Vetted Contract Negotiation Professionals

“Operations leader/advisor experienced in bringing structure to early-stage/growing companies by connecting Vision-Mission-Strategy to execution via roadmaps, accountability, and KPI scorecards with defined operating cadences. Demonstrated measurable impact by redesigning sales compensation around margin by product/retailer, improving profitability by 4 points within six months, and has reported directly to founders/CEOs with sales and finance backgrounds.”

“Recruiting leader with experience managing teams from 5 to 55 and staying hands-on in senior/executive searches. Partnered closely with HRBPs and a CFO at PDT, including designing compensation structures for a junior-talent program and helping build out the CFO’s organization over 6 years. Known for implementing a shorter, structured, data-driven interview process that improved hiring speed and enabled teams to become fully staffed and more proactive in hiring.”

“Former COO at a venture firm who founded a consultancy/startup serving luxury apparel and accessories brands, with current paying clients acquired through her executive network. Focuses on operational and business strategy for luxury brands of African descent and runs end-to-end product development and sourcing across NYC/China with supplier links to Turkey and India; previously built a book of business at Morgan Stanley and advised startups.”

“Engineering/tech leader with experience spanning major platforms (mentions Microsoft and AWS) and leading ML-driven product architecture (ranking systems). Describes driving a shift to a layered, API-standardized service architecture (including vector database components) that materially increased delivery speed (weeks to hours) while improving scalability and security, and emphasizes rigorous execution reviews (QDR/OKRs) plus transparent remote-team operating rhythms.”

“Repeat startup co-founder with multiple successful exits and significant fundraising experience (most recent raise $6M USD; prior raise £10M GBP). Interested in roles bridging investors and startups—performing due diligence and evaluating MVPs/USPs to help firms invest in the right companies and support portfolio growth toward exit.”

Joseph Vito

Screened

Principal Technology Transformation Executive specializing in cloud modernization and data platforms

New York, NY35y exp

“AWS advisory leader and long-tenured (4 decades) execution-focused operator who helps startups and enterprise "startup-like" business units scale operations through customer-centric mechanisms (Working Backwards/PRFAQ) and tech-enabled modernization. Delivered concrete process gains (e.g., ~30% faster mortgage workflow and ~10 manual handoffs eliminated via automation/microservices) and advises VC/startups on data/infra ops, AI-driven differentiation, and go-to-market positioning across multiple industries.”

“Founder of Optibuy, a newly launched advisory firm focused on energy and manufacturing, combining AI, risk management, operational excellence, and digital transformation to solve longstanding industry problems. The candidate is pursuing an E&P studio model to incubate client solutions and has a targeted fundraising strategy aimed at O&G corporate VC arms, energy-focused VCs, and experienced industry angels.”

Margaret Liu

Screened ReferencesModerate rec.

Mid-level VC Investor specializing in early-stage investing and cross-border expansion

San Francisco, CA8y exp

“San Francisco-based VC professional with 4 years of investment banking and 3 years of venture experience, focused on high-volume founder sourcing through invitation-only Bay Area events and pitch competitions. Recently sourced two startups at an event and advanced both into follow-on meetings and due diligence, using a structured process for discovery, data room/NDA requests, and partner/IC updates.”

“Former COO of Hamilton Lane’s direct investment unit (appointed in 2007) who helped professionalize operations in an early-stage environment—implementing DealCloud, revamping investment committee materials, and creating valuation governance. Known for pairing process/technology upgrades with culture repair through high-touch communication and transparent leadership.”

“Senior enterprise and public sector sales leader with deep experience running large multi-country organizations across Latin America and the Americas, including $300M+ P&L ownership. At Motorola Solutions, they transformed a transactional sales model into a strategic solutions engine, growing revenue from roughly $55M to over $300M in two years while driving major market share gains and leading complex government modernization deals.”

“International brand and growth marketing leader with experience at Paramount+, Adidas (HQ Germany), and Nike, known for building scalable playbooks and operating models that align creative/social/production across global franchise teams. Drove triple-digit engagement growth in 3 months at Paramount+ and launched Adidas Women’s #mygirls program, contributing to 200% YoY holiday sales growth through community-led storytelling, influencer/creator partnerships, and rigorous short-form testing across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.”

Dominique Fluker

Screened

Senior Journalist & Content Marketer specializing in lifestyle, entertainment, and tech brands

9y exp

“Growth-creative marketer who led GTM strategy and execution for three Instagram Reels product launches, owning editorial strategy, social distribution, and educational content aimed at creators and SMBs. Leans heavily on audience research (case studies/surveys) and cross-functional collaboration with product/design to build Reels-first storytelling and iterate quickly under tight launch timelines.”

Alexander Altieri

Screened

Senior Corporate Lawyer & Strategic Advisor specializing in M&A and capital markets

New York, NY9y exp

“Corporate transactional/M&A attorney with private equity deal experience who runs cross-functional workstreams across tax, finance/lending, restructuring, and benefits, and is trusted as an "outside in-house counsel" for C-suite needs (board materials, equity, annual reports). Previously led day-to-day operations at a custom-apparel startup, automating fulfillment and scaling a nationwide campus-manager program (25+ hires) while improving fulfillment speed and driving $2M+ annual revenue growth.”