Over decades, Mavenspire has evolved from pioneering SmartSense (before IoT was even a thing) to becoming the go-to partner for mission-critical technology. We’ve designed and operated solutions for governments, global manufacturers, legal services, and service providers who need their own IT safety net.
We don’t just advise; we get in the trenches. (We don’t stop until the job is done)
We diagnose, design, and deliver the best solutions, backed by battle-tested experience through every IT revolution.
We see multiple paths forward and pursue the best one for you.
At Mavenspire, we take IT seriously—but not ourselves. We’re a team of wickedly smart problem-solvers who thrive on snark, humor, and a food-first culture. Conversations Vision & Strategy with us can go anywhere, but one thing’s certain—the food will be excellent. Good tech runs on great minds (and even better meals).
Mavenspire isn’t a place for titles—it’s a place for Mavens (experts) who deliver real results. We’ve evolved from a tech provider to a SMARTaaS powerhouse, where expertise is a service, and problem-solving is an art. Our team thrives on tackling challenges others call impossible. Kobayashi Maru? Not in our world. We don’t stop until we engineer the right solution and get you where you need to go—because failure isn’t an option.
Michael Tanenhaus is the President, CEO and Head Maven at Mavenspire, which he founded in 1999. Throughout his career, he has helped clients and employers stay ahead of the curve. Having worked in most of the major verticals, Michael has intimate knowledge of the politics and challenges that come from trying to bring an idea to execution and the steps to take to get things done. Today, Michael is passionately focused on helping clients harness the power of technology to succeed. Michael’s been in the IT space for a long time: He founded his first company at age 13 and, as a teen, operated the Fighternet hub in Central Florida (how emails were delivered before internet).
Fun fact: Michael was one of the first Team Members at Universal Studios Florida and saw the construction and operation of the Cray computer that powered the Back to the Future ride.
Jessica Tanenhaus is the VP, Field Teams at Mavenspire, overseeing project implementations locally, nationally and throughout the world. Jessica has worked for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies in varying verticals, giving her insight on the wide variety of clients that Mavenspire serves. With services being a critical piece of Mavenspire’s vision and growth path, Jessica is excited to have the privilege of helping the company fulfill its potential. After meeting Michael on a text-based MUD while she was in college, Jessica moved to Maryland and completed her Opera degree at Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute.
In her spare time, Jessica is a songwriter and composer, collaborating with musicians across the globe.
