Years of experience: 19

Startup FounderHead of GrowthC-level ExecutiveSales & BizDevInvestor RelationsConsulting

Trust Score

Exceptionally trusted; proven professional excellence.

80%
Varun's Career Path
Chief Operating OfficerApr. 2023 -
Present
Bonfire.Chief Operating Officer
Chicago, 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 n...
Senior Vice President OperationsMar. 2022 -
Apr. 2023
Bonfire.Senior Vice President Operations
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Vice President OperationsApr. 2018 -
Mar. 2022
Academic ApproachVice President Operations
Chicago, 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.

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    How I can help you

    Address strategic growth by aligning vision with measurable goals and designing scalable models. Optimize operations with systems like EOS and Lean methods, improving efficiency and accountability. Enhance financial management and streamline fundraising efforts.

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    People I am looking for

    Ideal clients include growth-stage startups, SaaS/HRTech firms, education and nonprofit organizations. Expertise in scaling operations, improving financial visibility, and enhancing client success. Focus on organizations undergoing growth or transition, especially in education and social impact.

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    Experience & Cases

    Key achievements include guiding Bonfire Women through strategic pivots and wind-down, scaling Academic Approach's operations, and advising SaaS/HRTech companies on fundraising. Supported nonprofits with program design and board engagement, enhancing mission impact.

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