive approach enable us to facilitate innovation, streamline processes, and uncover growth opportunities while addressing potential cybersecurity and compliance risks.

Central to our approach is building meaningful relationships based on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of your business. We do not believe in “technology for technology’s sake.” Your technology roadmap must align with the business and have clearly defined and agreed-upon goals. We take the time to understand your unique needs and offer customized solutions that maximize the effectiveness of your technology strategy and set the foundation for long-term success.

When you work with Agile Tech Advisors, you can expect measurable improvements in your business operations. Our results-driven approach, technical expertise, risk mitigation strategies, and commitment to building genuine relationships enable us to deliver maximum value from your technology investments.

Zaradigm

Coaching emerging leaders and building executive communication skills and leadership skills. Delivering executive communication services, including fractional CMO engagements. Leading corporate communication, leadership development, and training initiatives. Driving business transformation for Marketing and Sales teams. Coaching and consulting small businesses and startups to scale sustainably.

Founder, Leadership & Business Coach

U.S. Small Business Administration

T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is a research-based, executive-level program that combines business fundamentals with the innovative tools and competitive strategies needed to deliver immediate results. Sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), this intensive program offers education and training in entrepreneurship specifically designed for the executives of small businesses with high growth potential, as well as the opportunity to develop connections with peers and work with business experts and professional coaches. 

As a Coach, I lead the Dallas/Fort Worth cohort to build their leadership skills and develop their individual three-year business growth plans. The CEO's working with me learn about effective leadership, business planning & development, business finance & raising capital, HR, hiring, company culture, marketing and brand awareness, driving sales, digital marketing and social media strategies, and legal compliance, IP and contracts. The program culminates with the presentation of their final capstone presentation and 3-year growth plan.

T.H.R.I.V.E Emerging Leaders Business Strategy Coach

Principles: A Ray Dalio Company

Facilitating the coach certification program for the PrinciplesYou Assessment. Moderating practicums to help participants apply course materials and drive awareness and growth for coaching clients who have taken the personality assessment.

PrinciplesYou Assessment Certification Facilitator Coach

Torch

Leadership Coach

SaaS Provider

Provided fractional CMO services in direct collaboration with the CEO. Directed strategic marketing initiatives to streamline marketing operating procedures and scale business development by driving partnership initiatives. Secured global partnership with ICF (50,000 members) and developed affiliate and partner strategy to enable accelerated growth to reach 10X.

Vice President Marketing 

ServiceMaster

Leading corporate transformation initiative program office, facilitating operational reviews, orchestrating AOP submissions, and creating and steering change management communication. Directing, coaching, and prioritizing resources to meet strategic objectives and deliverables. Driving executive communication for the enterprise-wide digital transformation initiative.

Director, Enterprise Transformation

T-Systems International GmbH

Equipped sales teams in 12 countries to proactively create opportunities, boost order entry, and shorten the lead-to-win cycle by 2-8 months. Developed an international growth strategy generating over $166MN in new business and led strategic business development workshops. Built the liaison between Marketing and Sales by guiding the pilot implementation of "storified" content via digital channels and creating messages that convert. Headed the PMO for the rollout of 14 products in five countries. Worked with senior executives to develop sales talent and created training programs, collateral, tools, and onboarding to improve sales performance. Coordinated the digital transformation of our sales training solutions in collaboration with our LMS vendor. Coached sales executives to improve performance.

Head of Sales Enablement, Americas & APAC

Deutsche Telekom

Led and/or worked on several projects including, but not limited to: 

- Innovation Partnering
- Corporate Social Network Community Setup
- Networked R&D Strategy
- Innovation Scouting
- Executive Innovation Workshops
- Creation of a Partner Sales Strategy
- LTE Business Case Development
- Strategic US Benchmark Analysis for Tier 1 Carriers

Senior Consultant

DETECON, INC

Strengthened market share through market analysis and development of market strategies.  Advanced international strategic projects and manage multinational teams. Led over 30 projects ranging from go-to-market strategies, digital transformation, process improvement, and organization development to corporate innovation strategies.

Senior Consultant, Strategy & Innovation

Drove business development by attracting new business opportunities through the development of a business development strategy for vertical markets. Developed executive sales presentations and responded to RfPs.

Business Analyst

ALDI USA

Provided project management for a network proof-of-concept rollout in the US with nearly 1000 store locations and Interim Program Management for rollouts in Europe. The successful pilot rollout with a team of 45 employees led to a global contract agreement for our consulting client.

Consultant, Project Manager

Ready to lead with confidence and scale your business without burnout? I’m Corinna Hagen, a Leadership Communication & Business Coach who helps emerging leaders and business owners master high-stakes communication, drive business growth, and build high-performance teams.

With 25+ years in global leadership, I founded Zaradigm to deliver empathetically direct, neuroscience-backed coaching. My proven approach, including the 3+1 dimensions of Leadership Communication (more at 𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘮.𝘤𝘰𝘮/𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵), drives measurable results for clients at top companies like Airbnb, Microsoft, and Reddit.

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❝ I found her guidance insightful and practical. 
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❝ Corinna helped me develop essential leadership skills. Her coaching style is methodical and empathetic. 
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❝ Corinna made a huge impact in my career progression... We tackled skills and made tangible progress. 
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❝ Corinna is action-oriented in her approach, which leads to immediate changes with positive results. 
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❝ She helped me tighten communications, align short-term activities to long-term goals, and create more value for my [...] organization. 
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Corinna M. Hagen

𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿" 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲.

Three weeks ago at #TalentConnect in San Diego, I watched about 150 senior leaders nod when I said: "You can't wait for perfect information to make imperfect decisions."

Yet most are still trying.

While competitors analyze, top executives are experimenting. They're using what I call the Leadership Sandbox—structured environments where teams can test high-stakes decisions without high-stakes consequences.

The results? 

✔️ A $2.8B merger deadlock resolved in 90 minutes. 
✔️ A quarterly earnings crisis turned into a demonstration of operational competence. 
✔️ A stalled digital transformation that had been spinning its wheels for 18 months finally launched company-wide. 

The difference isn't luck. It's method.

In my latest article, I break down exactly how executives are creating clarity instead of waiting for it — including the three-phase Explorer Model and real case studies from companies you'd recognize.

#theshift

Leadership Communication & Business Coach ● Empathetically Direct ● Drive Business Growth ● Author ● C-Suite Network Media Contributor

The pace of organizational change has outstripped traditional leadership approaches. What worked when leaders had time to analyze, decide, and execute

Open article: Leadership Sandbox: How Executives Navigate Uncertainty at Speed by Corinna M. Hagen • 6 min read

Leadership Sandbox: How Executives Navigate Uncertainty at Speed

Most M&A deals fail for one reason: ego at the table. 

Phillip Hearn, Ed.D has seen this in action and revealed how his toughest negotiations and business pivots were won not by spreadsheets, but by humility and courageous feedback.

From flipping his first property at age 17 to scaling acquisitions that prioritize culture over quick wins, he shares why dropping assumptions and actively listening are the real $1 million skills for leaders.

Listen to this powerful conversation...
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