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Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in strategic operations and transformation, I have honed my skills in executive stakeholder management and operational excellence. As a former Director of Global Operations Transformation and Compliance at Elastic, I led initiatives that delivered $1.5 million in savings and improved operational efficiency by 75%. My journey also includes pivotal roles at Intel and Accenture, where I managed multi-million dollar program portfolios and secured significant cost savings. As the CEO and Founder of my own consulting firm, I am passionate about guiding aspiring Chief of Staff professionals to excel in their roles. Let's connect to tailor a strategy that aligns with your career aspirations and unlocks your full potential!

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University and a rich academic background from Texas Christian University, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to my coaching practice. As a former Fulbright Fellow and a member of Phi Beta Kappa, I have honed my skills in leadership and strategic thinking, which are crucial for a successful Chief of Staff role. My experience in various leadership positions, including serving on the Board Fellows Executive Team and as an Admissions Ambassador, has equipped me with the insights needed to guide aspiring Chiefs of Staff in navigating their career paths. Let's work together to develop your strategic acumen and leadership skills to excel in this pivotal role. Reach out to start your journey!

I landed a Chief of Staff role at a top climate-tech startup in India, Varaha, when they were seed-stage and ~20 employees. I was Chief of Staff to the CEO, scaling Varaha to 120+ employees, 10+ projects across 4 categories in 4 countries. I was promoted to Lead - Founders Office, a role in which I hired and built Varaha's Founder's Office team before leaving for my MBA. Highlights of my Varaha experience included: - Sales: Led go-to-market for Indian corporate customers; Forward-sold $350K agroforestry carbon credits to a food company to partially offset its next 15 years’ carbon emissions, negotiating pricing and prepayment over 10 months - Venture Fundraising: Managed $8.7M Series A fundraise end-to-end alongside the CEO by creating pitch deck, business plan, financial model, and data room; Led 10+ pitch calls and managed due diligence with VCs, lawyers, and Big 4 auditors - Philanthropic Fundraising: Won $150K UBS Optimus Foundation prize for a blended finance instrument targeting 15B liters water savings via direct-seeded rice; Won $90K grant for India’s largest enhanced rock weathering pilot (1,000 tons/year carbon removal) - Strategic Planning: Built and presented Annual Operating Plan to the Board - Team-building: Staffed 4 senior management positions, directing HR team to evaluate global candidates (including for Chief of Staff roles) - Public Relations: Elevated Varaha’s brand as a panelist and workshop convener at the United Nations (Bangkok), World Bank, FCDO (UK foreign aid), FICCI (India’s apex business chamber), NABARD (India’s agri bank), CGIAR (global research consortium)

Having worked in Chief of Staff roles for three CEOs, including the Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company as well as the CEO of a Tech Startup backed by a16z, I specialize in supporting early-to-mid-career professionals who are going through major transitions that will have them working closely with senior executives at their companies. I also support students (undergrad and grad) who are considering their first career or making career transitions in business, consulting and finance.

With extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence, I am exceptionally qualified to serve as a Chief of Staff Coach on Leland, guiding professionals seeking to excel in this pivotal role. My background includes over 11 years as a Naval Officer, culminating in my position as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Navy Chief of Legislative Affairs, who reports directly to the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations. In this capacity, I collaborated closely with US Senators/Congressmen and Senate/House Committee staff, managing high-stakes legislative initiatives and ensuring alignment across executive branches. Complementing this, my five years in product management at leading tech companies such as Amazon, LinkedIn, and Guideline have refined my expertise in cross-functional coordination, strategic planning, and driving organizational priorities to achieve measurable results. As a coach, I am dedicated to empowering people to break into the Chief of Staff role and enhance their strategic leadership capabilities. My approach draws from proven experience as a strategic partner in executive stakeholder management, optimizing operational workflows, and delivering high-impact organizational outcomes in dynamic environments. By providing tailored guidance on frameworks such as OKRs, stakeholder mapping, and strategic communication, I equip people with the tools to articulate their value, build executive trust, and navigate complex challenges effectively. My commitment is to offer people actionable strategies and personalized mentorship to realize their Chief of Staff aspirations with confidence and precision.

I'm a two-time chief of staff who has navigated the gamut of the role in both Private Equity and Venture Capital backed companies. From managing executives to leading through difficult company events to bringing special projects to life, I've built up a strong CoS toolkit. In my first CoS role, I successfully transitioned from CoS to our VP of Partnerships of Operations in only 9 months. As a Stanford MBA graduate, I served as a leadership coach and helped students to find their management style. I have successfully coached half a dozen individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of the Chief of Staff role and achieve their career goals. Let's connect to explore how I can support your professional journey!

I can coach on the Chief of Staff role because I’ve held the position myself for two years and am active in the Chief of Staff Network. Having both firsthand experience and insight from interviewing for multiple Chief of Staff roles previously, I deeply understand the nuances, expectations, and pathways to success in this position. I'd love to help you select a role, prepare for an interview, or uplevel your skillset.

Selected for Shore Capital Partners’ CXO Program, an investor-operator development program that embeds future executives full-time within a Shore portfolio company. I joined Mosaic Flavors as its first management-team hire and served as Chief of Staff to the CEO / VP of Strategy, while maintaining direct exposure to Shore’s investment and operating teams. Unlike a traditional PE portfolio operations role supporting multiple companies, I was fully embedded in a single investment and operated as part of the portfolio company’s leadership team. I helped build and execute the company’s growth strategy, led cross-functional initiatives spanning commercial strategy, pricing, M&A, and operations, and prepared and presented quarterly performance and strategic updates to the Board. The program also included a personal investment/buy-in component, giving me direct equity participation and aligning my incentives with the company’s investors and management team.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in management consulting at Bain & Company, where I served as a Senior Associate Consultant, and my role as Chief of Staff and VP of Strategy and Corporate Development at BioLite, I bring a wealth of experience to my coaching practice. My journey has equipped me with the strategic insights and leadership skills necessary to excel in high-impact roles. I specialize in guiding aspiring Chiefs of Staff to navigate their career paths effectively, leveraging my firsthand experience in both consulting and executive support. Whether you're looking to refine your strategic thinking, corporate development / M&A, or enhance your leadership capabilities, I'm here to help you achieve your career goals. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

Welcome to my profile! With a diverse background spanning strategic roles at top companies like LinkedIn and Dropbox, and as a former founder/CEO myself, I bring a wealth of experience to my coaching. Currently, as Chief of Staff at Atomic AI, I work at the cutting edge of machine learning and structural biology. My journey has equipped me with the skills to guide aspiring Chiefs of Staff in crafting the right narrative. There is no right path to become a CoS, but having an understanding of the role can help take diverse work experiences and tailor them to what your principal may be looking for. Having coached nearly 20 individuals on networking strategies, negotiations, and zeroing on the right opportunities, I have the right experience to help you get to the next rung in your career ladder and beyond. Reach out to do an initial call and we can go from there!