The network of operators who help startups scale.
Connect with proven operators — former founders, executives, and leaders — who work with your startup part-time to solve critical problems and drive growth.
100+ Operators Ready
Ex-founders, VPs, and C-suite leaders
Startups often lack experienced leadership exactly when they need it most.
Founders face critical decisions around fundraising, hiring, growth, and product strategy — but the traditional solutions are too slow and too expensive.
$200k+
Executive hire cost
Full-time C-suite and VP hires cost over $200,000 per year — unaffordable for most early-stage startups.
3–6 months
Time to hire
The average executive search takes 3 to 6 months. By then, the critical window to act has often passed.
74%
Lack operator access
Most founders don't have the network to find experienced operators who have actually scaled companies before.
100+
Vetted operators ready to match
Access experienced operators exactly when you need them.
StartupOS connects startups with proven operators who have built and scaled companies before. They work part-time, embedded in your team, to solve important problems and provide strategic leadership.
Five specialized operators. Every critical growth function covered.
Each operator brings deep, domain-specific expertise from having actually built and scaled companies — not just advised them.
Growth Operator
Scale your acquisition and revenue.
Designs and executes growth strategy — from acquisition channels and conversion optimization to retention and revenue expansion.
Technical Operator
Engineering leadership on-demand.
Provides engineering leadership, architecture guidance, technical hiring support, and helps you build a world-class engineering culture.
Finance Operator
Fundraising and financial clarity.
Supports fundraising strategy, financial modeling, investor relations, board preparation, and long-term financial planning.
Product Operator
Roadmap and strategy that ships.
Defines product roadmap, prioritization frameworks, go-to-market strategy, and helps align product with business goals.
Operations Operator
Build systems that scale.
Builds scalable systems, processes, and organizational infrastructure that allow your company to grow without breaking.
Are you an operator?
Join the network and work with the world's best startups.
Apply to become a StartupOS operator and get matched with startups that need your exact expertise.
From challenge to operator in days, not months.
A structured, outcome-focused process that gets you the right operator fast.
Describe your challenge
Tell us about your startup stage, the specific problem you're facing, and what kind of operator expertise you need.
Get matched in days
Our team curates a shortlist of operators from our vetted network who have directly relevant experience with your exact challenge.
Start working immediately
Your operator embeds with your team part-time — attending key meetings, reviewing work, and providing hands-on strategic guidance.
Measure outcomes
Engagements are structured around clear milestones and outcomes. You see real progress, not just advice.
"We went from not knowing how to structure our Series A to closing it in 4 months. Our Finance Operator from StartupOS was the difference-maker."
Alex Kim
CEO, Founder — Series A SaaS
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Vetted Operators
Ex-founders, VPs & C-suite leaders
$0.0B
Market Opportunity
Fractional executive market
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Operator NPS
Average satisfaction score
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Market Growth
Year-over-year expansion
Flexible plans for every stage of growth.
All plans include access to our vetted operator network. Cancel or adjust anytime.
Starter
Advisory access for early-stage founders.
- 1 operator, advisory access
- 4–6 hours per month
- Async support & reviews
- Operator matching
- Startup dashboard
Growth
The most popular plan for scaling startups.
- 1 fractional operator
- 1 day per week embedded
- Strategy + execution oversight
- Weekly syncs & board prep
- Priority matching
- Performance dashboard
Scale
Two operators for multi-function growth.
- 2 fractional operators
- 2–3 days/week combined
- Board support included
- Cross-functional strategy
- Dedicated account manager
- Investor intro network
Enterprise
The full operator stack for your startup.
- Full operator stack (all 5 types)
- Unlimited hours
- Dedicated operator team
- Custom engagement structure
- White-glove onboarding
- Quarterly business reviews
All plans are month-to-month. No long-term contracts required. Enterprise plans available for VC-backed companies.
Ready to access experienced operators?
Tell us about your startup and the challenge you're facing. We'll match you with the right operator in days.
Join the network. Work with the world's best startups.
Are you a former founder, executive, or startup leader? Apply to join our operator network and get matched with startups that need your exact expertise.
- Work on your own schedule
- Earn $2,500–$15,000+ per month
- Build your portfolio career
- Access a curated deal flow