Turn operational noise into harmonious business flow

As your fractional Chief of Staff, I help startups and scaling businesses find their rhythm — where strategy, operations and growth align naturally

About Me

I’m Nkem Oghedo, a strategy and operations leader with over a decade of experience across consulting, startups, and private equity. I’ve advised C-level executives, scaled startups, and launched my own venture-backed company. My mission is to help founders and executives create order from chaos and access the ease that drives sustainable business results.

I’m a graduate of Yale University (B.S., Chemical Engineering) & Harvard Business School (MBA).

Key Achievements:

  • Scaled a Wellness Tech Startup: Led business operations at Care/of during rapid growth, quadrupling revenues and closing an acquisition.

  • Founded a Successful Startup: Launched Adá, a chef marketplace featured in the New York Times and Food & Wine Magazine, generating $300k+ in under a year.

  • Supported Over $1B in M&A Transactions: Provided strategic guidance to private equity and corporate clients through market assessments, due diligence, and integration planning.

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Services

    • Craft tactical roadmaps that translate strategic visions into actionable plans

    • Define and implement OKRs & KPIs to drive accountability and alignment

    • Support M&A initiatives with market research, due diligence, and integration planning

    • Quarterback high-impact strategic projects that drive growth

    • Establish operating cadences that remove silos and encourage collaboration

    • Develop AI-powered processes, tools, and frameworks to enhance productivity

    • Drive operational efficiency, including cost management and vendor optimization

    • Craft and execute go-to-market strategies for new products, services, or markets

    • Translate GTM strategies into tactical plans with clear milestones

    • Drive successful market launches and test acquisition channels

    • Build financial models and forecasts that align with your strategic roadmap

    • Create compelling pitch decks and financial models for fundraising

    • Manage investor communications and support board meeting preparations

    • Develop hiring plans that align with your strategic goals

    • Design strategies to build high-performance teams and improve employee satisfaction

    • Support leadership with change management and internal communications

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  • Nkem was the critical driver of our strategic planning process, facilitating productive dialogue on key topics. She was always thoughtful, insightful and organized. She was a strong advisor to me personally and helped to align the executive leadership team.

    Craig, CEO & Co-Founder @ consumer startup

  • Nkem cultivated a vibrant, accountable team culture. Her leadership elevated morale, championed fairness, and drove operational excellence—most notably through leading multiple financial audits that led to the company’s licensing success. She empowered her team to take ownership, embrace growth, and consistently deliver results

    Khadisha, Operations Manager @ B2B SaaS Fintech

  • Nkem kept our executive leadership team focused and organized, structuring ambiguous problems before bringing them to the exec meetings so as to drive productive conversations. She drove strategic initiatives with strong ownership and accountability while seamlessly flexing into other roles, including leading marketing efforts. All in all, she was a delight to work with.

    Sandeep, CTO @ consumer startup

  • Nkem developed a holistic Go-to-Market strategy that drove focus and efficiency among our sales team. Not only is she a strong strategic sparring partner, but she is also a high-impact operator who turns vision into reality. 

    Aaron, Account Manager @ B2B SaaS fintech

  • I worked closely with Nkem on long-range financial and resource planning and was impressed with her ability to connect seemingly disparate concepts into a comprehensive plan. Nkem made sure that our tactical roadmap was rooted in clear financial goals, grounding vague & high-level ideas in tangible steps.

    Rawson, CFO @ consumer startup

  • Working with Nkem was an absolute pleasure. Our first interaction showed her professionalism, expertise, and dedication. She is remarkably able to understand complex issues and provide clear, insightful solutions. Nkem's communication skills are exceptional, ensuring I was always informed and comfortable throughout the process. I highly recommend Nkem to anyone seeking a truly reliable and knowledgeable professional.

    Andrew, Sales Leader @ B2B SaaS fintech

  • Nkem is uniquely adept at understanding the risks with investing across multiple industries. She is a trusted advisor to funds when they are under LOI and works extremely well with investment banks as they prepare to sell a business. Her ability to understand markets, positioning and customer needs, is invaluable.

    Josh, Partner @ Private Equity Market Research Firm

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