Myke Bates is a seasoned software entrepreneur and CTO-turned-CEO with 14 years building web and embedded systems, currently leading Hearo Technologies from Springfield, Missouri. He combines deep .NET and Umbraco expertise with hands-on experience in IoT, iOS/macOS development, and polished front-end interfaces, consistently shipping product-focused engineering. As co-founder of multiple ventures including Eagle Speak and QuipVid, he blends technical leadership with operational roles across startup lifecycles. Myke also led a regional developer nonprofit (Springfield Devs), signaling a commitment to community and talent development beyond product work. His background in computer network security and long history of moving between CTO, COO, and CEO roles reveals a pragmatic founder who understands both architecture and go-to-market tradeoffs. Outside of engineering he’s known for a creative streak—heavy metal, horror, and pizza fuel late-night debugging and design sessions.
14 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) Computer Network Security, Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) Computer Network Security at STI
Contributions:48 commits, 34 PRs, 26 pushes in 4 months
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Myke Bates - CEO And Co-Founder at Hearo Technologies