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Turning Chaos Into Clarity

Fractional Chief of Staff support for founders and VCs

What is a Fractional Chief of Staff?

A Chief of Staff is the CEO’s strategic right hand. I connect priorities to plans, run cross-functional initiatives, and make sure decisions become outcomes. In a fractional model, you get that executive-level capability part-time, so you see C-suite impact without the full-time cost.

I’ve built systems that work when everything’s on the line — from the White House to federal agencies serving millions. Now I bring that operational discipline to leaders who can’t afford to get it wrong.

Who You Are

You’re a founder, executive, or mission-driven leader building something that matters. Your organization is past the startup phase and growing — but your operations haven’t kept pace. You’re spending more time firefighting than leading, and you know that operational chaos is limiting your impact.

You recognize that strong systems aren’t bureaucracy; they’re the foundation for scale. You’re ready to invest in getting your operations right so you can focus on what only you can do: vision, strategy, and growth. Whether you’re preparing for your next funding round, expanding your portfolio companies, or amplifying your social impact, you need executive-level operational expertise without the overhead of a full-time hire.

Proof of Impact

+30% Founder Time

Shift time from firefighting to growth, partnerships, and critical decisions.

40% Faster Decisions

Clear owners, crisp inputs, and decision logs shorten cycles.

85%+ OKRs Hit

Operating cadence and visibility translate into delivered outcomes.

What to Expect in the First 90 Days

Clarity

  • 90-day priority roadmap with clear owners
  • Decision-making framework and authority matrix
  • Weekly leadership cadence and agendas

Momentum

  • Documented workflows for critical processes
  • Cross-functional project tracking system
  • Meeting architecture that drives results

Scaling

  • Roles and responsibilities documentation
  • Communication protocols and norms
  • Onboarding playbook for new hires

The Golden Glue Framework™

Anchor Anchor

Stabilize priorities, meetings, and decision protocols.

Outcome: You act like a CEO, not a firefighter.

Build Build

Operational rhythms, team norms, and documented handoffs.

Outcome: Durable culture that scales.

Scale Scale

Hiring protocols, onboarding, and on-time financial closes.

Outcome: From reactive to predictable.

Catalyze Catalyze

Quarterly priorities, clear owners, visible progress.

Outcome: Aligned to the north star.

Optimize Optimize

Shorter cycles, tighter approvals, repeatable playbooks.

Outcome: Efficiency frees resources.

Coach Coach

Leader development, trust in delegation, 360° feedback.

Outcome: Sustainable executive capacity.

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