About SolveCXO
Chris Buckingham, Founder SolveCXO
From Garage to Boardroom — and Now, Here for You
I’ve lived the chaos that slows companies down. From building a startup in my garage to scaling it into a boardroom acquisition, I know what it takes to turn vision into results.
That experience shaped SolveCXO. We don’t just create plans — we lead execution.
We call it Vision-to-Action Leadership.
Why It Matters to You:
- You get a leader who’s been in your shoes, not just on the sidelines.
- You gain clarity, structure, and momentum — the things I wish I had sooner when scaling.
- You see results, not reports.
After leading MinnDak through chaos to clarity, I realized most businesses don’t need more advice—they need a partner who will help them execute. That’s the heart of Vision to Action Leadership.
Partnership Approach
At SolveCXO, we know every business is unique.
That’s why we start with your goals, not a playbook. We build relationships first, then design solutions that actually fit.
From cutting chaos and streamlining processes to uncovering growth opportunities and leading execution, we’re dedicated to creating value at every step.
SolveCXO isn’t just leadership — it’s partnership. We work as an extension of your team, bringing the clarity, accountability, and momentum that empower your business to thrive.
SolveCXO Core Values
Lead With Clarity
Solve the Right Problems
Solve the Right Problems
From troubleshooting in the garage to presenting to the boardroom, clarity has been the constant. We bring focus and direction to every conversation and every decision.
Decision test:
Does this bring unmistakable clarity to the client and the path forward?
Solve the Right Problems
Solve the Right Problems
Solve the Right Problems
Whether rebuilding teams and systems or advising executives, we dig deep to uncover and fix the root issues; not just the symptoms. True growth starts with solving what actually matters.
Decision test:
Am I addressing the core problem that will unlock real progress?
Own Every Outcome
Solve the Right Problems
Accountability shaped every step of the journey. We step in fully, take responsibility for results, and lead as if it’s our own business; from first fix to final board report.
Decision test:
Am I fully owning this outcome, regardless of the obstacles?
Build Trust with Straight Talk
In the garage, there was no place to hide behind titles or politics. In the boardroom, honesty is the foundation of leadership. We believe in candid, respectful truth to build enduring trust.
Decision test:
Am I communicating directly and transparently, even when it’s uncomfortable?
Empower Beyond Today
From Garage to Boardroom
We never just patch problems; we build lasting capabilities. We equip clients to thrive beyond our engagement; setting them up to lead the next phase with confidence and independence.
Decision test:
Am I leaving this client stronger and more self-sufficient than before?
From Garage to Boardroom
From Garage to Boardroom
At SolveCXO, our core values are forged from a journey that started in a garage and reached the boardroom. We believe in leading with clarity, solving the right problems at the root, owning every outcome with unwavering accountability, and building trust through straight talk. We carry the grit and practicality of those early garage days into every executive discussion; ensuring every decision is clear, every challenge is addressed head-on, and every client is left stronger and more confident. From humble fixes to high-level strategy, we live these values to help leaders navigate chaos and build enduring growth.