"Through our expert diagnostic process, we pinpoint exactly where execution is breaking down and how to fix it."
Your Partner In Effortless Growth
Your job is to lead. But if you’re stuck in the weeds, execution suffers.
Growth stalls when
Operations consume your time instead of strategy
Your team lacks the structure and accountability to execute
You can’t find the right person to take things off your plate
The solution isn’t working harder. It’s placing the right Integrator.
The Truth
Most COOs are high-priced coordinators. You need a partner wired to build empires—someone we unearth through obsessive testing of how they think, not just what they’ve done.
Built to Scale. Designed for Execution.
At Built to Evolve, we specialize in placing high-level operators—executives wired for execution, not just hired for experience.
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We don’t find COOs based on resumes.
We match based on psychological makeup, leadership style, and operational expertise.
What We Do:
Place true integrators who can drive execution and scale your business
Build leadership clarity & accountability so you’re not the bottleneck
Install world-class systems & processes for seamless growth
Your Integrator Will
Weaponize your vision with ruthless precision
Free you to dream while they dominate the details
Fuse your ambition with systems that scale
Results
Your company runs without relying on you, and your vision scales without operational chaos.
Who We Work With
Visionary Founders & CEOs scaling beyond $2M+ in revenue
Companies that need execution, not theory
Leaders ready to stop micromanaging and start leading
Why Evolve Integrators?
We don’t just advise. We integrate.
We don’t offer “strategy recommendations”—we embed execution specialists into your business.
We find operators by psychology, not just resumes.
Most “COOs” aren’t real operators. We use behavioral data to place people wired for execution. We reject 98% of candidates. Only the mentally elite—proven by deep behavioral analysis—make the cut.
We specialize in high-growth, high-pressure companies.
From PE-backed firms to elite teams, we know what it takes to scale under pressure.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
"Built to Evolve transformed how we execute. I finally have a leadership team that runs without me."
Devis , Founder
"They don’t just place COOs. They place true operators who think like owners and execute at the highest level."
Evra, CEO
Our Team
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Pearce Cucchissi: Co-Founder/Strategic Advisor
Pearce applies his military background in strategic thinking and team dynamics to lead 'Built to Evolve', a firm focused on improving executive and team performance. His work integrates experience and knowledge in neuroscience, psychology, and physiology. This approach is designed to improve executive performance, ensuring leaders are equipped to maintain an optimal state of mind in today's business environment. ​ Pearce focuses on developing a culture business athletes. Those that are empowered to increase their stamina, drive, performance and health, so that they can achieve their maximum level of positive impact. Having collaborated with organizations like Citibank, The Las Vegas Raiders, and Charter, Pearce now primarily advises executives of Private Equity-owned portfolio companies, where he has observed significant mental resilience challenges. His coaching style is grounded in real-world experience, balancing professional development with personal well-being.
Steve Paladino - Co-Founder/Chief Integrator
Steve Paladino has over 35 years of senior executive and business owner experience, specializing in process improvements, streamlining financial operations, scorecard reporting, post-merger integration, and ERP implementations. Over his career he has helped numerous companies improve their financial metrics, operational procedures and scale their business. Steve has successfully implemented seven ERP systems. He has managed the sales process for numerous companies leading to successful exits to both PE firms and privately held companies. He is also certified as a board facilitator and executive coach, oriented towards small to mid-sized enterprises. This enables business owners to concentrate on managing their business rather than performing operational tasks. Which enables them to execute a more focused business strategy. Steve’s approach to solving financial and operational issues is by including all stakeholders in the development of more efficient processes and procedures. His ability to take complex problems and distill them into actionable tasks has enabled companies to leverage their existing infrastructure. Which has resulted in improved operating margins. His industry experience includes SaaS, Consumer Products, Distribution, Light manufacturing, Service industries and Start-ups. ​
Dean Bundschu: Co-Founder/Business Development
Dean is an accomplished entrepreneur, sales professional, and business advisor with extensive experience in high-growth companies. Dean leverages a deep knowledge of human psychology alongside applied analytics to drive business growth. A former U.S. Army Infantry Officer, Dean served 8 years, including a combat tour in Iraq, before transitioning to Orion International, where he assisted veterans in moving into corporate roles. As a founder, Dean has successfully raised millions in private equity funding prior to his acquisition. He also played a pivotal role in launching and expanding Bunker Labs, a nonprofit that supports veteran entrepreneurs, growing it to 40 locations nationwide.