Operating Model
When Founders Become the Bottleneck
The same instincts that built the company to Series A are often what prevent it from scaling to Series C. Here's how to recognize the shift — and what to do about it.
August 2026·6 min read
Articles
Practical writing on operations, scale, and the work of a Fractional COO.
Ideas and frameworks for founders and CEOs who are rebuilding the operating structure of their companies — from Series A to C+ and beyond.
AI & Operations
Avoiding AI Challenges: The Importance of Process Optimization Before Implementation
Adopting AI holds immense promise, but without a thorough business assessment it can magnify inefficiencies. Why process, data, and workforce readiness must come first.
September 2024·2 min read
Program Management
The Power of a Program Management Office (PMO): Why It’s a Game-Changer for Today’s Organizations
A well-structured PMO bridges strategy and execution, aligning projects with organizational goals while increasing visibility, standardizing processes, and optimizing resources.
November 2024·4 min read
Transformation
Panic or Pivot: Why Business Transformation Is More Critical Than Ever in the Age of AI
AI doesn't just automate tasks — it reshapes markets. The difference between companies that thrive and those that fall behind is whether leadership panics or pivots with intent.
2024·5 min read
Operations
Why Every Company Needs an Operational Health Check — Even If They're Not Scaling — in the AI Era
You don't need a growth spurt to need clarity. A regular operating review surfaces hidden risk, wasted motion, and the gaps AI will exploit before it becomes expensive.
2024·5 min read
Change Management
Why ADKAR Is My Go-To Framework for Leading Successful Change
Real transformation doesn't fail because of strategy. It fails because people don't adopt it. ADKAR gives leaders a practical lens for moving teams from awareness to reinforcement.
2024·4 min read
AI & Operations
AI-Enabled Operations Start With Workflow, Not Tools
Buying AI tools before the operating model is ready is how pilot projects die. The companies that capture value build workflow, ownership, and data discipline first.
July 2026·7 min read
Scale
From Series A to Series B: The Operating Discipline That Actually Matters
What separates companies that scale cleanly from those that stall isn't headcount. It's decision cadence, ownership clarity, and reporting that leaders can trust.
June 2026·8 min read
Engagement Models
Fractional COO vs. Operating Partner: Choosing the Right Level of Support
Advisory, embedded leadership, and full Fractional COO support each solve a different problem. A framework for matching the intervention to the constraint.
May 2026·5 min read
Governance
Due-Diligence Readiness Is an Operating Habit, Not a Sprint
By the time diligence starts, the data either exists or it doesn't. The companies that survive scrutiny build governance and reporting discipline long before the process begins.
April 2026·6 min read
Transformation
Cost Reduction Without Breaking Scale
Cutting cost and building capacity aren't opposites. The best operating redesigns remove work that shouldn't exist and free the team to do what matters.
March 2026·7 min read
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