Orbit Frequency
Situational but Strategic.
COOs often emerge when a company is scaling past the founder’s ability to manage the day-to-day. Common in businesses with 20–200 employees or $5M+ revenue — especially when complexity is growing across functions, geographies, or product lines.
Mission Zones
Founder-led companies experiencing rapid growth
PE-backed or family businesses undergoing professionalization
Businesses with frontline staff + back-office coordination
Multi-location operations (retail, services, manufacturing
SaaS companies bridging product and customer ops
Daily Flight Plan
Translate vision into operational plans and KPIs
Oversee core functions: ops, HR, finance, IT, and sometimes sales
Run leadership meetings and accountability rhythms
Resolve cross-functional friction and build internal systems
Work side-by-side with the CEO on execution and prioritization
Step in where the fires are hottest—or prevent them altogether
Core System Requirements
Systems thinking and process optimization
Strong leadership and team development chops
Data literacy and financial fluency
Clear communicator and ruthless prioritizer
Experience managing P&Ls and diverse departments
Bonus: EOS/Traction familiarity, M&A integration, or industry expertise
