Relationships, not just connections.

E³ is built for senior engineering leaders who want meaningful peer relationships, not another networking platform.

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E³ provides a network of trusted relationships with fellow engineering executives tackling the same challenges. Connect through roundtables, curated networking, leadership briefs, and an always-on community. Access BairesDev's senior technical leaders and third-party investors as contributors.
When it's time for your next move, E³ has the network to support you. Access executive recruiter networks, VC portfolio talent platforms, startup leadership marketplaces, operator communities, executive positioning guidance, and a 90-day search plan template.
Members receive curated access to advisory roles with startups, consulting or architecture engagements, board or strategic advisory positions, and speaking opportunities at events.

What members say

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Having a trusted circle of peers who understand the weight of engineering leadership has been transformative. The conversations here are unlike anything I get at conferences.

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Sarah Chen

CTO, Nextera Systems

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The roundtable discussions helped me navigate a complex platform migration. Getting candid input from leaders who've done it before saved us months of trial and error.

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Marcus Rodriguez

VP Engineering, Streamline AI

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When I was between roles, E³ connected me with opportunities I never would have found through traditional channels. The community genuinely looks out for each other.

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Rachel Foster

CTO, Open Source Collective

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The investor presentations gave me strategic perspective I was missing. Understanding how VCs evaluate engineering organizations changed how I communicate with our board.

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James O'Brien

CTO, DataBridge

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As a first-time CTO, having access to experienced leaders through E³ has accelerated my growth. The peer matching is thoughtful and the discussions are genuinely high-signal.

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Priya Patel

Head of Engineering, CloudForge

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No vendor pitches, no fluff — just real conversations with people facing the same challenges. This is the network I wished existed five years ago.

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Aisha Williams

SVP Engineering, Finova

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