Chas Patterson

Background

About Chas Patterson

I’m a results-driven product management & technology executive with 18+ years of experience scaling B2B SaaS platforms, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering operational excellence from early-stage startup to acquisition and beyond. As a Chief Information Officer and Chief Product Officer, I specialize in building secure, scalable platforms, aligning product roadmaps with strategic business outcomes, and integrating technology with user-centered design to deliver exceptional client experiences. At Form I-9 Compliance, I helped grow the company from a startup to a category leader in HR tech, ultimately leading to its acquisition by First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA). I led all product and innovation initiatives, implemented SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, and directed 200+ enterprise-level API integrations with HCM, ATS, and onboarding systems like Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, and iCIMS. I built agile, global product and engineering teams and managed IT & Product budgets while delivering secure, scalable, and client-centric platforms. After Form I-9, I transitioned into commercial real estate to serve as Executive Vice President at The Firm Real Estate Services, brokering high-value transactions across hospitality, multifamily, office, industrial and retail assets. My experience in CRE tech, business development, and investment strategy has enabled me to bridge the worlds of technology and real estate, offering strategic advisory services for high-growth ventures and capital partners. Whether I’m spearheading SaaS growth, driving product innovation, or structuring CRE investment deals, I bring a bias for action, a passion for solving complex problems and a track record of turning vision into results. Core Competencies: • SaaS Product Strategy & Scaling • Startup Growth & Exit Planning • Cross-Functional Team Leadership • API & B2B Integration • Agile Product Management • UI/UX & Customer Journey Optimization • HR Technology & Compliance Platforms • SOC 2, Data Security & Infrastructure • Form I-9 and E-Verify expert • Commercial Real Estate • Deal Structuring & Investment Sales • Strategic Partnerships & M&A Readiness • Data Governance • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity • Vendor Management • Partner Ecosystem Growth • Execution of Strategic Projects for CEOs I’m always open to connecting with innovators, founders, and growth-minded teams across SaaS, HRTech, PropTech, and investment sectors. If you’re seeking a strategic partner to elevate your product, secure key partnerships, or scale your platform to acquisition - let’s talk.