Meet the Team

We didn't build this in a garage.
We built it in the trenches.

After 30 years of watching great projects fail for preventable reasons, we created The Alignment Formula. We're not outsiders trying to "disrupt" construction—we're industry veterans who lived the problem and engineered the solution.

30+ Years Experience
3 Patents Granted
Bestselling Author
The Alignment Formula Team
"After seeing the same preventable failures destroy countless projects, I knew there had to be a better way. The Alignment Formula isn't just software—it's the methodology I wish I'd had 30 years ago." — Lisa M. Cini, Founder & CEO
Leadership

The People Behind the Platform

Lisa M. Cini

Lisa M. Cini

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Columbus, OH

Lisa M. Cini is a 30+ year veteran of the construction industry and a recognized thought leader in pre-construction planning. She is the creator of The Alignment Formula methodology and a four-time bestselling author, including Flying Blind (#1 Amazon Construction).

Lisa holds three patents for innovative construction planning methodologies and has spoken at industry conferences worldwide about the future of pre-construction decision-making.

4× Bestselling Author
3 Patents Granted
30+ Years Experience
#1 Amazon Construction
Jacob Cini

Jacob Cini

Founder & President
Columbus, OH

Jacob Cini is the President and Co-Founder of The Alignment Formula. He brings deep expertise in construction management, business development, and operational strategy. Jacob is passionate about transforming the industry through technology and process innovation.

YC Cai

YC Cai

Chief Technology Officer
Shenzen, China

YC Cai is the CTO of The Alignment Formula, leading the development of our patented technology platform. YC specializes in software engineering, data science, and scalable cloud infrastructure for construction applications.

Jacob Hodge

Jacob Hodge

Head of Product
Columbus, OH

Jacob Hodge is the Head of Product at The Alignment Formula. He oversees product strategy, user experience, and customer success. Jacob is dedicated to ensuring our platform delivers real value to construction professionals.

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