Leadership

Operators who have built and scaled automation from the inside

GainShare AI directors partner directly with CEOs, COOs, and CIOs to align every initiative to strategy. We blend board-level communication with hands-on execution.

Mark Liu · Co-Founder & Director

Strategic automation architect · Growth operator · Product leader

Mark has spent two decades building technology ventures that bridge AI, human-centered design, and commercial outcomes. He led product and automation initiatives for venture-backed startups and advised Fortune 500 innovation teams on strategic AI deployment.

  • Built and exited multiple data-driven SaaS platforms across marketing, sales, and customer success.
  • Designed agentic playbooks that helped teams scale from seed to Series D without ballooning headcount.
  • Frequent speaker on applied AI, responsible automation, and incentive alignment.
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Adrian Barkus · Co-Founder & Director

Systems engineer · Revenue innovator · Governance specialist

Adrian is a veteran operator with leadership tenures in global technology, product, and GTM organizations. He brings a rare mix of deep technical expertise, rigorous governance, and commercial acumen to every GainShare AI engagement.

  • Scaled automation portfolios serving fintech, logistics, and professional services clients.
  • Architected secure multi-cloud infrastructure for instrumenting AI-driven workflows.
  • Trusted advisor to boards and investors navigating digital transformation.
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Operating principles

How we lead engagements

Outcome obsession

Every sprint, decision, and experiment is anchored to the P&L. We chase fewer metrics, but make them matter.

Transparency first

We surface risks early, run clear governance rituals, and automate reporting so stakeholders stay aligned.

Build with teams, not for them

GainShare AI embeds with your operators to co-create solutions that stick and continue evolving.

Advisor network

Specialists on call when engagements demand it

Our core team scales with seasoned practitioners in change management, data science, compliance, and vertical-specific operations.

Trusted collaborators

  • Former CROs, COOs, and CTOs with battle-tested automation wins
  • Data scientists specialized in agent orchestration and evaluation
  • Security and privacy experts ensuring best-in-class controls
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Direct lines to the founders

Work with Mark and Adrian from day one. We stay close to every engagement because incentives matter.

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