Business Operations & Strategy Coaching, Events, and Resources

With a successful track record in scaling businesses and enhancing operational processes, I have acquired a depth of knowledge in strategic planning, project execution, and team leadership. As a Director of Growth Operations for a tech startup, I implemented growth strategies that doubled revenue year over year and led to a significant increase in both B2B clients and B2C users. My experience extends beyond strategic planning to the meticulous execution of operational initiatives, from a comprehensive overhaul of system architectures to seamless 3rd-party integrations. This holistic approach has led to substantial improvements in efficiency and profitability, driving exponential growth for the companies I've worked with. In my coaching sessions, I offer the opportunity to leverage my insights and experiences to advance your business strategy and operations prowess. Whether you're looking to refine your business strategy, improve your operational processes, or simply understand the intersection between the two, I'm here to guide and empower you toward your business goals.

I’m a former VC where I evaluated hundreds of founders, reviewed pitch decks, built investment theses, and led diligence for both private and public investments. I later became the CEO and founder of a venture-backed startup funded by Silicon Valley and Singapore-based VCs, giving me firsthand experience building strategy, GTM plans, and fundraising materials from the founder side. My background includes 20 years in strategy, finance, and operations across roles at Catcha Group (Southeast Asia’s leading venture builder) and the Clermont Group (private equity). I specialize in helping early-stage companies clarify their business model, craft investor-ready narratives, and structure compelling pitch decks and strategic plans. Whether you need to refine your fundraising story, tighten your strategy, or build a clear and persuasive pitch, I bring the perspective of both an investor and a founder to help you communicate your value and accelerate your growth.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in business strategy and operations, I bring a wealth of experience from my roles as Founder and CEO of HDO Health and as a Board Advisor at Remento. My journey includes strategic consulting and leadership development through The Leadership Seed, where I help individuals and organizations unlock their leadership potential. As a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, I stay at the forefront of management and leadership trends, ensuring my clients receive cutting-edge insights. Whether you're looking to refine your business strategy or enhance operational efficiency.

Welcome to my profile! With over 25 years of experience in business strategy and operations, I have honed my skills in sales, productivity, maximizing profit margin, strategic talent development tiers, and planning across top companies like Apple, Sweetgreen, and Starbucks. As a US Business Operations Manager across multiple he New York metro areas, I have successfully led teams through transformative growth, cost savings initiatives, talent retention, and operational excellence. My 2 decades of experience as a single unit, big box, and multi-unit portfolio manager has equipped me with a deep understanding of strategic talent management and cross-functional collaboration. I am passionate about helping individuals and owners unlock and achieve top results. Let's connect to discuss how I can support your business strategy and operations journey!

As a qualified career coach specializing in consulting and strategy roles, my expertise comes from extensive industry experience and a passion for empowering students. With a background in top-tier consulting firms and tech, I've interviewed hundreds of candidates, giving me invaluable insights into what companies seek. I offer personalized coaching and interview preparation to help candidates stand out and excel in their career pursuits. Let's work together to achieve your goals and secure that dream role in consulting or strategy.

Hello and welcome! I am Parina Daswaney, and I'm passionate about helping ambitious individuals like you achieve their career goals. My unique background combines the rigor of corporate strategy and operations with the creativity of entrepreneurship. As an international student, I landed internships at Wayfair my sophomore year and Ralph Lauren my junior year, building a solid foundation in business strategy and operations. This hard work paid off when I secured a full-time position at Wayfair after graduating. I quickly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming a manager while also successfully navigating the complexities of obtaining a green card. Following Wayfair, I further honed my skills and experience in a fast-paced environment at DoorDash. Beyond my corporate experience, I've also gained invaluable insight into the world of venture capital by consulting for XRC Ventures and DSG Ventures and built up my own successful side hustle, Blog Beauty Boss and Dance With Parina. This varied experience has equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to help you navigate complex business landscapes and achieve your strategic goals. Whether you're working on refining your operational efficiency, building your business strategy, or developing your leadership skills, I can provide the tailored guidance to support your growth. Let's connect and explore how I can help you reach your full potential!

Welcome to my profile! I am passionate about the intersection of business and technology. I have an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and hold a BS in Business Administration from UNC Kenan-Flagler. I have supported Admissions Committee interviews and TA'd Negotiations classes at Chicago Booth. From a professional perspective, I am currently a GM at AirGarage, a Series B startup, where I manage an 8-figure P&L. Prior to this, I led strategic pilot projects at Scale AI in the Generative AI space. Prior to this, I worked at Instacart for over 5 years where I helped scale Operations from Series E all the way through IPO. My experience began when I learned to solve for cold starts by launching markets across the US and Canada. Eventually this turned into a Senior Manager role where I led strategy and operations for our Canadian markets. Prior to Instacart, I have experience as a IBM Digital Strategy Consultant supporting retail clients. Over the years, I have successfully coached several individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of business strategy and operations. Whether you're looking to break into top companies, advance your career, or considering a top MBA program, I'm here to provide tailored guidance. Feel free to reach out to start your journey towards success!

I am here to help you! I specialize in guiding candidates through the end-to-end process of earning a Business Operations role at major companies like LinkedIn, Google, Meta, and others. Over the last 4 years at LinkedIn Business Operations (BizOps), I have conducted behavioral and case interviews plus been in the discussions on the final hiring decision. My coaching approach is centered on empowering individuals with the tips / tricks to both get their resume to the "top of the pile" and then rock their behavioral and case interviews. I'm currently a Manager at LinkedIn and advise leaders on how to shape the product strategy to generate the greatest business impact. This role has enabled my passion for using data-analytics and strategy to inform business decisions. Prior to LinkedIn, I worked for 3 years as a Consultant at Deloitte within the Healthcare industry. For those hoping to make the transition to Business Operations, I am here to share the learnings, best practices, and resources that I have curated to earn your dream role. I also just love talking and meeting new people, so feel free to schedule a free Intro Call or drop a note if anything on my profile connects with your goals.

Hello and welcome to my profile! With a robust background in business strategy and operations, I bring a wealth of experience from my roles at AWS, where I lead strategy and operations for EMEA Demand Generation and Inside Sales, managing $3.9B in revenue. My experience in streamlining processes and optimizing cross-functional initiatives has consistently driven significant improvements in sales productivity and revenue attainment. As a coach, I've successfully guided individuals in their approach to Amazon interviews and the Amazon way of working. Whether you're looking to apply Amazon principles and ways of working to your business strategy or to join the Amazon workforce, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and explore how I can help you succeed!

As a trusted advisor to executives at companies like LinkedIn (Microsoft), Google, Databricks, and Gilead, I combine strategic business acumen with deep leadership development expertise. My track record includes driving 75M+ in transformation benefits and launching international growth strategies that generated 166M+ in new business. Leaders hire me for my unique ability to accelerate both business results and leadership effectiveness—whether that's shortening complex BB sales cycles by 2-8 months or developing high-performance teams. A crucial part of my approach leverages the 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘠𝘰𝘶 assessment, developed by Ray Dalio’s organization, to elevate leaders’ self-awareness and effectiveness. As one of a select group of certified PrinciplesYou facilitators, I guide leaders in identifying opportunities for strategic alignment and unlocking their potential to drive lasting impact within their organizations. As an author of multiple leadership books and an award-winning Business Coach (US SBA THRIVE program), I help executives and business owners transform their organizations through strategic repositioning, operational excellence, and enhanced leadership capabilities. Clients value my hands-on style and ability to oscillate between strategic foresight and operational impact.