Business Operations Engineered for Growth
Are you a founder struggling to scale your startup or SMB?
IXS Partners is for founders who are mentally exhausted from operational chaos and need results, not just process. Drawing from experience in $1MM startups to $3B corporations, Erin is a Fractional COO who leverages engineering principles to take the complexity out of business operations, freeing your mental capacity to focus on vision and strategy.
Do Any of These Issues Resonate?
Root Cause Unknown
Problems keep recurring because no one is diagnosing what is broken. You're treating symptoms while real issues compound.
Unstable Systems
Your processes work until they don't. Growth exposes hidden weaknesses, and suddenly everything takes twice as long.
Data Without Insight
You have metrics but no meaningful analysis. Critical decisions get made on instinct instead of clear understanding.
I build reliable operations that support your vision, handling execution and delivering immediate relief while optimizing for the long-term so you can focus on leading your company forward.
Engineering Precision Meets Business Operations
Solutions Based on Analysis, Not Assumptions
I'm Erin. As a Licensed Professional Engineer and MBA with leadership experience from Director to VP and EOS Integrator®, I approach operations as complex systems requiring systematic analysis and optimization. My 15+ years across $1MM to $3B revenue companies in highly regulated environments have ingrained precision where ultimate failure is not an option. When operations are breaking down, I root cause critical issues quickly and implement immediate solutions while building for the long-term.
Proven Results:
$6MM saved annually through enterprise-wide implementation of cloud-based system
Large Corporation
$400k profitability increase in one quarter for $2MM annual revenue SMB by streamlining production planning and manufacturing processes
Small Business
$70MM revenue stream protected through strategic supply chain sourcing inventory management, and next-gen product road-mapping
Medium Business
30% increase in billable hours for $500k services company through targeted training, critical work prioritization, and a strategic re-org for maximum output
Small Business
What I Deliver As Your Fractional COO
Operational excellence built on engineering principles
STRATEGY
Vision Translation and Pathway Design
I translate your vision so teams can understand and follow it, then design strategic pathways that inspire action. Clear direction that moves your company forward.
PROCESS
Workflow Analysis and Optimization
I analyze current challenges, identify the best path forward, and monitor progress after implementation. Your workflows get precision to support growth without constant oversight.
PEOPLE
Team Structure and Accountability
I design organizational structure with clearly defined roles, then help you build teams for maximum impact. Everyone knows expectations and is held accountable.
TECHNOLOGY
Technical Strategy and Implementation
I understand your technical challenges and technology roadmaps that support strategy. From software integration to system optimization, I implement solutions that work.
Engineered Solutions With Speed and Precision
My fractional COO services bring engineering precision to business operations. Having launched dozens of products in highly regulated environments, I know how to execute in complex situations while preventing downstream issues.
1
Integrate | Rapid Analysis and Opportunity Identification
Timeline: Days 1-60
I systematically analyze operations while handling day-to-day execution and implementing immediate improvements. You get mental clarity on what's broken, cognitive relief from the first meeting, and visible results within weeks.
2
Xcelerate | Consistent Execution With Strategic Focus
Timeline: Months 2-12
I deliver major system improvements while running operations at higher performance levels. Quick fixes continue alongside systematic long-term activities. You get both immediate gains and sustainable infrastructure without significant disruption.
3
Scale | Sustainable Operational Foundation
Timeline: Months 12-18+
Some results take time. Operations become capable of substantial growth without draining your mental capacity or requiring constant oversight. I optimize integrated systems while managing expanded capacity. You get transformational results as everything works together, freeing you to focus on your vision.
The process starts with a no-obligation discovery call.