Question 1

What is a Fractional COO?

Accepted Answer

A Fractional COO is an experienced Chief Operating Officer who works with your business on a part-time or project basis. You get senior operational leadership, without the cost or commitment of a full-time executive hire. The focus is on building the systems, structure, and team accountability that let your business scale.

Question 2

What services does Aurion offer?

Accepted Answer

Two core services: Business advisory, an hourly advisory for founders. Fractional COO Retainer, ongoing embedded operational leadership.

Question 3

Are you available for speaking opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I cover leadership and what it takes to build and scale a business. My stories come from lived experience, scaling The Radiant Rhino across three countries. I have the brain of a nerd and the heart of an artist, and I combine the two to perform my ideas on stage. I'm known for captivating storytelling, humor, and making the complex feel simple.If you are looking for a speaker for your podcast, panel, conference, or event, I would love to hear from you. Please reach out directly at dhana@withaurion.com.

Question 4

Do you work with companies that run on EOS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I have implemented EOS in my own business and inside a Silicon Valley tech company. I am very comfortable working within the EOS framework and can plug directly into your existing rhythm.

Question 5

How does a Fractional COO engagement work?

Accepted Answer

We begin by defining clear outcomes and priorities, then establish a regular rhythm of meetings and check-ins to keep execution on track. Every quarter we review progress, adjust priorities, and plan the next phase together.

Question 6

Do you work remotely or on-site?

Accepted Answer

Primarily remote, through video meetings and async collaboration. Quarterly on-site visits can be arranged for strategic planning sessions and team alignment where in-person time adds real value.

Question 7

Where are your clients based?

Accepted Answer

I serve clients across the United States and Canada. I live in Ottawa, Canada, but work extensively with US-based clients. I have deep experience in the US market, having manufactured, warehoused, and sold products there while building and scaling my own consumer product brand. I also led operations for a Silicon Valley firm. I understand the US market operationally, not just theoretically.

Question 8

What makes you different?

Accepted Answer

What makes me different is simple. I've actually done it. I built and scaled my own consumer product brand across three countries. I know what it takes to make a business work because I lived it. It's rare for a COO to formerly have been a founder! And I never stopped being a programmer. My PhD research was built on data and AI, and I bring that technical depth to every engagement. A lot of COOs are not technical.Most COOs bring either the strategic or the technical lens. I bring both.

Question 9

What is the first step to working with you?

Accepted Answer

A 30-minute discovery call. We will talk about where your business is, where you want it to go, and whether there is a fit. No pressure, no obligation. Just a conversation. Please reach out directly at dhana@withaurion.com

Question 10

What does Aurion mean?

Accepted Answer

Aurion takes its name from two roots: the Greek word meaning "tomorrow" and the Latin aurum, meaning gold. That is the purpose: building operations that make your business stronger and more valuable tomorrow than it is today.

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