Hi, I'm Chris Palmisano - Fractional COO | Funding for SMB and startups | Scholar-Practitioner | Ex-Google | Marine Veteran
I thrive at the intersection of disciplined leadership and innovative strategy, turning complex challenges into growth opportunities. My passion lies in scaling ventures and unlocking potential, especially within AI and SaaS, where I excel at building high-performing teams and driving tangible success.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Founded and scaled technology companies, including a significant role as COO/CRO.
Serves as a strategic advisor and investor, focusing on AI startups and venture capital.
Can help others by providing fractional COO expertise to optimize operations and drive growth.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Finance & Tech
Gained broad expertise in finance, software, and GTM strategies within various corporate settings.
✦ Finance
✦ Software
✦ Sales Leadership
Executive Leadership & Startup Growth
Transitioned into CEO/COO roles, focusing on scaling businesses and driving revenue.
✦ CEO
✦ COO
✦ Startup Scaling
Strategic Advisor & Investor
Currently advising startups and SMBs, focusing on funding, operations, and strategic partnerships.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Advisory
✦ Capital Raising
Fractional COO & Academic Pursuits
Providing interim operational leadership while continuing scholarly research and practice.
✦ Fractional COO
✦ Scholar-Practitioner
✦ Business Strategy
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Capital Architect
Expert in unlocking growth through strategic funding and financial structuring.
✦ Secured debt and equity financing for SMBs and startups.
✦ Developed and executed capital raise strategies.
✦ Advised on investment opportunities and capital markets.
Operational Transformation Leader
Driving efficiency and growth through fractional COO leadership.
✦ Optimized operations for early-stage and established companies.
✦ Implemented effective Go-to-Market strategies.
✦ Managed P&L and fostered cross-functional team alignment.
Veteran Scholar-Practitioner
Integrating disciplined leadership with deep business acumen.
✦ Leveraging a PhD in Business Administration for data-driven insights.
✦ Applying structured problem-solving from Marine Corps experience.
✦ Building resilient teams and fostering innovation.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovative founders seeking strategic operational and financial guidance.
✦ Exploring investment opportunities in disruptive technologies and high-growth markets.
✦ Finding collaborators for advancing research in business strategy and organizational development.
I can help with
✦ Offering fractional COO expertise to optimize operations and drive growth.
✦ Providing strategic guidance on capital raising and financial planning.
✦ Sharing insights on building scalable GTM strategies and effective sales operations.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential co-founders with complementary technical or market expertise.
✦ Discovering emerging trends in AI and their practical business applications.
✦ Connecting with thought leaders in corporate governance and ethical AI.