Vetted Chief Operating Officers

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Alan Rudolph - Executive COO/CCO leading global Customer Success and Operations in B2B SaaS and Managed Services in Boca Raton, FL

Alan Rudolph

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

Boca Raton, FL15y exp
CendynDrexel University

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.

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Alex Lange - Executive Strategy & Technology Leader specializing in PropTech, digital marketing, and venture innovation in Bellevue, WA

Alex Lange

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Executive Strategy & Technology Leader specializing in PropTech, digital marketing, and venture innovation

Bellevue, WA36y exp
Full Beaker

Serial entrepreneur with decades in lead gen and CRM marketing and a track record of three exits/acquisitions. Founded Roost, a national MLS-driven real estate portal, leveraging SEO/SEM/email and a pilot-led, unit-economics approach (pricing, retention, CAC/LTV). Now exploring an AI-driven, end-to-end automation concept for SMB hyper-local marketing and execution.

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jeff ready - Executive Founder & CEO specializing in edge computing and AI platforms in Indianapolis, IN

Executive Founder & CEO specializing in edge computing and AI platforms

Indianapolis, IN25y exp
Scale ComputingRose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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Luke Kathol - Executive Operations Leader specializing in scaling multi-site platforms and real estate development in Reno, NV

Executive Operations Leader specializing in scaling multi-site platforms and real estate development

Reno, NV33y exp
Great American StorageSan Diego State University
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MV

Executive Operations Leader (COO/CEO) specializing in hospitality, real estate development, and digital transformation

Hollywood, FL18y exp
Seminole Tribe of FloridaUniversity of Phoenix
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MN

Executive Interim CEO/COO specializing in PE/VC value creation, turnarounds and digital transformation

Madrid, Spain28y exp
Nazca CapitalIE Business School
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SG

Senior Project Manager and product leader specializing in cybersecurity and financial services

Fenton, MO30y exp
ArchKey SolutionsSaint Louis University
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DS

Executive IT leader specializing in ERP, data platforms, and global manufacturing & supply chain

Boston, MA27y exp
DivertNational University of Ireland
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SB

Executive enterprise operations leader specializing in healthcare and technology transformation

Philadelphia, PA15y exp
SalesforceUniversity of Connecticut
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GW

Executive financial services leader specializing in asset management operations and governance

Leawood, Kansas, USA28y exp
Benefit Trust CompanyLondon Metropolitan University
Regulatory complianceData governanceProduct developmentAsset management operationsInvestment technology transformationRisk oversight+29
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CK

Executive product leader specializing in Healthcare IT and SaaS growth

Birmingham, AL27y exp
Muze HealthCornell University
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JW

Executive Operations Leader specializing in global transformation and service delivery

Dallas, TX28y exp
NorthMark StrategiesBaylor University
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RW

Executive technology and operations leader specializing in media and entertainment

Santa Clarita, CA22y exp
CYNRG Entertainment LLCPepperdine University
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JB

John Barker

Screened ReferencesStrong rec.

Executive Operations & Service Delivery Leader specializing in BPO, HRO, Payroll, and Finance services

Fort Lauderdale, Florida29y exp
FMS SolutionsLoyola University Chicago

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.

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YP

Executive Strategy & Operations Leader specializing in AI, IoT, and Enterprise SaaS

20y exp
Mapped AIArizona State University

Senior startup operator who turned an open-ended AI Data Fabric platform at Mapped into a validated category with repeatable revenue—building PMF validation, GTM (pricing/packaging, first GTM hires), and a major partner ecosystem (Microsoft, Honeywell, NTT, global SIs). Drove lighthouse Fortune 100 deployments, scaled to multi-million ARR within 24 months with ~70% partner-influenced pipeline, and led two fundraising rounds with full diligence/financial modeling and an OKR-driven operating system.

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DG

Executive Operator (Founder/COO) across Consumer Beverage and Early-Stage Tech

Boulder, Colorado16y exp
Finkel & Garf Brewing CompanyIndiana University Bloomington
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PT

Principal Data Strategy & Data Management Leader specializing in enterprise governance and analytics

Woodstock, IL25y exp
Taylored ConsultingSouthern Illinois University

Operator/program leader with experience building operating models and execution cadences for data/analytics and energy data services across Entech, HealthEquity, and RealPage. Has launched an undefined energy data management service into regulated enterprise environments and driven cross-functional alignment via dashboards, SLAs, and OKRs—contributing to enterprise wins and a successful company sale.

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DG

Executive Operations Leader specializing in PE-backed information management and M&A integration

Hackensack, NJ47y exp
Guardian Data DestructionPortland State University

Operations leader and consultant with deep experience scaling a PE-backed services business: as COO at Access Information Management, introduced KPI-driven management, industry-specific software/client portal, and incentive compensation to lift margins from 25% to 40%+ and help grow the company from ~$2M to $100M+ EBITDA. Later advised executive teams in Australia using open-book management and a rigorous accountability/metrics cadence to drive improved results.

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ML

Maurice Lange

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Executive Technology & Data Leader specializing in cloud platforms, AI/ML, and enterprise data

Tampa, FL35y exp
HigherEchelonRotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

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.

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GM

Executive Technology Leader specializing in global engineering scale and HealthTech transformation

Coral Gables, FL17y exp
Health GorillaMoscow Institute of Railroad Engineering

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.

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HW

Henri Ward

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Executive SaaS & Operations Leader specializing in global growth, GRC, and enterprise product strategy

Atlanta, GA27y exp
Cyber Alliance, LLCXavier University

COO experience at an early-stage technology company (CyberAlliance) focused on building scalable operating systems: SMART goal-setting by function, KPI-based performance management, monthly business reviews, and a structured stage-gate product introduction process. Also has hands-on experience rapidly adapting support operations to meet new customer 24x7 monitoring requirements while planning for scale.

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DM

Executive Technology Leader specializing in Healthcare IT, cybersecurity, and platform modernization

Edmond, OK20y exp
AlignRxUniversity of Alabama

Candidate is not currently pursuing a startup or business plan and is not looking to found a company at this time, expressing a preference for joining an existing organization. They have limited familiarity with the VC/accelerator landscape but are specifically interested in learning how companies are evaluated and how investment decisions are made.

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Timotthy Rock - Executive AEC Operations Leader specializing in infrastructure growth and M&A integration in Leawood, KS, United States

Timotthy Rock

Screened

Executive AEC Operations Leader specializing in infrastructure growth and M&A integration

Leawood, KS, United States42y exp
Gannett Fleming TranSystemsTexas A&M University

Operations leader with repeated experience integrating acquired firms into a larger platform, running top-to-bottom operational reviews and driving transitions to new policies, procedures, and systems using structured project management (ClickUp/monday.com). Known for building accountability cadences and coaching leaders—often shifting KPI visibility and leadership approach to improve consistency across revenue, billability, A/R, and other core metrics.

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