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TechOnPurpose™ Announces the Addition of Carver Matheidas to the Board of Directors

by | Apr 17, 2025

At TechOnPurpose, a veteran-owned MSSP based in Austin, we are excited to announce the appointment of Carver Matheidas to our board of directors as an Industry Relations Contributor. Carver is a veteran leader in technology channel sales, with deep experience building and scaling channel programs, partner ecosystems, and sales enablement strategies. View Carver’s background on LinkedIn.

As a long-time partner and advisor to TOP, Carver has played an instrumental role in shaping our sales model, compensation plans, and channel enablement strategy — all of which have been pivotal to our growth. His extensive experience growing technology channel relationships and driving revenue through strategic partnerships brings immense value as we continue expanding our offerings and market presence.

“We are thrilled to welcome Carver to the Board. His leadership in the technology sales space has been a cornerstone of our growth, and we are confident his strategic vision will help us continue to drive innovation and deepen our channel partnerships as we scale,” says Matt Tankersley, Founder & CEO.

“I am honored to continue advancing the mission and inevitable success of TechOnPurpose through my new role as a Board Director,” says Carver Matheidas. “My personal passion for technology and service have always aligned well with the TOP culture and mission, and it’s a privilege to continue the journey with the team in this new capacity.”

Why Carver’s Appointment Matters:

With the imminent advance of additional capital funding, adding Carver to the Board is part of our broader strategy to strengthen corporate governance and deepen our board of directors with industry expertise in technology sales. Carver’s leadership will directly bolster our efforts to grow revenue and expand channel partnerships, sales teams, and market reach.

Board decisions like this one aren’t just about optics — they’re about who’s steering the ship as we scale. Carver’s channel-sales background means every partnership decision going forward gets sharper, faster, and more strategic. That discipline shows up everywhere at TOP, from how we build our TOPCYBER21™ framework to how we structure the relationships behind it.

We’re confident Carver’s expertise in technology channel sales and strategic partnerships will help us reach new heights in 2025 and beyond. Please join us in welcoming Carver Matheidas to the Board of TechOnPurpose.

Want to know more about the team building TOP’s next chapter? Meet the rest of our leadership — or schedule time with us directly to talk about where we’re headed.

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