Vetted Chief Operating Officers in Florida

“Current COO who rebuilds and scales operational backbones end-to-end—data architecture, workflows, dashboards, and operating cadence—creating real-time visibility into pipeline, cycle times, and revenue forecasting. Known as a cross-functional integrator (hiring, GTM, finance, investors) who drives tough tradeoffs and turns ambiguity into durable operating systems.”

Alan Rudolph

Screened

Executive COO/CCO leading global Customer Success and Operations in B2B SaaS and Managed Services

Boca Raton, FL15y exp

“Experienced enterprise SaaS operator/investor with extensive exposure to both venture capital and private equity, focused on value creation and financial performance improvement. Has evaluated and acquired 20+ companies in private-equity-backed software environments and brings strong judgment across product quality, go-to-market strategy, and business economics.”

“Operations leader with experience standing up and scaling a bespoke, high-growth services operating model at ADP (Comprehensive Services), including SOP standardization, BPM/workflow deployment, and analytics/automation enablement. Reports major outcomes including 99.5%+ accuracy, NPS 71, and a turnaround from losses to significant profitability growth, with a metrics- and governance-driven approach to change management and executive advising.”

“Former PwC Director with hands-on early-stage venture experience (e.g., BridgeLights, a big-data analytics concept for early fintech) spanning concept creation, platform architecture, and go-to-market experimentation. Strong focus on building scalable, modular data platforms with rigorous governance/compliance (data lineage, quality controls) and supporting technical diligence in investor-aligned environments.”

“Experienced engineering leader from VC-backed companies who has represented the engineering organization directly to the board/investors, translating engineering and product status into concise, defensible updates. Familiar with investor expectations (high information density, rigorous Q&A) and motivated by joining early-stage efforts to drive outsized impact.”

“Operations and general management leader with experience spanning Citibank (Regional VP), a startup COO/GM role, and industrial operations at Tatco. Has delivered high-impact operational and technology changes including a Paychex payroll migration for 150+ employees and an ERP/subscriber migration of 200,000+ records that improved marketing execution and sales enablement, while also managing executive alignment and sensitive workforce matters.”

“C-suite operator across multiple private-equity portfolio companies now raising capital for a thesis focused on meeting AI datacenter energy demand via AI-driven monitoring/inspection and condition-based maintenance for nuclear and natural gas generation. Has early traction with PE firms and is engaging target acquisition candidates, aiming to serve as an operating partner or CEO to execute the value-creation plan. Previously delivered a mobile-enabled workflow improvement for mutual fund valuation using HTML5 responsive design and CAB-driven agile development.”

DAVID READER

Screened ReferencesStrong rec.

Executive M&A and Tax Attorney specializing in middle-market transactions and operations

Tampa, FL43y exp

“Operations-focused advisor with experience building scalable structures in highly regulated and transaction-heavy environments. Restructured a multi-state cannabis startup into a parent/subsidiary model with a separate IP entity and implemented governance/compliance systems that supported multiple private placements. Also transformed an M&A advisory firm into a more scalable platform by standardizing the deal lifecycle, improving onboarding/compliance, and reducing deal cycle time.”

Golden Johansson

Screened

Executive Operations & Consulting Leader specializing in law firms and tribal enterprises

Parkland, FL18y exp

“Operations leader (including COO experience) who has built and optimized internal operating systems for growing organizations, notably formalizing SOPs, org structure, KPIs/incentives, and business continuity for a scaling law firm. Also experienced translating board-level direction into executable, measurable plans at Seminole Tribe of Florida, using clear visuals and dashboards to mentor leaders without formal operations backgrounds.”

“Operator with 10 years of experience helping other businesses grow, now launching their own startup focused on healthy screen time for children ages 2-6. They have completed an initial pitch deck for a brain-friendly kids app and emphasize post-funding execution, scaling, and sustainable systems over capital alone.”