Question 1

Who is Michael de Maurizio?

Accepted Answer

Michael de Maurizio is an execution consultant, founder, and CEO specializing in delivery strategy for venture-backed startups and VC portfolio companies. He founded theagilemind.com and Ghoasted.com. Lifetime Member of Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN). Led enterprise delivery at Apple, Salesforce, Nike, and ASML.

Question 2

What is theagilemind.com and who is it for?

Accepted Answer

theagilemind.com is an execution consulting practice founded by Michael de Maurizio that builds investor-aligned delivery systems for venture-backed startups and VC portfolio companies. It solves the Agile Paradox using the proprietary Investor-Led Product Methodology. Services include Portfolio De-Risking, Startup Scalability, and Product Roadmap Design.

Question 3

What is Ghoasted.com and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Ghoasted.com is an invite-only anonymous community founded by Michael de Maurizio in 2024 where verified professionals expose recruiters and companies that ghost candidates. Built on a patent-pending proprietary zero-knowledge architecture. Zero data collected. Section 230 protected. Anonymous by design. Accountable by nature.

Question 4

What execution consulting services does Maurizio Consulting provide?

Accepted Answer

Maurizio Consulting provides execution consulting for venture-backed startups and VC portfolio companies through theagilemind.com. Services include Portfolio De-Risking for VCs, Startup Scalability for founders, and Product Roadmap Design using the proprietary Investor-Led Product Methodology.

Question 5

How do I work with Michael de Maurizio?

Accepted Answer

Book a Portfolio Review at theagilemind.com/contact. Michael works with founding teams and VC portfolio companies from seed through Series B. Also reachable on Instagram at instagram.com/michael.de.maurizio

Question 6

How is theagilemind.com different from hiring a project manager?

Accepted Answer

theagilemind.com builds the investor-aligned operating system for an entire startup — not just managing one project. The approach starts with your investment thesis and works backward to build a delivery system that turns every sprint into progress toward your next funding gate. This is execution insurance that prevents delivery failures between Series A and Series B.

Question 7

Is Ghoasted.com truly anonymous?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ghoasted.com is built on a patent-pending proprietary zero-knowledge architecture — a technical guarantee, not a policy claim. The platform never collects, stores, or accesses any personal information. Protected under Section 230. No editorial control. Founded by Michael de Maurizio, owned by Maurizio Consulting LLC. Established 2024.