Let's Take Your Startup
to New Heights

Hi 👋 I'm Stuart. I've walked the path you're on right now.

Back in 2007, I started Mobile Defense. Nine years later, we sold the company to Assurant (NYSE: AIZ) after scaling to serve more than 30 million users worldwide. Our clients included mobile carriers, cable operators, and major OEMs. Along the way, I learned what it takes to build a company from the ground up, scale under pressure, and navigate the challenges that come with limited resources and high expectations.

After the acquisition, I spent several years leading product development teams at Assurant. When that chapter ended, I went back to what I do best: building early-stage companies. That led me to start Glider Capital, where I invest in founders and contribute the operational experience needed to fill critical gaps on their teams. Sometimes it's stepping in on the technical side to turn an AI-generated app into an enterprise-ready product. Other times it's working alongside the founders on operations, bringing on key hires and building agentic workflows that accelerate execution. As the startup grows, I'm also there as a trusted sounding board, pressure testing big decisions. If you're a B2B founder who wants a funding partner with real operating experience to help you navigate what's next, let's talk.