What's an operating partner?

An operating partner is a key resource who works hand-in-hand with startup founders to drive growth and increase value. Unlike a Fractional CxO, who typically specializes in a specific area of the business, an operating partner takes a more holistic approach and offers guidance that seamlessly integrates processes and priorities across the spectrum of operational, legal, financial, and marketing aspects.

While operating partners have historically been a benefit that comes with receiving capital from VC or PE firms, ambitious founders are now leveraging operating partner services to bolster their businesses without being forced to give away equity.

A few of the ways we boost your business:

Operational Infrastructure: Streamline, refine, and digitize operations to support sustainable scaling.
Financial Efficacy: Improve budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analyses to put every dollar to work for the business.
Legal Risk Mitigation: Stay protected and profitable as you pursue government contracts, partnerships, or other opportunities.
Revenue Growth: Strengthen go-to-market and pursue untapped opportunities for increasing market share.

Meet Your Operating Partner

operating partner services are the superior way to scale

Sure, you could hire a consultant, but the operating partner model is better.

Here's why:

Partner with Experienced Founders: Our team of operating partners have founded, bootstrapped, and negotiated lucrative exits. They know what it's like to be all in on a business they've built from scratch — and they know what it's like to feel scared shitless while they do it because they don't have a Plan B. This is the experienced, real-world, no-bullshit guidance you need.‍
Save Thousands by Skipping the Full-Time Hire: We don't have to tell you that executive leaders are expensive investments. Working with us gives you access to executives who can embed with your team and run point on key areas of the business without adding to your head count and costing you hundreds of thousands in salary and benefits. An operating partner helps you grow until you're really ready for that full-time hire.‍
Get Holistic Guidance: Consultants can often have tunnel vision because they specialize in a specific area of the business. We do things a little differently. When you work with us, you get access to a hive mind of experts in operations, finance, legal, and marketing. We offer insights and roadmaps that consider every aspect of your business, so the solutions we implement with you are sound and sustainable. ‍
Scale Without Giving Away Equity: If you're intent on bootstrapping, this is the perfect way to scale faster while maintaining full ownership. You pay our monthly retainers but you don't have to give us shares. Really.

Do You Have What It Takes to Work With Us?

You've Reached $1 Million ARR and You're Ready to Keep Going

In the grand scheme of growth, getting to $1 million is relatively easy. But going from $1 million to $10 million is a real grind. This is our sweet spot, and we'll make it yours too.

Scale to $10 Million

You're Running a Real Business, Not Just Playing Business

There are people who like the idea of being founders and people who love to build. We work with the latter. If you want all the glory without the grit that's required, it's not a fit.

It's Time to Talk Shop

You Prize Excellence, Transparency, and Getting Shit Done

Scaling is uncomfortable and, let's get real, totally soul-sucking at times. We're on your side and we're here to help. But egos undermine the most brilliant founders, so we need to know you're up for the challenge.

Let's Roll Up Our Sleeves