#321: Building the Future of Technology Consulting with C Infinity Solutions and Chris Coughlan, USNA '05

Need financing for your next investment property? Visit: https://www.academyfund.com/ Want to join us in San Antonio, TX on June 11th & 12th? Visit: https://www.10xvets.com/events ____ Chris Coughlan is the Founder and CEO of C Infinity Solutions, a digital consultancy helping companies turn big ideas into scalable, AI-powered products. A Naval Academy graduate and former intelligence officer, Chris blends military precision with business innovation to drive real results. After leadership roles at IBM, Wizeline, and Atrium, he launched C Infinity to rethink how businesses build technology — faster, smarter, and with fewer barriers. His team specializes in helping founders and enterprises bring new products to market, modernize operations, and scale with confidence. Known for his hands-on leadership and focus on execution, Chris is helping redefine what technology partnerships can achieve. In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Chris about: The Start of C Infinity Solutions: Combining military experience and business strategy to help companies build scalable digital products. How They Stand Out: Speeding up product development by turning ideas into full engineering specs in just four hours. Chris's Path: From Navy leadership to IBM sales and strategy, then founding a digital consultancy focused on growth through technology. Lessons Learned: Bridging the gap between business goals and tech execution, while using AI to streamline and scale. What's Next: Growing C Infinity's client base, launching a SaaS product, and building a portfolio of tech-enabled companies. Timestamps: 00:39 Chris's Journey from Military to Tech 01:23 Overview of C Infinity Solutions 02:28 Exciting Projects and Use Cases 08:01 Team Composition and Skills 11:25 Innovative AI Tools and Methodologies 18:27 Future Goals and Vision 22:56 Connecting with Founders and Veterans Connect with Chris: LinkedIn Email: chris@cinfinitysolutions.com If you found value in today's episode, don't keep it to yourself—share it with a colleague or friend who could benefit. And if you're a Service Academy graduate ready to elevate your business, we'd love for you to join our community and get started today. Make sure you never miss an episode—subscribe now and help support the show: Apple Podcasts Spotify Leave us a 5-star review! A special thank you to Chris for joining me this week. Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA '01

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