Business Operations & Strategy Coaching, Events, and Resources

Business Operations and Strategy sounds like one thing. It's actually three: knowing how to think structurally, knowing how to operate inside complex organizations, and knowing how to make both visible to the people who decide your next move. I've worked across all three. At McKinsey, I was trained to break down ambiguous problems, build the business case, and communicate to senior stakeholders under pressure. At Ericsson, I rotated across business control, commercial strategy, and tactical management inside a 100,000-person global organization — which means I know what strategy looks like when it has to survive contact with reality. Now as VP of Global Business Control at a global SaaS company, I sit at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy at the executive level — and I see every day what separates the people who get pulled into high-stakes work from the ones who don't. Whether you're trying to break into BizOps or strategy for the first time, or you're already in the role and want to move faster — what I coach is the same: how to think like a strategist, how to operate with credibility inside complex organizations, and how to position yourself so that the right opportunities find you. BizOps and strategy roles reward people who can zoom out and zoom in at the same time. I'll help you build both.

I'm currently a Product BizOps expert at LinkedIn. Before this, I worked as an endowment investor focused on growth equity and venture capital. My degrees are in Finance and Management from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. I've spent the last 5 years coaching across the spectrum from early-career planning to technical interviewing for Product/Business Operations/Strategy/Cases. My clients work in Product, Commercial Strategy, Consulting, Business Operations, and more at companies like Disney, LinkedIn, and Google.

Realize is an executive coaching and consulting practice founded by Noah Isaacs who built and scaled his last company from 0 to 300 employees, raising over $80M from top-tier investors like Goldman Sachs and Capital One. Currently working with startups backed by Sam Altman, Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund, Y Combinator, General Catalyst, and many more. Noah provides hands-on, real-world strategies for leadership development, fundraising, and organizational health. Clients benefit from unlimited, concierge-level support, practical expertise, and access to a network of investors, empowering them to scale confidently and achieve their goals.

Ops leaders get handed impossible asks: do more with less, ship on time, and figure out where AI fits before your competitor does. I coach the people inside this pressure cooker. You walk away with a sharper operating rhythm, a clearer 90-day plan, and systems that keep working after our session ends. I spent 20+ years leading sales and operations across organizations doing $250M+ in revenue, then went to MIT for AI/ML and built two enterprise AI platforms from the ground up. I bring both sides: what actually ships in an ops org, and where AI belongs in the workflow. I do not hand you a framework and leave.

I help candidates navigate today’s highly competitive job market and land Strategy & Operations / Business Operations roles across big tech, startups, and high-growth companies. Over the past several years, I’ve successfully recruited for roles across multiple environments - including large tech companies, startups, and private equity portfolio operations teams - giving me firsthand insight into how different companies evaluate talent in today’s market. I currently work in Strategy & Operations at LinkedIn and previously worked in consulting at Oliver Wyman. In a tougher hiring environment where strong candidates are often getting filtered out early, my coaching focuses on helping candidates clearly position their experience, communicate their impact effectively, and stand out throughout the recruiting process.

I’m a seasoned strategy and business operations leader with experience across consulting and high-growth consumer tech. I’ve grown my career extremely quickly—starting with three years in management consulting at Deloitte, followed by three years at Stitch Fix (where I was promoted three times to Director), and most recently serving as VP of Strategy & Analytics at AllTrails, where I sit on the senior leadership team. In these roles, I’ve led long-term strategy development, annual planning, OKRs, business reviews, board materials, analytics, and research. I’ve also acted as a general manager for top company priorities including international expansion, monetization, and retention. My strength lies in balancing EQ and IQ—reading the room, understanding what matters to stakeholders, and adapting accordingly, while applying deep strategy and operations expertise to solve a company’s most complex, high-stakes challenges. As a coach, I can help with interview prep (including take-home projects), career navigation, or thought partnership on live projects. I’ve coached dozens of people into roles while also building teams from scratch and managing orgs of ~20 people. Looking forward to connecting and building a tailored plan for you!

I previously worked at Faire, Grow Therapy, and Better.com on their Strategy and Biz Ops & Analytics teams prior to transitioning into Venture Capital. In addition to my professional experience, I have successfully navigated the competitive hiring processes of top-tier organizations, earning multiple offers across various industries including DoorDash and Nordstrom (Enterprise Strategy). As a coach, I’m here to help others refine their interviewing skills (behavioral, case, and technical / analytical), craft compelling resumes, and position themselves as standout candidates in a highly competitive job market. My goal is to provide actionable feedback and personalized strategies that empower you to achieve your career aspirations with confidence.

I’ve spent the past several years operating inside high-growth startups, helping teams fix broken systems, scale operations, and make cleaner decisions under pressure. My experience spans strategy, go-to-market, product, hiring, and building the internal processes that keep a company running smoothly. I’ve stepped in as a fractional operator, built AI workflows, rebuilt team structures, and helped founders navigate their biggest strategic choices. My coaching focuses on clarity and execution. I help you simplify complex problems, build systems that make sense, and create a path you can actually follow. Whether you’re trying to scale your team, fix operational bottlenecks, sharpen your strategy, or get unstuck in your role as a leader, I bring a calm, practical approach that helps you move faster with confidence.

Built a career in strategy, marketing, and growth. From management consulting to leading brand at IBM and eBay, I now bring that corporate rigor to my coaching clients. I help you with strategy and systems to win right-fit clients at healthy margins. I share what I've learned and coach you so you can say exactly what buyers needs to hear to sign a five, six and seven-figure+ contract. And we avoid the big business ‘nice to haves’ a growing business can (and must) do without. Because in a sea of sameness, your moat is what you stand for, who you serve best, and what only you deliver. Sharpening one client's positioning increased their deal size 40% and cut their sales cycle 35%.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in finance and strategic investments, I bring a wealth of experience to my coaching in business strategy and operations. Currently, I serve as a Finance Manager at Microsoft, focusing on Cloud & AI Infrastructure Strategy, and have held pivotal roles at VU Venture Partners and Data Collective, where I sourced and evaluated startups across various industries. My diverse experience spans corporate development, venture capital, and investment banking, including impactful projects at J.P. Morgan and T. Rowe Price. I have coached numerous individuals, helping them navigate complex business landscapes and achieve their strategic goals. Let's connect to tailor a plan that aligns with your aspirations and drives your success!