Vetted Chief Operating Officers

“Entrepreneur and turnaround operator who recently sold a patented mobile + connected TV (CTV) technology startup. Took the product from concept and use-case definition through market testing, product planning, and GTM traction, ultimately converting a prospective client presentation to a European regional digital media company into an acquisition; also advises on turnarounds including stalled VC investments.”

Vasilis Chatzigiannis

Screened

Director-level Strategy & Operations leader specializing in FinTech and consulting

Princeton, NJ29y exp

“Cross-functional operations/coordination professional with experience aligning finance (including FP&A), vendor management, and operations through structured communication cadences and tools like Asana. Has supported executive productivity by coordinating executive assistants, prioritizing meeting agendas, and triaging inbound email and meeting requests, and has stepped in to resolve finance-team misalignment by clarifying objectives and delivery expectations.”

“Bootstrapped founder of FAMRO LLC with 15+ years spanning startups and corporate roles, including COO experience at an AI/ML startup that built a retail marketing analytics product using camera feeds. Also worked on a clean-tech venture, EnerIO, which won 1st position from Pakistan and was invited to pitch at the GCIP/GEF event in San Francisco in 2015.”

“Hospitality operator who has opened and started multiple restaurant and bar concepts, with a structured approach from concept/brand story and mission creation through to operational execution. Emphasizes repeatable standards, margin discipline (inventory, portioning, labor), and coaching founders/executives to build scalable, replicable operations.”

DAVID WOODBURY

Screened ReferencesStrong rec.

Executive COO/CRO and growth consultant specializing in scaling founder-led businesses

Grand Rapids, MI18y exp

“Serial founder and agency leader (recent agency exit with completed 3-year earn-out) currently serving as COO but prefers CEO/founder role. Spun Camp Native out of an agency after spotting a hospitality tech gap, raised venture funding, scaled partnerships to 800+ properties, and led the company to a private equity acquisition. Uses AI tools to dramatically accelerate go-to-market, research, and validation cycles.”

Li Pan

Screened

Junior Investment Banking / Hedge Fund Analyst specializing in equity research and valuation

Austin, TX2y exp

“Early-stage investor/operator profile with experience at AugCap sourcing and evaluating founder-led opportunities via high-volume outbound (email/LinkedIn) and turning cold outreach into partnership discussions, including supporting valuation and strategy work. Also built Carquote.AI and drove early traction by landing 20+ paying pilot users in four weeks.”