Hello, I'm Elena G.

I am a results-driven and experienced practitioner​,​ leader​,​ mentor and consultant in the SaaS industry​,​ specializing in Product Operations​,​ Business Operations and adjacent disciplines. I have a proven record of effectively guiding 15+ founders​,​ startups and businesses to achieve their goals at an accelerated pace. My superpowers include: Deep understanding of SaaS business model and startup maturity curve. I know what makes SaaS startups tick and where critical problem areas hide. I see around corners and help prevent or fix problems that arise. Knowing how to get business from 0-1 or from 1-100 from years of hands-on experience in startups and companies of all sizes! I understand the mechanisms that make businesses grow and scale while maintaining a focus on profitability. Incorporating Human Factors into the design of successful Operating Systems. People and human dynamics are at the core of most problems and solutions in organizations of any size or stage. I help identify opportunities for improvement in teams and culture in alignment with your business goals. Direct​,​ no-nonsense approach and communication - I am a no-fluff​,​ tell-it-like-it-is type of person. I will always keep your best interests in mind. I am here to help you understand and tackle your problems and bottlenecks head on; as well as serve as a sounding board for ideas​,​ plans​,​ etc. For the past 8 years I’ve had the privilege of mentoring many startups from pre-Seed to Series B stages through a non-profit that I co-founded (Venture Mentoring Service of Rhode Island)​,​ as well as through my own consulting practice. This has been an incredibly rich and rewarding experience that​,​ I am proud to say​,​ has helped many founders and startups along their journeys. My expertise in SaaS business and Product & Business Operations​,​ stems from close to a decade of leadership positions within technology startups and companies including Worldly (series B)​,​ Auditboard (Series B pre-exit)​,​ Workiva (mid-size public company) and Cisco (large public company). In these roles I focused on driving business results through operational excellence​,​ data-driven decisions​,​ cross-functional alignment​,​ and a positive culture. This experience with working with SaaS companies of all shapes​,​ sizes and industries allowed me to truly understand what makes them tick and to create a successful Operating System that may be tailored to help ANY SaaS company succeed. I look forward to meeting you and contributing to the success of your startup!