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Imogenix

Technology & Venture StudioNebraska roots, global reach

We build and modernize businesses through technology.

Imogenix works with founders, operators and established businesses to architect products, automate operations, modernize systems and provide senior technology leadership—from first build through scale.

For select ventures, we also co-build and co-invest.

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Founded by Derek Aude — we have operated the businesses on the other side of the technology decisions.

  • Founder-operated

    Built by an entrepreneur who has founded, financed, acquired and run businesses.

  • Fortune-scale advisory

    Technology advisory for large enterprises in accounting, insurance and global media.

  • Multi-industry

    Energy, banking, insurance, retail, telecom, commodities and transportation compliance.

  • Azure · GCP · AWS

    Cloud and data platforms chosen for the job, not the logo.

Who we help

New ventures, operating companies and the businesses in between

Before we recommend a technology project, we want to know what it is supposed to change in the business.

  • New ventures

    Build the product and the operating foundation.

    • Architecture and product engineering
    • CTO leadership from day one
    • Selective co-build and co-investment
    Venture Studio

  • Established businesses

    Modernize systems, automate work and remove technology bottlenecks.

    • Custom systems and integrations
    • AI and workflow automation
    • Cloud and data modernization
    Modernization

  • Acquirers & portfolio companies

    Assess and modernize technology before and after a transaction.

    • Technical due diligence
    • 30/60/90-day modernization plans
    • Technology leadership after close
    Acquisition modernization

  • Technology-led growth

    Senior technology leadership without a full-time hire.

    • Fractional CTO leadership
    • Architecture and product direction
    • Vendor, cloud and AI strategy
    Fractional CTO

Capabilities

We don't just write software

We use technology to help build, modernize and operate better businesses. Technology should change how the business operates—not simply add another tool.

How we work

Architecture first. No throwaway prototypes.

Two clear paths, depending on whether you are building something new or modernizing what already exists. Clear gates, clear deliverables, no mystery.

Path A

Build something new

For founders and companies launching a product, platform or new line of business.

  1. Step 1: Intro

  2. Step 2: Discovery

  3. Step 3: Architecture

  4. Step 4: Build

  5. Step 5: Launch

  6. Step 6: Operate & scale

Path B

Modernize what already exists

For operating businesses, acquirers and portfolio companies with systems that have fallen behind the business.

  1. Step 1: Assess

  2. Step 2: Prioritize

  3. Step 3: Modernize

  4. Step 4: Automate & integrate

  5. Step 5: Measure

  6. Step 6: Operate & improve

See how each step worksScope a Discovery Sprint

Selected work

Proof from the operating side

Our clearest example is a business we helped build, then acquired and modernized.

Operating Company / Acquisition Modernization

Diversified Safety & Compliance

Software Imogenix built for one compliance business became the foundation of a technology relationship, a CTO engagement and ultimately an acquisition—followed by a substantial modernization of the operating business.

Since the acquisition, the operating business has approximately doubled both gross and net revenue while its technology, systems, service offering and operating infrastructure have been substantially modernized.

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  1. Step 1 · Build

    Compliance software for Truckers First

  2. Step 2 · Advise

    White-label customer, then CTO consulting

  3. Step 3 · Acquire

    New company acquires the operating assets

  4. Step 4 · Modernize

    Technology, systems and services rebuilt

Derek Aude, founder of Imogenix

Founder & operator

Founded by Derek Aude

Imogenix was founded by Derek Aude, an entrepreneur, operator and technologist who has founded, advised, financed, acquired and operated businesses. He leads the studio and works with senior engineers, operators and specialists matched to each engagement.

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See how we think before you talk to us

Download our Technical Due Diligence Checklist—the questions we ask before a new build, a vendor decision or an acquisition.

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Tell us what you're building—or what needs fixing.

Start with a direct conversation. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so.

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