Pete Mauro, our Lean Startup Expert-in-Residence, is the founder of Startup Partners. Pete is a customer and product-focused entrepreneur with 15 years experience delivering consumer software products in technology-driven start-up and growth environments. Recent companies include Savings.com, SceneTag, Inc. and Warner Brothers Digital Distribution. Pete is co-organizer of the Los Angeles Lean Startup Circle, which helps Los Angeles tech entrepreneurs build successful businesses by learning and practicing Lean Startup techniques.