About Menz0 AI

We believe small businesses deserve elite-level software without sacrificing privacy, autonomy, or affordability.

Our Mission

Small businesses are the backbone of every economy—yet the tools they're given are either too expensive, too bloated, or too fragile to run locally.

We're building Menz0OS because we believe every small business deserves elite-level software without sacrificing privacy, autonomy, or affordability. The cloud is optional. Ownership is not.

Our Values

Privacy First

Your data stays on your hardware. No telemetry, no tracking, no third-party access unless you explicitly allow it.

Transparency

Open-source foundation, auditable AI, and clear pricing. No hidden costs or vendor lock-in.

Practical Innovation

We build tools that solve real problems, not flashy features that look good in demos.

Customer Ownership

You own your hardware, your data, and your workflows. We're here to enable, not control.

Leadership

Jonathan Jordan

Co-Founder & Head of Systems Engineering

United States Marine Corps veteran with over 10 years of leadership experience managing complex aerospace and defense projects. Jonathan brings a proven track record of building reliable systems, leading technical teams, and ensuring mission-critical operations run flawlessly—skills he now applies to helping small businesses automate with confidence.

At Northrop Grumman's Tactical Space Systems division and MAG Aerospace, Jonathan managed quality assurance programs for classified government contracts, led investigations into system failures, and coordinated distributed teams across multiple departments. He's certified in international quality management standards (the same frameworks used by Boeing and NASA), specializing in ensuring that complex systems meet rigorous safety, reliability, and compliance requirements.

Jonathan's background spans the full lifecycle of systems engineering—from troubleshooting avionics in Marine Corps flight operations to recovering semiconductor manufacturing equipment at scale. Whether supervising 35+ technicians, authoring technical procedures, or investigating root causes of failures, he's developed a deep understanding of what it takes to build processes that work under pressure and scale reliably.

Jonathan co-founded Menz0 AI after witnessing a recurring problem: small businesses being forced into expensive, privacy-invasive cloud tools that don't fit their needs. His vision is to bring the same level of operational rigor, system reliability, and data security he delivered in aerospace and defense to small business automation—proving that elite-grade software doesn't require sacrificing privacy, autonomy, or affordability.

Carlos Cruz

Co-Founder & Head of Business Development

With over 20 years of experience in live event production, technical sales, and client relations, Carlos brings a unique blend of operational excellence and business development expertise to Menz0 AI. His career spans technical production management for $4M+ events across 12 states, stage lighting design for Broadway and major concert tours, and enterprise sales at industry leaders like Christie Lites.

Carlos has managed everything from the Democratic National Convention to corporate Fortune 500 events, coordinating complex logistics, labor scheduling, and technical execution with precision. As a Sr. Account Executive and Technical Production Manager, he built lasting partnerships with studios, production companies, and entertainment industry professionals by delivering exceptional service and translating client visions into reality.

At Menz0 AI, Carlos oversees strategic growth, partnerships, and go-to-market initiatives. His deep understanding of client needs, operational complexity, and relationship building ensures that Menz0's solutions are not just technically excellent—but designed to solve real business problems and deliver measurable ROI from day one.

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