My Story
How the 2008 financial crisis taught me that chaos creates opportunity for systematic thinkers
After scaling YDLP Investments from zero to $20M+ in managed equity with just a 6-person team, I discovered the secret: it's not about building more processes, it's about building the right systems with the right people.
"Managing two complex pipelines simultaneously – deals on one side, investors on the other – I was drowning. Small check sizes meant we needed extreme efficiency to survive. That's when I realized: without rock-solid processes, even the best opportunities turn into operational nightmares."
My Mission Today
Since then, I've served as Fractional COO for multiple growth-stage companies across technology, education, and financial services, helping founders reclaim 20+ hours per week to focus on what they do best.
My Philosophy
Measure success by how many hours we give back to you. Great operations isn't about perfection – it's about building resilient systems that let talented people thrive in their natural strengths.
What Makes My Approach Different
Enterprise-level strategies designed for small, agile teams that need to move fast
Enterprise Strategies, Small Team Scale
I apply enterprise-level methodologies to teams of 2-10 people, giving you big company advantages without the bureaucracy.
Personality-Role Alignment
I believe in putting the right people in the right seats based on natural strengths, not just skills – happy people create productive companies.
Lightweight Systems That Scale
I build systems that accelerate growth, not bureaucracy that slows it down. Every process serves a purpose and adapts as you grow.
Distributed Team Expertise
Having managed teams across continents, I understand the unique challenges of modern operational complexity and remote collaboration.
Proven Results
Real outcomes from working with founders like you
Client Success Metrics
Track Record
The GRIT Framework
A systematic approach to operational excellence, developed through real-world experience scaling businesses from startup to significant revenue.
Growth-focused
Organizational Design
Structure that scales with your business, not against it. Clear accountability without bureaucracy.
Role-personality
Alignment
Right people in right seats based on natural strengths, not just skills. Happy people = productive companies.
Integrated
Automation & Systems
Hybrid AI-human teams where technology amplifies human strengths instead of replacing them.
Tactical & Strategic
Planning
Weekly execution rhythms that serve broader strategic goals. Process-driven execution at every level.
Featured In
Life Bridge Capital, How to Scale Commercial Real Estate, ThinkWealthy Podcast (Host, 53+ episodes)
Podcast Appearances
- • The Real Estate Syndication Show (WS371)
- • Work Hard Invest Harder Podcast
- • The Real Estate Investing Experience
- • Passive Investor Podcast
Education & Training
- • AI Accelera Program - AI-driven business acceleration
- • LinkedIn Thought Leadership (9,260+ followers)
- • Regular educational content on operational efficiency
Why I Do This
After successfully scaling my own ventures, I realized my true passion: helping founders escape the operational quicksand that kills most startups.
"I believe great operations isn't about perfection – it's about building resilient systems that let talented people thrive in their natural strengths."
My mission is simple: give you back your time and sanity so you can focus on what you do best – whether that's building products, closing deals, or casting vision. Because when founders operate in their zone of genius, everyone wins: the founder, the team, the customers, and the families they all support.
Compound Interest of Operations
Small, consistent improvements create outsized long-term value
Systems-First Approach
Build scalable, repeatable processes before scaling teams
People-Centric Operations
Operations should help people thrive in their natural strengths