Executive Operations Leader specializing in AI, climate tech, and high-growth organizations
San Francisco, CAHead of Operations20 years experienceExecutiveArtificial IntelligenceSaaSClimate Tech
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Operator who has repeatedly stepped into founder-level, cross-functional ownership at startups—running full HR (recruiting, onboarding, benefits) with AI-driven process automation, and later serving as interim VP People & Culture during an executive transition. Also managed cap table, 409A, equity grants, and day-to-day investor relations, and built company-wide ELT goals/KPIs and operating rhythms tied to board-approved strategy.
Experience
Head of OperationsSoftmax
Chief of Staff, Corporate Secretary, VP of PeopleSemios
Chief of StaffVentureWell
Chief of StaffNextmv
GP/InvestorOmidyar Network, LLC
Buy-side Equity AnalystParnassus Investments
Senior ConsultantBooz & Co.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technologymaster, Energy Economics & Infrastructure Finance (concentration in negotiations)
Massachusetts Institute of Technologybachelor, Energy Economics & Infrastructure Finance (concentration in negotiations)
Key Strengths
Owned end-to-end HR function (recruiting through offboarding) at Softmax
Automated recruiting and interview pipeline using existing tools plus custom AI automations
Built structured onboarding process in Asana with compliance focus
Established ELT goals and KPIs from CEO/board-level objectives at Semios
Created baseline employee engagement measurement via survey to drive retention/satisfaction improvements
Stepped into interim VP People & Culture role during CFO transition and stabilized operations with consultants
Handled cap table, 409A process, and ongoing investor communications; ensured accurate equity tracking
Strong prioritization via quarterly goals and external compliance deadlines
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