Founder & Systems Builder

I build systems that replace messy human workflows.

Mostly in places where mistakes are expensive. I've built and sold multiple companies in payments and enterprise software. I'm interested in leverage, not hype.

Lyal Avery

What I do

Build & Scale

Software businesses from zero to exit. Repeat founder with multiple successful outcomes.

AI Systems Design

Real-world AI that ships—with cost, compliance, and human factors built in from day one.

Operational Fixes

Find and fix the expensive failure modes teams don't see until it's too late.

Selected Projects & Exits

Some of the companies I've built and sold over the years:

PullRequest

The world's first code review as a service (CRaaS) platform

Exited to HackerOne

Vybe

COVID-era dating platform replacing the bar experience

Exited to Playboy

Playerize

Programmatic ad buying for applications

Exited to Perk.com

SuperRewards

Payments and ads for video games and apps

Exited to Adknowledge

Strutta

Video contest platform

Exited to LX Ventures

Outcome3

Web development for massive media properties including Viacom and Sony

Exited to Strutta

Sporg

Payments before payments online were a thing (non-profit focused)

Exited to Active.com

CyberCrowd

Free webhosting platform with dynamic resolution

Exited to LSA

If you want to talk about revenue, systems, payments, or AI that isn't a toy—let's talk.