Justin Hajny, a 15-year startup expert, recently joined Madison-based health care technology company Altus Inc. as chief operating officer. Giovanni Alemán Sotelo will take the role of director of operations.
Hajny, a 2010 MBA graduate of UW–Madison, brings executive leadership and consulting success in finance and marketing services for early-stage startups, including Nobbits USA. In addition to his COO role, Hajny is co-managing director of the Altus BIPOC Entrepreneur Initiative, including the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) Means Business incubator and optimization program with the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce.
Sotelo has worked as finance operations associate at the Center for Community Stewardship. He started GA Business Solutions, a video campaign service that helps companies elevate their brand presence. He also worked as an accountant for personal clients and businesses in tax preparation after earning an associate degree in accounting from Madison College. More recently, he has worked with the MBCC Means Business Program, a partner of Altus Inc., in helping local business owners make informed decisions that positively impact their future.
