Vetted Board Members

“Operations leader/advisor focused on rapid, data-driven optimization and scalable org/process design. Has rebuilt internal structures, automated and streamlined customer-journey workflows, and delivered measurable cycle-time improvements (cut onboarding from 90–120 days to under 30). Previously built a new operations team that scaled to over $4M in revenue and frequently mentors non-operations executives using tailored, practical coaching.”

“Operations leader with experience scaling a fast-growing, startup-like government organization (tripled headcount in two years) by implementing OKRs, operating cadences, reporting structures, and decision/escalation frameworks. Has led complex process turnarounds (including a debt-collection overhaul with legal coordination and an appeals board) and advises executives on high-stakes public communications during critical-infrastructure cybersecurity incidents using data-driven decisioning.”

Sammy Datwani

Screened

Executive biotech leader specializing in microfluidics, diagnostics, and life science tools

Pleasanton, CA25y exp

“Biotech founder building a de-novo protein sequencing company, originally incubated by Versant Ventures and now focused on life science tools and clinical diagnostics. Has raised capital from institutional VCs, strategic investors, and a foundation, and brings unusual ecosystem depth through mentoring at IndieBio, Berkeley SkyDeck, and Biotools Innovator, plus board service with Life Science Angels and VC diligence advisory work.”

“Operations/HR leader brought into an early-stage company to run a business unit and build HR from zero; drove 40% revenue growth and helped position the company for a buyout offer. Known for pragmatic process redesign (removing approval friction, centralizing contracts) and scaling people operations with tools like Pave and UKG, plus hands-on founder coaching using pilots and Theory of Constraints.”

“Operations and scaling leader who launched Management Events' Germany office from 0 to 10 employees and advised HQ on scaling into mature European markets (Germany/UK/France). Also has Intel and Microsoft experience taking local best practices global, including scaling the Microsoft Virtual Academy worldwide, plus recent executive mentoring via nonprofit board leadership (co-chair at United Planet).”

“Operations and GTM advisor for early-stage and scaling software companies who implements practical operating frameworks (RACI, OKRs) to translate founder vision into execution. Notable outcomes include cutting sales ramp time from 6–9 months to 3–4 months at OPSWAT through enablement programs and driving 124% of financial plan at Cradlepoint (2022) after cascading OKRs across the organization.”

Alan Cardenas

Screened

Executive General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer specializing in public company governance and M&A

Flemington, New Jersey23y exp

“Sitting General Counsel/executive leader who helped post-IPO Coursera transition from founder-led to scaled global enterprise by embedding legal, compliance, governance, and risk management into the operating model (including committees, OKRs, and automated compliance/contract tooling). Also led high-stakes international response work (coordinated exit from Russia) and brings prior Siemens North America supply chain/procurement leadership experience in a blended business/legal role.”

Tina Bai

Screened

Executive operator-founder specializing in GTM, revenue strategy, and AI-native commercial operations

New York, NY10y exp

“Operator with Deloitte consulting experience supporting PE/VC-backed portfolio companies and current experience inside a VC-funded Series C scale-up. Building a bootstrapped D2C women’s telehealth brand (Petty Pills) with two initial SKUs, deployed tech stack, and white-labeled clinical/compliance infrastructure, leveraging AI tooling to keep operations lean while focusing on full-time operator roles.”

“Serial game publishing builder who has helped raise $300M+ across multiple rounds for four publishers. Deeply embedded in the SF/LA VC ecosystem and actively advises clients through pitch rounds, emphasizing data-driven narratives, timing, and investor relationship-building in highly scrutinized markets.”