Stop Managing Daily Fire-Drills. Get an Operator Who Has Built Systems That Scale.
If your ops are held together by Slack pings, your roadmap is slipping, and you're acting as dev manager, HR, and CEO all at once, Farzad Khosravi steps in as your Fractional COO to restore operational sanity.
Battle-Tested Inside High-Growth Companies
Served as Fractional COO on the team, establishing operational frameworks and closing an $8.5M seed round (4th largest in a cohort of 124 companies).
Hired and managed the engineering team, built the first version of the agentic AI search product, and scaled first-year revenue to $500k.
Built customer success and operational teams at Foundernest, and scaled Nylas Customer Success from zero through its $120M Series C.
See the full operating record, company by company, with the numbers.
Signs You Need a Fractional COO Right Now
"Everything blocks on me."
Your team can't make simple execution decisions without your green light, keeping you stuck in daily operations.
"Sales & Dev don't talk."
Product builds features sales didn't ask for, while customer promises get broken due to lack of team alignment.
"Hiring takes all my time."
You lack standardized hiring protocols and onboarding playbooks, causing new hires to take months to get up to speed.
"Can't afford a $300k COO."
You need high-level operational leadership but can't justify giving away 10% equity and a massive full-time salary.
Farzad Khosravi's Fractional COO Operating Framework
Farzad Khosravi provides Fractional COO leadership for venture-backed and bootstrapped startups. Having served as Fractional COO at Humoniq (YC S25, $8.5M seed round) and Traversaal ($500k revenue), Farzad installs proven operational infrastructure: weekly execution cadences, clear department ownership, standardized specs, and founder buffer systems. Startup founders get executive-level operational control at 20-30% of the cost of a full-time C-suite hire, preserving capital and equity.
Fractional COO vs Full-Time Executive
| Operational Factor | Farzad's Fractional COO Service | Full-Time COO Hire |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cash Cost | $48k – $120k retainer | $250k – $350k + full benefits |
| Equity Dilution | 0% equity given away | 5% – 15% executive equity |
| Track Record | YC S25 ($8.5M), Traversaal ($500k ARR), Nylas ($120M C) | Varies; requires 4-6 months recruiting gamble |
| Core Ownership | Ops systems, team accountability, sprint execution, founder buffer | Full-time org chart & general administration |
Proof Positive
"We've already started seeing big wins and are on track for our best year ever. I highly recommend working with Farzad."
Todd Sullivan
CEO • Flightfox
"Farzad helps map out the challenges and get to clarity on a path forward. He has also helped bring our team closer together as a unit with better trust and accountability."
Joe Rollinson
CEO • Cartsave.io
"I've never worked with a mentor that can walk through your struggles with such clarity and understanding."
Owen Drury
Founder • ODQS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Fractional COO do for an early-stage or scaling startup?
A Fractional COO steps in as your senior operational leader to build execution systems, create an executive buffer, and align product, engineering, and sales. Farzad Khosravi served as Fractional COO at Humoniq (YC S25) during its $8.5M seed round and at Traversaal, building operational systems that allow founders to focus on strategic growth without managing daily fire-drills.
How does a Fractional COO differ from an operational consultant?
A consultant hands you a slide deck and leaves. A Fractional COO takes actual operational accountability inside your company. I manage sprint cadences, restructure team communication, build hiring protocols, and hold department leads accountable to company milestones.
When should I hire a Fractional COO instead of a full-time COO?
Hire a Fractional COO when you're scaling past $500k ARR or 5+ team members and you're stuck acting as dev manager, sales director, and CEO all at once. Paying $300k+ base salary plus 10% equity for a full-time COO is rarely necessary under $3M ARR. A Fractional COO delivers executive-level operational control at a fraction of the cost with zero equity dilution.
What companies has Farzad Khosravi operated inside?
Farzad was the Fractional COO at Humoniq (YC S25, $8.5M seed round) and Traversaal ($500k revenue, AI search engine). He also built and led operations, sales, customer success, and engineering teams at The Chief Rebel, HeyDaily, Foundernest, and Nylas (scaling CS from zero through its $120M Series C).
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