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Venture Capital & Private Equity

Operational due diligence, portfolio company improvement, and interim executive leadership for PE and VC-backed businesses — with a proven track record of exits and rapid operational transformation.

The Challenge

Portfolio Companies Need Operators, Not Advisors

PE and VC-backed companies face operational challenges that require immediate, experienced leadership — not recommendations that get handed off to an already-stretched management team. Whether it's a due diligence finding that needs to be addressed post-close, a portfolio company that's underperforming operationally, or an interim leadership gap during a transition, the need is for someone who can step in and move quickly.

Patrick has operated at the executive level across the full business lifecycle — from founding through exit — giving him the credibility, speed, and practical toolkit that PE and VC portfolios require.

Key Results
2x

Successful exits executed, including acquisition by Rakuten

70%

YoY growth rate at time of acquisition

$1M+

Operational savings delivered through targeted improvements

$500M

P&L scale managed with direct EBITDA accountability

Approach

From Diligence Finding to Operational Reality

Twice executed exit strategies for fulfillment businesses, including one acquired by Rakuten at 70% year-over-year growth. Understanding what buyers evaluate — operational systems, technology infrastructure, team depth, compliance posture, and financial reporting quality — means Patrick can build companies toward acquisition readiness, not just operational competence.

Provides operational due diligence support for investment teams evaluating supply chain and operations-intensive businesses — identifying risks, quantifying improvement opportunities, and assessing management depth with a practitioner's eye rather than a generalist consultant's framework.

Serves as interim COO or VP of Operations for portfolio companies navigating leadership transitions, turnarounds, or rapid scaling requirements — embedding quickly, establishing credibility with the team, and delivering early wins that build momentum for longer-term improvement.

Brings a full-stack operational capability to portfolio engagements — supply chain, fulfillment, logistics, finance, HR, and technology — so the same person can assess and improve across functions rather than requiring multiple specialists for a single company's challenges.

Core Competencies

What This Covers

Operational Due Diligence

Pre- and post-close operational assessment for supply chain and fulfillment-intensive businesses.

Interim Executive Leadership

Fractional or interim COO/VP Ops for portfolio companies in transition or turnaround.

Value Creation Planning

Identifying and prioritizing operational improvements that drive EBITDA and valuation.

Exit Preparation

Operational, financial, and compliance improvements that maximize exit readiness and buyer confidence.

Turnaround Operations

Rapid stabilization and improvement of underperforming portfolio company operations.

Management Assessment

Evaluating existing management depth and identifying gaps that represent risk or opportunity.

Need an Operator in a Portfolio Company — Not Just an Advisor?

Patrick embeds, moves fast, and delivers results. Let's talk about what your portfolio needs.