The Technology Partner Behind the Work
Renew Partners is built on one principle: senior-level technology leadership should be accessible to companies that need it — not just those who can afford a $400K full-time hire.
Lincoln Heacock — Founder & CEO
I'm a Bay Area-based fractional technology executive serving LMM private equity firms and growth-stage companies.
I've held fractional CIO, CISO, and CTO roles at companies including Coalescence Cloud, Kwipo, Skyhigh Security, Cribl, and NGM Biopharmaceuticals. I also serve as a Senior IT Advisor on technology due diligence engagements for LMM private equity clients, contributing to Quality of Tech assessments that help firms evaluate technology risk and value creation potential.
My track record: 100% security certification success rate across 25+ organizations. Revenue growth from $12M to $350M. 350,000+ customers served across portfolio companies. Seven executive leadership transformations.
Areas of Expertise
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Technology due diligence and deal advisory for private equity
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Fractional CIO, CISO, and CTO leadership
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Security program development and certification (ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP)
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Cloud architecture and migration
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Digital transformation and IT modernization
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Executive team hiring and coaching
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Board-level technology advisory
Testimonials
What Clients Say
“When my company was acquired, I needed someone to oversee the technical transition and keep our product delivery on track. Lincoln's leadership was invaluable to my team and me.”
“I took advantage of one of Lincoln's free 30-minute consultation calls and was blown away not only by his super practical advice, but also by his authenticity and sincerity. He clearly knows the world of information and cybersecurity, and what's required for a business to become certified. Moreover, it's clear that he has a genuine passion for his work and for protecting businesses from cyberattacks.”
“Lincoln did an excellent job as the IAM Program Manager at VMware.
His ability to switch between multiple tasks and deliverables, from managing the budget to preparing executive communications and presentations, is fantastic.
Lincoln quickly integrated into the team and earned their trust, enabling him to succeed in the role.”
Let's Work Together
Whether you need a technology partner for a deal or a fractional executive for your team — start with a conversation.