Break Free Technology Consulting
👤 Charlie Hersman (he/him), Founder
📍Located in Portland, serving clients nationwide
🖥️ https://www.breakfree.tech
What’s unique about Break Free?
We act as a virtual team member, not just an outside tech provider. You’ll find us in staff meetings, morning coffees, and anywhere else that helps us understand how your people work best. From there, we look for ways to simplify, support, and align your systems with your goals. Unlike traditional technology consultants, we take a holistic approach, considering not just tools but also policies, operations, and team dynamics that influence your tech environment.
Who does Break Free serve?
We provide strategic guidance to startups, small and growing businesses, and nonprofits. We especially find joy in working with business owners and organization leaders from marginalized communities who value partnership, clarity, and trust.
What services do you offer?
Break Free brings over 20 years of experience in business technology and cybersecurity to organizations of all sizes. We lead with empathy and clear strategy, offering guidance free from fear or jargon. We're vendor-agnostic, recommending what fits best based on where clients are in their journey. We take the time to understand teams, goals, and day-to-day work so we can strike the right balance between efficient workflow and strong security.
Why is Break Free a Member of Oregon Pride in Business?
I spend a lot of my time working on my business. Because it means so much to me and takes up so much of my life right now, I wanted to surround myself with like-minded folks who value what I find important. It's one of the best things I've ever done for myself.