Batch is a sought-after business consultant to early- and mid-stage SaaS technology companies offering products and services to drive innovation in the Built Environment.

Domain Expertise

Batch’s education as a civil/structural engineer and his consulting engineering experience as a registered professional engineer in nuclear power, water/wastewater, land development and transportation projects, shapes and informs everything he has done since. He has been continuously involved in technology driving innovation in the Built Environment for over 40 years.

Lean Thinking:

Batch pioneered the introduction of Lean Six Sigma at Autodesk for understanding customers’ work processes. He championed Synchronous Development / Lean Startup principles in starting Newforma. He was immersed in Lean Thinking and visual work management while leading new market development at LeanKit. Lean Thinking is at the center of how Batch thinks about innovation in the Built Environment.

Entrepreneurship:

Batch has served as a key management/exec team member at four startups for more than 20 years, including Softdesk, LeanKit, Array Analytics, and Newforma which he co-founded. He has served as a mentor and industry advisor to over a dozen startups through AlphaLoft, the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and Renewed Focus.