Varun Aggarwal

Chief Operating Officer @Bonfire Women, Inc

Startup FounderHead of GrowthC-level ExecutiveSales & BizDevInvestor RelationsConsultingFinanceAdvisorFounderProduct ConsultantBusiness OwnerCOOBusiness AnalystCustomer Researcher

I’m a seasoned operator and strategist with over a decade of experience helping organizations grow, adapt, and thrive. I’ve worked as a COO, senior leader, and advisor across tech, education, and mission-driven ventures, often stepping in to bring clarity, alignment, and execution to ambitious goals. My sweet spot is working alongside founders, boards, and leadership teams to turn vision into action. Along the way, I’ve led teams of 30+ across finance, HR, operations, sales, and customer success, and have helped scale revenue from the startup stage into the tens of millions by tightening strategy, processes, and accountability. I’m known as a trusted partner who drives strategy, builds systems, and keeps teams focused on what matters most. In fractional and interim roles, I enjoy solving problems, mentoring teams, and designing scalable systems that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, performance, and financial health.

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Work Background

Chief Operating Officer

Bonfire.Chief Operating Officer

Apr. 2023Chicago, Illinois, United StatesLeads strategic planning and operations for a talent development company focused on tools to empower women to improve the workplace. Oversees 8 direct reports in finance, HR, and IT teams. Designed a comprehensive 3-year growth plan focused on revenue, EBITDA, and net income growth. Shifted company to an account-based and consultative customer model with more tailoring toward their business needs and metrics.

Senior Vice President Operations

Bonfire.Senior Vice President Operations

Mar. 2022 - Apr. 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States

Vice President Operations

Academic ApproachVice President Operations

Apr. 2018 - Mar. 2022Chicago, Illinois, United StatesOrchestrated strategy for operations, marketing, and finance teams for an education company focused on educational products that empower teachers to deliver high-quality student instruction that grows skills.

Director of Operations

Academic ApproachDirector of Operations

Mar. 2017 - Apr. 2018

Vice President of Operations

Stock Mfg. Co.Vice President of Operations

Dec. 2015 - Jan. 2017Chicago, Illinois, United StatesOversaw operations and financial management for a vertically integrated, domestically-made men's clothing brand. Managed vendors and oversaw all distribution, logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing/production functions.

Co-Founder / President

Renew SpaCo-Founder / President

Jul. 2007 - Aug. 2015Chicago, Illinois, United StatesLed strategic business planning and operations for the launch of three full-service spas. Managed a team of 30+ employees.

Healthcare Consultant

The Revere GroupHealthcare Consultant

May. 2006 - Mar. 2007Chicago, Illinois, United StatesProvided guidance for a clinical integration project at a large Midwest hospital. Assessed the hospital’s financial state and its workflow, along with the processes and policies of specialty practices. Led the upgrade to Lawson 9.0 software, and evaluated and revamped processes for better effectiveness.

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