An entrepreneurial spirit has always driven Nicholas Fuoco, even as he chose accounting, a field he describes as the language of business. The Chief Financial Officer of Groove Technology Solutions pursued that discipline deliberately, learning the rules so he could succeed at the larger game, and he considers himself a business leader and operational executive far more than an accountant. That self-definition led him to leave a sizable distribution company in search of his next venture.

What he found was a business with the recipe for success: visionary leadership, an unbeatable culture and a genuine hunger for growth. Fuoco came aboard as a managing partner over a family of technology companies, drawn by the chance to provide immense value where he could lead, make decisions and shape direction. Under his purview sit finance, accounting, people and culture, legal and business systems across multiple operating units, a holistic span that lets him leverage knowledge across the entire enterprise while building a culture of growth.

His financial vision reshaped the company’s trajectory. When he joined in 2017 the business carried very little recurring revenue, and Fuoco recognized that as both a vulnerability and an opportunity. He set out to build a base of stable, recurring revenue which has grown enormously over his tenure, reaching tens of millions in annual recurring revenue. That foundation allowed the company to ride out severe disruption while continuing to grow on a strong capital base.

The results speak to a leader who treats finance as an engine rather than a ledger. Across recent years Groove Technology Solutions has sustained dynamic growth, expanding revenue substantially and earning its reputation as a high-growth organization where ambition is part of the cultural DNA. His Titan 100 honor reflects a track record built on holistic strategy, operational discipline and an insistence on creating value across every business he touches.

Fuoco’s leadership extends well beyond the balance sheet. Deeply committed to his community, he is a proud Founder within the Italian American community, channeling the same values of growth and giving back that mark his professional life. He defines leadership as a contact sport, not a passive activity, urging others to work hard, lead with integrity, empower relentlessly, think holistically and deliver results.

Ambition ahead spans the company’s family of brands. Fuoco aims to position the flagship as the one-stop destination for converged technology solutions across hospitality, healthcare and multifamily industries, evolving from a services company toward tailored products built for those niches. He intends to keep the organization employee-centric, convinced that exceptional team members create exceptional experiences for customers, and he is steering toward a future measured in hundreds of team members and far greater scale, all while fostering the high-energy culture that drew him in.

Editorial Note: This profile reflects information submitted by the honoree at the time of their Titan 100 recognition in August 2026. Professional roles and affiliations may have changed since publication.