Scale Higher & Smarter with a Fractional COO

What is a Fractional COO?

A fractional Chief Operating Officer is an experienced operations executive who provides part—time or interim leadership to help your business grow sustainably. We partner with founders, CEOs, and executive teams to streamline operations, improve processes, and drive execution.

What Does a Fractional COO Do?

Provides executive-level operations leadership without a full-time hire

  • Designs and implements scalable business systems and processes

  • Aligns teams and departments for greater efficiency and accountability

  • Develops and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards

  • Leads strategic planning and ensures operational execution

  • Streamlines workflows to reduce costs and improve productivity

  • Manages cross-functional projects and operational roadmaps

  • Supports hiring and team development with organizational structure planning

  • Guides tech stack implementation and process automation

  • Offers interim operations leadership during transitions or growth phases

  • Helps founders and CEOs focus on vision instead of day-to-day tasks

  • Identifies and mitigates operational risks and bottlenecks

Who We Serve

  • Startups

    Startups need experienced operational support to scale efficiently. Our Fractional COO services for startups bring structure, process design, and execution support without the full-time executive cost. We help early-stage companies avoid operational bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and build scalable infrastructure.

  • Small Businesses

    As small businesses grow, they often outpace their internal systems and management capacity. Our Fractional COO for small business operations introduces strategy, team alignment, and process improvements to increase efficiency and profitability. We help you grow without adding unnecessary complexity.

  • Founders

    Founders wear too many hats—leading vision, managing teams, and solving operational issues daily. Our Fractional COO solutions for founders free up your time by overseeing day-to-day operations, improving performance metrics, and implementing systems that scale. With a trusted partner managing execution, you can stay focused on growth and innovation.

  • Companies Preparing for Acquisition

    Operational readiness is key when an entity is preparing to be purchased or is getting ready to acquire a company. We provide fractional COO support to prepare for exit, navigate due diligence, and coordination of smooth post-acquisition integration. Command stronger valuations and enable a seamless transition with a Fractional COO.

What Our Clients Say

  • I was deep in fundraising for my startup and I needed someone to keep the operations running smoothly. Kathy streamlined everything from team accountability to financial reporting so I could confidently present to investors. We closed our round successfully and I couldn't have done it without her.

    AI Startup Founder (Series A)

  • We were growing fast but kept stalling out. Engaging a fractional COO helped us to implement the right systems and helped us finally make data-driven decisions. I was able to step out of the weeds and return to strategy leading to double digit growth in the next year.

    CEO, Creative Services Consulting Firm

  • We brought in a fractinal COO to lead a turnaround for a declining region. Their strategic oversight, culture transformation, and metric driven leadership put us back on track.

    CFO, National Staffing & Consulting Firm

FAQs

How do I know if my business needs a Fractional COO?

It may be time for fractional operations leadership if you are struggling to manage growth, facing operational inefficiencies, or spending too much time in the weeds. Founders, CEOs, and executive teams often bring in a Fractional COO when they need help executing strategy, improving team alignment, or preparing for funding or an exit.

What’s the difference between a Fractional COO and a consultant?

A fractional COO embeds into your leadership team and actively leads the execution. They aren’t just advising - they build, manage, and optimize your operations alongside you or your team to achieve results.

What industries do you serve?

We work across industries with a focus on organizations that are undergoing a big change. This includes SaaS, professional services, e-commerce, creative agencies, and highly regulated companies. The common thread is the need to bring on operational expertise without the ability or obligation for full-time overhead.

Can you help with investor readiness or acquisition?

Absolutely! We have helped several organizations and their leadership teams prepare for due diligence by investors and potential buyers. A fractional COO can focus on the clean-up to optimize your business or that of the company you are targeting to buy, to ensure the business case is met from the deal.

What does a fractional COO cost?

We offer several flexible options to meet the needs of your business. Each engagement is custom-scoped based on your business needs, stage, and goals. Claim your free consultation to get your custom pricing today.

How quickly can a Fractional COO start making an impact?

Most clients see traction within 30 - 60 days. We focus on quick wins while building long-term systems for sustainable growth.

Operational Excellence without Full-Time Overhead