ExecutivePulse is a team of practitioners and technologists who believe relationships and field intelligence—handled with care—create real community impact.
In the mid‑1990s, Laith Wardi was running Business Retention & Expansion programs in Northwest Pennsylvania. He created one of the early web‑based systems to capture company intelligence, coordinate partners, and follow through on next steps. That work became ExecutivePulse. Today we carry forward the same spirit—practical tools, taught and refined with economic developers in the field.
Our roots are in BR&E, so we build with the realities of your day in mind—partnerships, confidentiality, and community outcomes.
That perspective shapes how we work, how we prioritize, and how we show up for our customers.
Everyone at ExecutivePulse contributes—customers included. We iterate quickly, test in the field, and improve based on real‑world feedback.
It's an environment where ideas move fast and ships are frequent.
We obsess over clarity and ease—whether it's a data visualization, a training, or a support email. The result: tools and experiences that feel simple and trustworthy.
Our aim is to remove friction so your team can focus on relationships and results.
Laith brings over two decades of specialized experience in economic development to ExecutivePulse's vision and strategic direction.
Sean brings proven executive leadership and entrepreneurial expertise to ExecutivePulse's growth strategy.
Chuck provides strategic direction and oversight to ExecutivePulse's board, bringing extensive experience in economic development leadership and investment strategy.
Ryan has dedicated over two decades to driving technology innovation in the economic development sector as ExecutivePulse's Chief Technology Officer.
Katie brings comprehensive financial management expertise to ExecutivePulse's operational leadership.
Julia brings analytical expertise to transform complex data into clear, actionable insights that strengthen ExecutivePulse's platform and empower clients to make more informed, strategic decisions.
Jeff brings over a decade of expertise in client data analysis, geospatial intelligence, and market research into translating real-world practitioner needs for better ExecutivePulse products.
Chris has served as Senior Database Administrator since 2008, managing the complete technical infrastructure supporting ExecutivePulse's industry-leading CRM platform.
Brayden has contributed to ExecutivePulse's technical development since 2013, focusing on feature development and maintenance across the company's core technology platforms.
Keven leads ExecutivePulse's client support operations and system analysis, ensuring optimal user experience and platform performance for economic development organizations.
We're happy to share lessons from the field and learn about your community's goals.
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