Start with the real problem.
Define the core issue, not the symptoms. Clarity first, then everything else.
I’ve spent most
of my career
inside the problem.
I work with founders and leadership teams to solve hard business problems, build stronger operating models, and use AI in ways that actually improve the answer.
Operator. Strategist. Problem solver.
How I work
I bring a pragmatic, commercial mindset to complex situations. No theory for theory’s sake. Just clear thinking, fast alignment, and execution that sticks.
Prefer practical systems over theatre.
Simple, robust systems beat complex slide decks every time.
Use AI where it improves the answer.
Apply the right tools to remove friction, expand capacity, and drive better decisions.
Build, don’t just advise.
I roll up my sleeves with your team to design, implement, and embed what works.
Experience snapshot
Built inside businesses. Not outside looking in.
Early career
Operations leader.
Built and scaled teams and systems across high-growth businesses.
2012–2016
Growth & transformation.
Led operational turnarounds and growth programs for VC-backed companies.
2017–2021
Strategy & systems.
Advised founders and executives on operating models, automation, and metrics.
2022–2024
AI in practice.
Helped teams adopt AI where it creates real leverage across operations, product, and go-to-market.
Today
Founder & advisor.
Working with a select group of founders and leadership teams on their most important problems.
Where I get pulled in
01
Growth is getting messy.
Revenue is up, but complexity, costs, or delivery are holding you back.
02
Teams lack clarity.
Roles, priorities, and decisions aren’t aligned, and it’s slowing execution.
03
You’re evaluating something new.
New market, product, or business model, you need clear thinking and a plan.
04
Operations need a reset.
Processes, tools, and systems aren’t fit for where you’re headed next.
05
AI could help, but where?
You want practical use cases and real impact, not more noise or hype.
Let’s solve what’s holding you back.
If you’re wrestling with a tough problem or planning your next move, let’s talk.
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