For Startups
Sparring for founders - when things get difficult.
Startups move fast, and founders often face complex decisions alone. Whether it’s investor pressure, co-founder conflict, or navigating a new growth phase - sometimes, you just need a neutral, experienced voice.
OPERATORS provides instant access to seasoned executives, entrepreneurs, and experts for confidential, pay-by-the-hour sparring. No commitments, no equity, no upside - just clarity when you need it most. It’s a low-cost model, designed as our way of giving back to founders building the next generation of industrial technology companies.
Common Startup Challenges
Transitioning from early-stage chaos to structured scale.
Managing founder or investor alignment challenges.
Designing governance or leadership structures during growth or funding rounds.
Deciding when and how to professionalize operations without slowing down.
Evaluating commercial strategy, partnerships, or market entry decisions.
“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
“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, Energy Startup
When to Use OPERATORS for Startup Advisory
When facing a difficult team or investor situation and need neutral advice.
When preparing for a funding round or board evolution.
When designing governance or decision-making frameworks for growth.
When assessing new markets, partnerships, or pricing strategy.
When you simply need a trusted, experienced professional you can call for perspective on a tough decision.
How We Work
Neutral and confidential. We’re not investors, mentors, or advisors - just experienced professionals who understand both sides.
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
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Built and scaled multiple startups in our focus industries as founders and CEOs.
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Worked with hundreds of founders across pitching, acceleration, and scaling stages.
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Invested in startups both as a fund and as individual angels.
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Experienced founder conflicts, and failed and succeeded through all startup stages - including exits.
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Deep experience with fundraising, governance, and leadership challenges in early-stage growth.
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Operated as hands-on executives and sparring partners for technology founders across Europe and Asia.
Why Work With Us
We’ve sat on both sides - running corporate innovation programs and building startups from the ground up. That gives us a unique vantage point: we know where friction hides, how incentives misalign, and what it takes to move from ideas to results.