Your leadership team is maxed out. Strategic priorities are competing with urgent projects. You need a senior operator who can run with it.
What if your executive team had 20 more hours per week? I'm a Fractional Chief of Staff who serves as a force multiplier—handling the critical projects that fall outside traditional roles so your leaders can focus on what matters most.
SCHEDULE A CONVERSATIONVersatile. Resourceful. Results-Driven.
I partner with leadership teams at growing organizations who need a senior operator to own the work that doesn't fit neatly into any one functional lane.
My foundation is in financial services—Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan—where I learned to operate with precision in high-stakes environments. From there, I've built a deliberately versatile career spanning VC and PE firms, technology startups (including one I founded), real estate development, and nonprofit governance.
This versatility isn't accidental—it's the strategy.
I bring cross-functional fluency across finance, operations, creative, and communications. I connect effortlessly with C-suite executives, entry-level employees, and external partners alike. Most importantly, I have the judgment and resourcefulness to take projects from ambiguous to complete—on time and on budget.
My approach is simple:
- Give me clear objectives and trust to execute
- Measure ROI in time saved, costs managed, outcomes delivered
- Expect meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication
- Count on someone who thrives in ambiguity and gets it done
I'm fearless, curious, and adaptable. I genuinely enjoy serving leadership teams with sound business judgment and humility.
Outside of client work, I'm building AI-powered applications and managing home renovation projects—buying, renovating, and flipping properties. The same discipline, creativity, and resourcefulness apply whether I'm managing a PE firm's office build-out or my own real estate project.
I Work With Organizations in Motion
My clients are at inflection points where leadership bandwidth is the constraint:
VC & PE Firms
Small, rapidly growing firms that need operational excellence in investor relations, portfolio support, event execution, and organizational infrastructure.
Seed & Early-Stage Startups
Post-funding companies where multiple strategic initiatives need senior ownership but no single functional hire makes sense yet.
Family Offices
Organizations professionalizing operations, managing complex projects, or launching new investment or philanthropic initiatives.
Mission-Driven & Philanthropic Organizations
Teams with ambitious goals who need versatile execution across programs, communications, stakeholder relations, and operations.
Serving the New York Metro Area & Beyond
Based in Westchester County, I work on-site, hybrid, or remotely with clients adapting to your team's working style and culture.
You know you need me when:
- Critical projects are stalling because no one owns them
- Your executives are drowning in tactical work
- You need someone senior who can "run with it" without hand-holding
- Quick ramp-up and sound judgment are non-negotiable
Strategic Thinking. Tactical Execution. Measurable Impact.
I don't fit in a traditional org chart—that's the point. I operate in the space between strategy and execution, handling the projects that are too important to ignore but don't belong to any single function.
Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management
LP communications, board materials, fundraising support, investor events, quarterly reporting
Operational Excellence
Process design, project management, cross-functional coordination, organizational infrastructure, special projects
Strategic Initiatives
New market entry, business development support, partnership facilitation, pilot programs
Communications & Brand
Internal communications, external messaging, marketing program management, event planning and execution
Executive Support & Business Operations
Owner's representation, vendor management, office operations, administrative programs, "everything else"
What sets me apart: Every engagement shows clear ROI. Whether I'm saving executive time, delivering projects under budget, or managing complex stakeholder relationships, the value is measurable and immediate.
Flexible Engagement. Clear Accountability.
Fractional Chief of Staff services are designed for organizations that need senior-level capability without a full-time hire.
Typical Engagement:
- — 10-20 hours per week (flexible based on your needs)
- — 3-6 month initial projects with option to extend or adjust
- — Clear scope and objectives with regular progress updates
- — Immediate impact - I ramp quickly and deliver results
What You Can Expect:
- — A partner who understands your business and culture quickly
- — Someone who needs context, not hand-holding
- — Proactive communication and meticulous follow-through
- — Work product that meets the standard of your best full-time executives
The Process:
- Discovery conversation - Understand your priorities and challenges
- Scope definition - Identify specific projects and success metrics
- Engagement proposal - Clear timeline, deliverables, and investment
- Execution - Regular check-ins, transparent progress tracking, results
The Force Multiplier Effect
My clients gain measurable time back, complete stalled projects, and improve organizational effectiveness.
Served as strategic partner to CEO, CIO, and senior leadership of rapidly growing private equity firm raising their second fund, driving high-impact initiatives across administration, investor relations, real estate, and technology. Co-led Annual General Meeting planning and execution, supported investor reporting and communications, led office relocation and design/build project delivered on time during COVID, and implemented return-to-work protocols. Negotiated contracts exceeding $1M, delivering over $250K in cost savings
Supported two founders of healthcare IT VC firm raising second fund, analyzing portfolio performance, assisting with Private Placement Memorandum drafting, and developing marketing tools including new website and LP communications
Developed marketing and communications strategy for seed-stage hardware startup product launch, collaborating with engineering on product development, creating branding and packaging, and exploring business development partnerships with Disney, Marvel, Houghton Mifflin, et al
Co-led Board of Directors and chaired the Investment Committee for community foundation with $600K+ in allocations, recruiting executive leadership, managing 60+ volunteers and 30+ grant recipients, and implementing new investment policy and manager selection process
Led technology transformation for 100-year-old organization, earning highest institutional honor for leadership and impact
Built internet startup from concept to 10,000+ users and 250+ business customers in first year
Goldman Sachs. JP Morgan. Multiple VC and PE firms. Hardware startups. Nonprofit boards. The through-line? Delivering results in ambiguous, high-stakes environments where versatility and judgment matter most.
Let's Talk About Your Priorities
If your leadership team is stretched thin and important projects are slipping, let's explore how I can help.
I offer a complimentary 30-minute conversation to understand your situation and discuss whether fractional Chief of Staff services make sense for your organization.
Email: cary@carykeller.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carykeller