Stephen weisz

Founder & CEO | Building Scalable SaaS, AI-Driven Platforms & Operating Systems

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

About

I believe good leaders create other leaders and innovation comes from turning adversity into opportunity. I enjoy dynamic environments that reward agility and creativity and look forward to sharing my passion with like-minded individuals interested in adding immediate impact and lasting value to their organizations and the world at large.

Experience

  • Technical Co-founder at PowerUp+
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Building adaptive engagement technology that personalizes digital experiences in real time based on user behavior and feedback. Responsible for product architecture, AI integration, data systems, and platform development from concept through deployment.

  • CEO & Founder at Plan Pilot LLC
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    I’m a founder and platform builder focused on designing and scaling software-driven businesses. I work at the intersection of product strategy, engineering, and operations, helping organizations create scalable systems while also incubating and operating my own SaaS brands from concept through MVP and production. Through my company, Plan Pilot, I partner with teams to modernize workflows, consolidate fragmented tools, and build web and mobile platforms that improve operational efficiency and decision-making. My approach emphasizes practical AI, automation, and system-level thinking applied to real business problems. I specialize in turning complex processes into simple, durable platforms—whether that means rapidly prototyping new products, integrating systems after growth or acquisition, or building production-ready software that scales with the business.

  • Member of the Board of Advisors at ORBIS Brakes
    Aug 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

    Advisory board member to EV engineering and manufacturing enterprise. Orbis has developed innovative and disruptive technology in the automotive space including low friction. regenerative braking systems, electric hub-based motors that convert any vehicle into a electric hybrid vehicle, as well as a spin off company, bioAID, which develops and produces novel designs for n95 filtered mask alternatives.

  • Executive Director at Givewise 501c3
    Nov 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

    Providing healthcare services to under funded and under resource communities, as well as volunteer programs for non-violent, criminal offenders

  • Managing Member at Urbanwise, llc
    Jun 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 1 mo

    Providing business consulting for independent businesses and startups in Saas, e-commerce, blockchain, event management & real estate industries.