Fractional Operations
Partner
I'm the fractional Chief of Staff who builds the systems, processes, and frameworks that free you from operational chaos so you can focus on what only you can do: vision, strategy, and growth.
Facing These Challenges?
You're drowning in administrative tasks and operational decisions when you should be focused on vision, product, and growth strategy.
Revenue is growing but operational efficiency is declining. Team confusion, process breakdowns, and quality issues are becoming your new normal.
Your team spends hours on repetitive tasks that should be automated, with little time for high-value work that actually moves the business forward.
Critical initiatives get planned but not completed. Cross-functional alignment is difficult and projects lack clear ownership and accountability.
How I Drive Your Success
Create comprehensive operational foundations from scratch, transforming ideas into scalable business infrastructure that grows with you.
Optimize and systematize current operations to support rapid expansion while maintaining quality and team productivity, so you can grow without breaking what's working.
Lead critical cross-functional initiatives from planning through completion, ensuring strategic priorities become measurable results with clear accountability frameworks.
Hi 👋🏽 I'm Darshan!
I provide fractional operational leadership to early and growth-stage companies, helping ambitious founders transform vision into reality through strategic execution and operational excellence. My services span from building critical functions from scratch (0→1) to optimizing existing systems and preparing companies for fundraising rounds.
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Testimonials
We brought Darshan on as a Fractional Operator to help modernize our truck parking operations, and he delivered exactly what we needed. Our manual processes for spot reservations and payments were eating up countless hours and creating friction for our drivers.
Darshan understood our business from day one and knew exactly how to bridge the gap between our traditional operations and modern technology. He made the implementation smooth and hassle-free for both our team and our customers.
Darshan came to The Kerrington Co. as our Fractional Chief of Staff during a pivotal growth phase, and the results speak for themselves - 20% increase in customer satisfaction and 10% growth in repeat business within just six months.
What impressed me most was his ability to manage multiple high-stakes initiatives simultaneously while maintaining exceptional quality. Darshan has this rare combination of strategic vision and tactical execution. He sees the big picture but never loses sight of the details that make initiatives successful. Working with him felt like having a seasoned business partner who could handle whatever we threw at him.
Darshan joined Re-Volt Charging when we needed to rapidly scale our operations while pursuing funding. In just 90 days, he built our entire operational infrastructure from scratch - HR systems, project management frameworks, and financial models that became essential to our growth.
What sets Darshan apart is his ability to think strategically while executing flawlessly. He doesn't just execute what you ask - he anticipates what you need and builds solutions before you even realize the gap exists.
Any founder would be fortunate to have Darshan as their strategic partner.
Answers to Common Questions I Receive
A Fractional Chief of Staff or Operations Partner provides executive-level operational leadership on a part-time basis. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to help your business streamline operations, implement scalable systems, and drive critical initiatives forward—all without the cost and commitment of a full-time executive hire.
Unlike traditional consultants who typically analyze problems and provide recommendations before stepping away, I actively implement solutions, lead initiatives, and drive execution while transferring knowledge to your team. I become an integrated member of your leadership team rather than an external advisor, taking ownership of outcomes and delivering tangible results.
My services deliver particular value for growth-stage companies experiencing scaling challenges and system breakdowns, mid-sized organizations implementing new systems or optimizing existing operations, early-stage startups needing operational structure and process implementation to support growth, established businesses preparing for fundraising or due diligence processes, and organizations of any size experiencing operational bottlenecks that constrain growth. I work effectively with companies across stages, from pre-seed startups to established mid-market businesses, typically with team sizes ranging from 5 to 100+ employees. My flexible service models are designed to adapt to your specific operational needs, regardless of company stage or size.
Yes, I provide several flexible compensation arrangements. For early-stage startups, I offer hybrid cash/equity packages for select pre-seed and seed-stage companies with exceptional potential. These custom-designed arrangements typically combine reduced cash rates (20-40% below standard) with equity components (usually 0.25-1%), helping promising ventures access experienced operational leadership while preserving cash runway. For companies fundraising, I offer hybrid cash/success fee options where a portion of compensation is tied to successful fundraising outcomes. This aligns our incentives and reduces your upfront costs during the capital-raising process. For established businesses, traditional engagement models with monthly retainers provide predictable operational support with the option to scale hours up or down based on evolving needs. Each arrangement is tailored to your specific situation, ensuring you receive the operational expertise you need in a structure that complements your business stage and financial strategy.
Start with a FREE Discovery Call
No matter what stage your business is in, I can help create operational systems that drive growth. Let's schedule a 30-minute discovery call to see if we're a good fit!