Based in Gloucestershire
Good technologyshouldn't be this complicated
CLB Digital helps business leaders make better technology decisions, fix awkward systems and build useful software without the agency theatre.
Led by Chris Brown — former CTO and CEO, with experience scaling a technology business through to a private equity exit.
When to talk
Useful when the problem is real, but the next step is not obvious.
CLB Digital is for business owners and teams who are tired of vague proposals, overbuilt systems and technology advice that sounds clever but does not change anything.
- you know something needs fixing, but not what to build first
- your team is using too many tools and none of them join up
- someone has suggested AI, but no one can explain the business case
- you need senior technology judgement without hiring a full-time CTO
- you want a straight answer before spending serious money
What we do
Senior technology help without the bloated programme.
Bring the messy problem: an underperforming website, a clunky internal process, a build that has stalled, or an AI idea that needs a proper business case.
Work out what is worth doing
A clear view on the problem, the options and the sensible first move before you spend heavily.
Fix or replace awkward systems
Practical delivery for tools, workflows and websites that need to work better for the people using them.
Use AI where it has a job to do
Small, safe AI workflows tied to real business pain — not demos for the sake of demos.
Press & credibility
A bit more than a standard consultancy bio.
Awards, interviews, and published commentary from the journey before CLB Digital — useful proof that the advice comes from having actually led, scaled, and exited a technology business.
Award winner
SoGlos
Entrepreneur of the Year
Chris was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards while leading Rippl.
Read moreLeadership interview
Authority Magazine
Navigating the Remote Workforce
A plain-English interview on building trust, accountability, culture, and performance across distributed teams.
Read morePublished commentary
Startups Magazine
Five ways to future-proof your talent pipeline
Practical thought leadership from Chris on strengthening talent pipelines and scaling technology-led businesses.
Read moreWant a straight view?
Send the messy version. We’ll tell you what looks worth doing, what does not, and where to start.