Vetted Chief Operating Officers

“COO who specializes in professionalizing early-stage/growth operations for sale readiness—at Cooperative Laundry led a major restructuring (40% headcount reduction), redesigned operating hours (24 to 18) to reduce labor cost and improve maintenance uptime, and implemented Lean/Six Sigma systems with KPI-driven operating cadences across multiple sites. Emphasizes cultural transformation ('no surprise' accountability) and mentoring non-ops executives to independently run data-driven operations; cites driving the business to 7x EBITDA and positioning for an acquisition in 2026.”

“Seasoned healthcare entrepreneur with 30+ years spanning large companies, startups, and self-founded ventures, now building a vascular implant device company around owned IP. Brings 20 years of cardiovascular focus, experience raising capital, and a pragmatic commercialization strategy centered on strategic partnerships, prototype development, and preclinical validation for a large reimbursed unmet-need market.”

“Operations and platform leader with full P&L ownership who has run global, multi-site organizations and built operating infrastructure across systems, shared services, integration, and real estate. Particularly compelling for VP Platform Operations roles because they combine turnaround execution, cross-border acquisition integration, and hands-on systems modernization—while also having built a Bloomberg business from $0 to $8M in year one.”

“Operations-focused executive and management consultant who has led operational buildouts across sectors: first CEO at a founder-led company, COO of a large nonprofit food bank, and co-founder of a 501(c)(3) that has run for over a decade serving thousands of at-risk children. Brings a structured, metrics-informed approach (process mapping, financial alignment, benchmarking, SWOT) and coaches leaders to connect vision and strategy to scalable operational execution.”

ALEXANDER SHEYNER

Screened

Executive IT & Enterprise Architecture leader specializing in portfolio transformation, data/AI, and M&A

Boston, MA35y exp

“Fractional CTO supporting early-stage teams in the UAE and Ukraine to build platforms using an "Agentic OS" approach—one focused on reducing friction across patient/provider/payor engagement and another on enforcing transparency for international rebuilding investments to reduce fraud. Also exploring an alternative-energy feedstock plantation opportunity in Armenia with multi-industry downstream revenue potential; has created project-specific investor pitch decks and is actively engaging potential investors.”

“Cross-functional operations leader who managed six departments and led a first-time international expansion from Dubai into Riyadh, including hiring a Saudi GRO to navigate registrations/licensing and local requirements. Implemented a BI dashboard and later integrated it with an ERP to give executives real-time visibility into sales, project delivery, and finance, and stood up a PMO to improve delivery and collections while reducing sales-to-delivery friction.”

Sadie Novello

Screened

Executive Operations & Content Leader (COO/CCO) in Media and Technology

Los Angeles, CA21y exp

“Business builder and operator with 15+ years developing new businesses inside larger companies, including joining GIPHY 5 years post-founding and helping drive value pre-acquisition. As Head of GIPHY Studios, led a major org and business-model transformation—converting a non-revenue content team into a profitable, self-sustaining creative agency embedded within the company.”

“Senior product leader at Squarespace overseeing the core website creation experience, with a standout track record in AI-powered product innovation and editor UX. They led major initiatives like Blueprint AI and Fluid Engine, combining user research, experimentation, and cross-functional leadership across a ~100-person org while developing PM talent and championing a human-centered AI philosophy.”

“Operations and leadership advisor with experience scaling and globalizing large and growing businesses, including Reebok’s expansion from ~$1B to ~$3B and Student Advantage’s rapid roll-up (15 acquisitions in 18 months). Known for post-merger/ERP-driven process redesign, building customer/metric feedback loops (NPS, time-to-ship), and coaching founders/executives across industries (tech, healthcare, biopharma, B2B SaaS/sports tech).”

Quinn Staudt

Screened

Executive Political & Public Sector Operations Leader specializing in campaigns, government, and strategy

19y exp

“Senior cross-functional leader with 20 years’ experience advising founders, C-suite, and elected officials; most recently served on the executive team of a New York City mayoral campaign overseeing 12+ departments, messaging alignment, and budget allocation. Brings strong operating cadence (daily check-ins/rolling agendas), data-driven prioritization, and proven discretion from nearly a decade holding Top Secret federal government clearance.”