Operator-led strategy for the moments that matter most.
Corporate Development Strategies blends product leadership, corporate development, and hands-on technical delivery to help founders and operators move faster with confidence.
At a glance
Credibility built through execution.
Founder exits
Builder-led outcomes across bootstrapped + VC-backed paths.
Capital raised
Fundraising support from seed through Series B stages.
Partnerships
Enterprise integrations and strategic BD negotiations closed.
Our story
Built by Founders, for Founders and Operators.
CDS was created to bridge the gap between strategy and delivery. You stay close to the work, shape the plan, and execute the highest-leverage initiatives with senior accountability.
Engagements balance speed with rigor, and every sprint is designed to leave you with clearer decisions, better alignment, and momentum you can measure.
What clients get
Outcomes that compound.
- Sharper positioning that lands with investors and buyers.
- Roadmaps prioritized for revenue, not just feature output.
- Enterprise-ready partnership materials and execution plans.
- Delivery support for high-stakes launches and integrations.
Founder
Justin Musterman
University of Baltimore graduate with leadership experience across data science, engineering, and analytics at HealthStream, Advertising.com / AOL, Videology.
Senior executive for marketing and technology companies with experience building products and teams that innovate digital marketing and analytics.
Today, Justin Musterman focuses on AI-enabled products, strategy, and consulting for founders and operators who need clarity and execution speed.
University of Baltimore graduate with leadership experience across data science, engineering, and analytics.
Led transformation initiatives in integrations, payments, and tier-1 event products at Cvent.
Career highlights
Founder-led outcomes.
- Technology and Marketing Executive
- Fort Myers, Florida, United States
- Founder and CEO of MLN Advertising
- Co-founder and CEO of mediaGlu (Acquired by AppNexus in 2014 (all-cash).)
- Founder and CTO of SummitSync (Acquired by Cvent in 2020.)
Certifications
- Hyperledger Technologies (M001)
Operating principles
The way we show up on every engagement.
We bring senior perspective, move quickly, and stay accountable to outcomes the business can feel.
Operator-first clarity
We distill the highest-impact opportunities so leaders can decide quickly and execute confidently.
Hands-on execution
Strategy stays close to delivery. We build alongside teams to ensure outcomes ship.
Aligned incentives
We prioritize durable value, not slide decks. Every engagement ties to measurable momentum.
Experience
Deep operator range across product, BD, and delivery.
From early-stage founders to enterprise teams, CDS supports the full arc of growth and partnership strategy.
B2B SaaS leadership
Product and platform leadership across integrations, data, and AI-enabled workflows.
Corporate development
Deal strategy and negotiation experience for partnerships, M&A, and GTM alliances.
Founder advisory
Hands-on guidance for roadmaps, fundraising strategy, and go-to-market pivots.
Ready to build with an operator at your side?
We align fast, deliver quickly, and focus on the outcomes that move your business forward.