Starting over with Controlled Creations excites me as I return to a beginner’s mind, eager to explore new opportunities and challenges. This fresh perspective, combined with my extensive experience, sets Controlled Creations apart from the competition.
Our future goals include expanding our team, growing our service offerings, and establishing long-term partnerships with clients to help them achieve sustainable success through innovative solutions and dedicated support.
Background & History
Controlled Creations was originally founded in 2002 to serve as a contractor for a startup company called “Web Benefits Design.” As one of the founding individuals, I, Darin Wardwell, played a significant role in growing the company from a zero-revenue concept into a thriving business that was acquired by CNO Financial for a mid-high 8-figure valuation in 2019. After spending an additional four years helping transition the application development team into the CNO organization, I decided to transition out of corporate America to refocus on my passions for early-stage companies, leveraging the lessons learned over the past 25 years.
I am excited to resurrect Controlled Creations and make a real difference for people and brands struggling in today’s digital marketplace. My goal is to help clients achieve sustainable success through innovative solutions and dedicated support.
Mission & Vision
The core mission of Controlled Creations is to focus on things inspire passion: adding maximum value in a short amount of time by leveraging technology, custom web applications, and a “get shit done” mentality. I aim to blend my passion for photography and small UAS piloting, for which I hold a Part 107 FAA certificate, into my business offerings. My long-term goals are to build sustainable revenue models for clients and partners while doing work that I love.
Core Values
At Controlled Creations, we are guided by the following core values:
- Honesty: Maintaining integrity in all interactions.
- Continual Improvement: Always striving to enhance our skills and services.
- Transparency: Open and clear communication with clients.
- Empathy and Deep Understanding: Understanding and addressing client needs thoroughly.
- Quality: Delivering top-notch services and solutions.
- Efficiency: Maximizing productivity and effectiveness.
- Ownership: Taking responsibility for our work.
- Fun: Enjoying the process and fostering a positive work environment.
