Hire the Top 3% of Fractional COOs in 48 Hours

Arun has been working as a freelance consultant since 2018 and gathers 15+ years of experience contributing as an analyst on both buy- and sell-side engagements across various industries. His key analytical strengths are a clear articulation of business fundamentals, financial modeling, enterprise and equity valuation of companies, and bespoke market research. Throughout his career, Arun has been part of fundraisings amounting to over $100 million of capital.

Rick is a business strategy, financial planning, and operations expert with over 20 years of experience as a chief operating and strategy officer and a Big 5 management consultant. He has led three company turnarounds, including one for a $500 million multinational firm, growing revenue by 28% and increasing profitability by 21% within two years. Leveraging his experience with companies of all sizes and across industries, Rick is willing to start delivering value and results in new projects.

Laura is a business consultant with over 20 years of experience in strategy, business expansion, competitive analysis, consumer insights, data analysis, and research. She has consulted with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and pre-revenue start-ups and has an established track record of improving revenue, margins, and scale. Laura started her career at Morgan Stanley New York, where she researched, conceptualized, and executed financing deals for almost one billion dollars.

Andon is a business operations executive with 15+ years of experience leading product launches, cross-functional coordination, and operational scaling in media and technology. He's an expert in building operational frameworks from concept to execution, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving growth initiatives in fast-paced environments. Andon has led product development and business transformation efforts, guiding organizations from startup scaling to major institutional operations.

Fabian is a seasoned IT and growth consultant who has been building strategies for SaaS, AI, FMCG, and service companies and for his own ventures for 10+ years. His fields of expertise include operational excellence, IT strategy, financial analysis, omnichannel marketing, and outbound/inbound sales strategy. Fabian combines his full-stack programming skills with his entrepreneurial acumen to drive results as he enjoys helping businesses plan, analyze, and expand their operations.

John is a fractional COO and operator who partners with founders to scale their businesses. He brings a multidisciplinary background, including corporate law, customer insights, sales leadership, general management, and product strategy. John has supported dozens of early-stage teams, including one company that exceeded the $100 million in revenue milestone and another that nearly reached that mark. His approach is structured and flexible, built on strong relationships and disciplined execution.

Every entrepreneur needs a trusted advisor and sparring partner to troubleshoot ideas, develop financial intelligence, and navigate complex decisions. That’s where Victoria comes in. She is a CFA and FRM-certified financial expert with 15+ years in startups, scale-ups, and top investment banks. She has built scalable finance teams, led financial strategy, and managed IPOs, valuations, and risk assessments. Victoria offers honest, no-filter advice to help companies scale efficiently and succeed.

Mohammad has over two decades of experience across diverse emerging markets and holds an MBA. As a business excellence advisor, he's helped SMEs and startups build their business models and structures to achieve remarkable growth and advised on funding needs. He also has extensive experience in digital transformation through postgraduate studies and in reengineering processes and teams to enter new markets. Mohammad joined Toptal to help clients create global success stories.

Leticia is a consultant with a 16-year business career working with some of Europe's most well-respected startups, such as GoCancel, APC, Moonshot Switzerland, and Panama's Swatch Group. As a strategic thinker who cares deeply about personal and professional relationships, she became an expert in growth strategy, digital transformation, and operational improvement topics. Leticia enjoys freelancing because it lets her meet many fascinating entrepreneurs and investors.

Prasun is a seasoned management consultant with over 18 years of experience in strategy and digital transformation. Prasun brings broad domain expertise across enterprise technology, generative AI, fintech, payments, and cybersecurity, aligning innovative strategies with evolving industry demands. His technical acumen, grounded in deep industry insight and advanced technology frameworks, enables the design and integration of innovative solutions to complex business challenges.

Josh is an experienced early-stage venture investor, having sat on boards of SaaS and consumer startups in the US and India over the past 15 years. Josh worked closely with founders in multiple sectors, including vertical SaaS platforms, healthtech, fintech, audio infrastructure, no-code data science platforms, and consumer brands. Josh is willing to continue helping companies with hiring, product roadmap strategy, product-market fit, and growth.