Nancy Tcheou

About Nancy Tcheou

I was employee #30-something at both Dropbox and Lyft, back when \"scale\" meant figuring things out as you go. That experience taught me something important: the best tech solutions come from understanding the actual problem, not just deploying the fanciest tools.At Foxcove, I lead a team that helps startups and small businesses build IT infrastructure that actually works for them—not the other way around. We\'re based in Portland and work with companies across the Bay Area and Pacific Northwest, handling everything from compliance readiness to complete digital transformations. Whether it\'s a straightforward migration or a full technology roadmap, we focus on infrastructure that scales with your business.My path from Lyft driver to QA/software engineer to CEO means I\'ve seen technology from many different angles. I know what breaks when companies grow too fast, what gets overlooked when everyone\'s focused on shipping features, and how small infrastructure decisions can turn into major headaches down the road. That perspective helps me bridge the gap between complex IT solutions and what actually matters for your business.We work as partners, not vendors. Whether we\'re helping you build a roadmap or keeping you on track with the one you have, we\'re thinking about where you\'re headed—not just the immediate project.If you\'re a founder, CTO, or ops leader at your company trying to scale your infrastructure without it becoming a full-time job, I would love to chat!

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Foxcove

   Jun 2019 — Present

   Overseeing client strategy and delivery at a Portland-based IT consulting firm serving startups and small businesses across the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Northwest.60+ clients served over 7 years. Work spans managed IT support, infrastructure implementations, SOC 2 readiness, and security programs — from initial assessment through implementation and hypercare.Client base includes venture-backed technology companies, healthcare-adjacent organizations, and growth-stage startups in regulated environments including HIPAA and SOC 2. Experienced at translating technical complexity into clear, actionable strategy for non-technical stakeholders.

Education

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelor of Science, Neurobiology and Behavior