Founder

Michael Torres

Founded Vida Tech in 2024 to hand small businesses the same operations stack mid-market companies pay seven figures a year for. Background in operations and direct-to-consumer growth.

Forged through the discipline of the United States Marine Corps and grounded in service as a priest within the Eastern Orthodox Church. Runs Vida Tech with the same mission-first mentality: ship working systems, not slide decks.

His thesis is simple: the same systems that route calls at a Fortune 500 contact center, the same AI agents that triage support at a public SaaS company, and the same automations that move data between enterprise tools are now buildable in days, not quarters. Vida Tech is the deployment arm for that thesis.

Operations DTC growth Builder-operator Arlington, TX

Co-Founder · Operations, Systems & Strategic Execution

Brandon Dao

Brandon Dao is the Co-Founder of Vida Tech, where he leads operations, systems, and strategic execution across the organization. With a strong background in e-commerce and high-ticket sales, Brandon has generated over $6 million in revenue within the past 45 months, bringing a results-driven and performance-focused mindset to every venture he undertakes.

At Vida Tech, Brandon plays a key role in scaling the company's infrastructure, optimizing internal systems, and driving operational efficiency. In addition to overseeing execution, he contributes to the company's long-term vision — developing innovative strategies and identifying opportunities to position Vida Tech at the forefront of the AI industry.

As a co-founder of a rapidly growing AI technology startup, Brandon is focused on building intelligent systems and AI-driven "super employees" that empower businesses to streamline operations, increase productivity, and unlock new levels of growth.

His long-term ambition is to build transformative technology that creates meaningful impact at scale — redefining how businesses operate in an AI-driven world.

E-commerce High-ticket sales $6M+ · 45 months Operations & systems AI tech founder

Operations · Business Development & Client Success

Jerry Nguyen

Jerry Nguyen is an entrepreneur, operator, and business leader focused on helping companies scale through systems, execution, and operational efficiency. Over the years, Jerry has launched and operated ecommerce businesses, worked within wholesale and real estate environments, managed franchise operations, and coached Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — experiences that strengthened his leadership, communication, and ability to perform under pressure.

His approach combines leadership, adaptability, and discipline developed through years of entrepreneurship alongside competitive wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. These experiences shaped his mindset around accountability, resilience, consistency, and continuous improvement — principles that influence the way he leads both teams and operations.

At Vida Tech, Jerry oversees operations, business development, and client success — helping align people, processes, and technology to support the company's mission of building intelligent systems that create measurable business value.

I believe great companies are built through discipline, execution, and the willingness to improve every single day.

Operations Business Development Entrepreneurship Real Estate Franchise Management Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coaching Systems Thinking Leadership

VP of Sales · Revenue & Growth

Nate Her

Nate is the VP of Sales at Vida Tech, bringing over 9 years of dynamic sales experience across multiple industries — including tenure with a top 3 Fortune 500 company. With a proven track record of generating over 8 figures in revenue for businesses, he leads Vida Tech's sales strategy with precision, purpose, and a relentless drive for results.

At Vida Tech, Nate is at the forefront of scaling the company's revenue operations, building high-performing sales systems, and positioning the business as a leader in the AI technology space. His approach blends data-driven strategy with deep relationship-building — creating pipelines that consistently convert and partnerships that last.

Beyond driving revenue, Nate is deeply committed to developing the next generation of sales professionals. Having coached and mentored over 100 students from around the world, he understands that lasting success is built not just through personal performance, but through empowering others to reach their full potential.

My mission at Vida Tech is simple: drive meaningful growth, build a world-class sales culture, and help businesses unlock new levels of success through the power of AI-driven solutions.

Sales Strategy Revenue Operations 8-Figure Revenue 100+ Students Mentored Fortune 500

AI Developer · Full-Stack Systems & Growth

Cyrus Vakil

Cyrus Vakil is an AI Developer building the systems that turn AI from concept into deployed business infrastructure. Before Vida Tech, he operated across three worlds — Honors Electrical Engineering student, VC Analyst, and e-commerce founder — a rare mix of technical depth, capital-side judgment, and real operating experience.

His work spans AI agents, AI Super-Employees, full-stack development, automation, and the technical infrastructure behind real deployments. At Vida Tech, Cyrus designs and ships the AI-powered workflows that streamline operations and give businesses leverage without adding headcount. He works at the intersection of engineering and product — turning ideas into systems that get used, measured, and scaled.

Beyond development, he drives Vida Tech's growth and brand work — producing ads, outreach assets, and awareness campaigns that translate technical capability into clear market value. Same builder's mindset, applied to both product and brand: move fast, stay sharp, build what's next.

Automation is leverage — the kind a founder can use to change people's lives instead of getting buried in operations. I'm excited to contribute to that.

AI Development Full-Stack Engineering Automation Systems Creative Growth Product Vision

AI Developer · Engineering & Emerging Technology

Saer Axmed

Saer Axmed is an AI Developer and graduated Software Engineering student focused on leveraging AI and emerging technologies to build impactful solutions. He is driven by innovation, continuous learning, and the belief that technology should create real value.

His approach combines technical development with discipline, adaptability, and a strong commitment to growth. Whether exploring new technologies, refining systems, or contributing to larger visions, Saer brings dedication and purpose into every project.

At Vida Tech, Saer is helping build the AI agents and AI Super-Employees that power our deployments — combining engineering rigor with a builder's mindset to create meaningful advancements through AI and collaboration.