Rise Above the Chaos, Optimize for Scale

Unlock the full potential of your business with expert operational guidance. Fractional COO and hourly operations leadership consulting for founders.

Empowering Startups to Thrive Through Operational Excellence

Launching and scaling a business is exciting—but as you grow, operations can quickly become a bottleneck. From managing teams to optimizing workflows, the complexity can pull you away from what matters most: driving your company forward.

At Rise & Optimize, I help founders cut through the chaos and build a strong operational foundation. Together, we’ll streamline processes, implement scalable systems, and create the structure needed for sustainable growth. Whether you need strategic guidance or hands-on execution, I’m here to ensure your business runs efficiently—so you can focus on scaling with confidence.

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About Me.

Hi, I’m Katie, the founder of Rise & Optimize. With over 14 years in startups, SaaS, and industries like health, education, art, and legal, I’ve worked alongside founders and tech leaders navigating the challenges of scaling their businesses. Watching passionate entrepreneurs transform ideas into thriving companies has fueled my own mission—to help them build the operational foundations they need to grow with confidence.

My experience spans strategic planning, team leadership, revenue operations, and process optimization across multiple industries. I’ve been in the trenches, identifying bottlenecks, streamlining workflows, and implementing systems that drive efficiency and profitability. Whether it’s aligning teams, improving financial visibility, or scaling processes, I know that strong operations are the key to sustainable growth—no matter the industry.

That’s why I founded Rise & Optimize—to help founders cut through operational friction, create scalable systems, and focus on what they do best. Whether you’re feeling stuck in inefficiencies or preparing for your next stage of growth, I’m here to be your strategic partner in building a business that runs smoothly and scales effectively.

Let’s remove the roadblocks and optimize for success. Are you ready to rise

Testimonials

  • "I found her to not only be responsive to requests from our ownership team, but also proactive in her quests to make us more productive. She is self-motivated and always hunting for ways to help. But on top of all that, she is a delight to be around! If you’re going to be spending time with someone at work, it’s helpful when they’re a great person."

    - Dan Julius, Partner, Stock Legal

  • "Katie is the prototype for a superb chief of operations. She is a great leader and knows the value of teamwork, innovation and utilization of techniques that will better prepare a program for success.

    - Tom Ahrens, Founder, Viven Health & NovEx