Founder Advisory
Experienced Sparring for Critical Decisions
Confidential, experienced advice from Operators, when founders need clarity fast and can’t afford a wrong call.
For Tough Decisions
Founders often face complex decisions alone, investor pressure, co-founder conflict, new growth phases. Sometimes you just need a neutral, experienced voice. OPERATORS gives you instant access to seasoned executives, entrepreneurs, and experts for confidential, pay-by-the-hour sparring. No commitments, no equity, just clarity when you need it.
When to Use Advisory
When Founders Typically Reach Out
Founders come to us when they’re facing sensitive decisions, structural changes, or moments where neutral, experienced perspective matters.
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Team & Investor Dynamics
Founder conflict, investor pressure, board evolution, alignment issues.
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Strategic Shifts & Growth
New markets, pricing, partnerships, preparing for scale, governance frameworks.
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Critical Decisions
Funding rounds, leadership decisions, or moments where a trusted external view is needed.
Founder Experiences
Why Founders
Trust OPERATORS
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There’s a point where advice and investor input stop being enough - you need someone who’s actually been there, who can give direct and pragmatic guidance when it counts.
B2B Tech Founder
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It’s rare to find someone you can call in confidence, who’s not your investor or mentor, and who helps you see the situation clearly without an agenda.
Early-Stage Founder
How We Work
A Smarter Way to Get Founder Support
Neutral and confidential
We’re not your investors, mentors, or advisors - just experienced professionals who understand the different sides of the table
Low-cost, low-commitment
Pay by the hour, when you need it. No retainers, equity, or hidden upsides.
Fast access
Get matched with an Operator who fits your situation - usually within 24 hours.
Our Experience
Experience You Can Rely On
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Built & Scaled
We’ve built and scaled startups as founders and CEOs within our core industries, giving us experience across growth, execution, and technical complexity.
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Founder Support
We’ve supported hundreds of founders across pitching, acceleration, and scaling stages, helping them navigate the practical realities of building a startup.
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Investor Experience
We’ve invested in startups both as a fund and personally as angels, giving us insight into what creates real value and credibility in founder–investor relationships.
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Real-World Lessons
We’ve experienced founder conflicts, failures, recoveries, and exits, giving us grounded, real-world understanding of the pressures founders face every day.
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Governance Expertise
We have experience in fundraising, governance, and leadership during early-stage growth, helping founders stay structured and aligned through complexity.
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Hands-On Operators
We’ve worked as hands-on operators and sparring partners for technical founders across Europe, Asia, US and Middle East, supporting decision-making and real execution challenges.
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