Duncan Grazier
CAIO at BuildOps | Scaled Weedmaps to IPO (30→300 Engineers) | ShopKeep $500M Exit | Building AI-Native Companies
- Role
- Expert (Primary Expert Network) at Primary Venture Partners
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Duncan Grazier
I build technology teams that scale and the leaders who run them.I\'m focused on bringing AI-powered software to the $300+ billion commercial contracting industry. Before BuildOps, I led engineering through the moments that define companies: scaling Weedmaps from 30 to 300+ engineers through hypergrowth and IPO, and steering ShopKeep\'s technology through a $550 million acquisition by Lightspeed.What I\'m working on- Implementing AI that augments (not replaces) skilled trades expertise- Building polymorphic engineering cultures where humans and AI agents collaborate- Transforming technology & products from dashboards to system intelligence- Mentoring engineering leaders through hypergrowth transitionsWhat I\'ve learned- The hardest problems in technology aren\'t technical—they\'re human. Self-awareness matters more than technical brilliance. Communication is a superpower. And the best engineering leaders are exceptional coaches first, technologists second- I write about these topics at itsmeduncan.com and share shorter thoughts here on LinkedIn.Background- Member, CNBC Technology Executive Council- Mentor on Plato and Intro.co- Speaker at SXSW and industry conferences- 15+ years scaling engineering teams in high-growth startupsLet\'s connect if you\'re- Building or scaling engineering teams- Implementing AI in traditional industries- Navigating hypergrowth, M&A, or IPO challenges- Looking for mentorship on technical leadershipI\'m based in Southern California and always interested in connecting with engineering leaders working on hard problems.
Experience
Expert (Primary Expert Network)
Oct 2019 — Present
Members of the Primary Expert Network (PEN) support founders through key operating challenges and share best practices between / among functional experts. Unlike most advisory groups, it’s not just anchored around C-level executives, but the men and women who are driving key operating capabilities that startups need.
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Computer Engineering
2005 — 2008
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