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Startup Consulting

Turn Complexity into Clarity

Expert strategy and guidance from a trusted small business advisor to help your startup grow with clarity and confidence.

Whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling operations, our team helps startups build the right systems, teams, and tools to grow efficiently and sustainably.

Why Startups Choose OIC Advisors

Scaling a startup isn’t just about growing revenue, it’s about building sustainable processes, hiring the right people, and implementing the right tools. We provide expert startup consulting and act as a trusted small business advisor to guide founders through every stage of growth.

We drive rapid results

We Drive Rapid Results.

We’ve run P&Ls and operations across companies large and small, so we know the realities leaders face. Using strategies specialized for startups and small businesses, we quickly identify opportunities, streamline operations, and implement solutions that work for your stage and size.

We have been in your shoes.

We Have Been In Your Shoes.

OIC’s leaders have held executive roles in multiple startups and Fortune 50 companies. As your personal business strategist, we bring practical solutions tailored to your organization’s maturity and market environment.

We have deep industry expertise.

We Have Deep Industry Expertise.

With experience across technology sectors and highly regulated industries, our startup strategies help you navigate challenges, define a big-picture approach, and scale effectively in a rapidly changing landscape.

Our Services

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Strategy & Operations Consulting

We begin with an Operational Velocity Assessment to create a clear roadmap for scaling. We assess your strategy, organizational design, portfolio, and operations, delivering actionable recommendations with a 90-day plan. Early-stage business consulting from an experienced professional ensures your startup grows efficiently and is positioned for long-term success.

Toolset Strategy

We review your current technology and tools portfolio to uncover strengths, gaps, and overlaps. Our small business and startup advisory expertise helps streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve team productivity.

Investment Preparation

We help startups get investment-ready by assessing operational rigor, scalability, and gaps. Personalized startup consulting can prepare your business to de-risk funding, maximize valuation, and accelerate post-investment growth.

What Our Customers Are Saying

"OIC exceeded our expectations with regard to industry insights and overall thought leadership. I'd give them 10 out of 10 for how likely I am to recommend OIC Advisors to a friend or colleague."

Tony Colon

SVP Customer Success | Service Now

"I believe OIC used what is tried and true and brought us back to our center. We needed to get back to basics in some cases and simply review what we were doing and had let go too long. We absolutely achieved the outcomes we expected. OIC gave us the help we needed and the plan to get there."

Beau Shahriary

Founder/Chief Operating Officer | Direct Defense

"I thought the final readout was fantastic. I really appreciated how it provided clear, actionable strategic actions. I was also impressed with how much was accomplished in a short period of time. Great job OIC. You were a pleasure to work with and I look forward to continuing our relationship with you. We got a lot of value out of this engagement."

Ray Atkin

COO | harpin.ai

"I can't complement Bernard Williams, Ph.D PMP, and his team enough. They went above and beyond and provided an exceptional customer experience. Bernard provided guidance and expertise in project management and mentorship to the Luminator team! Thank you from our team to yours!"

Justin McDonnell

Director of Customer Experience | Luminator Technology Group

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About OIC Advisors

At OIC Advisors, we value relationships built on trust, integrity, and a bias for action. We provide hands-on startup consulting for new ventures and act as a trusted small business advisor, helping proactive leaders successfully scale their ventures.
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Accelerate Your Startup's Path to Scale

Turn complexity into clarity with expert strategy, operations, and technology guidance built for  startups ready to grow.

 

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Why Startups Choose OIC Advisors

Scaling a startup isn’t just about growing revenue.  It’s about building the right systems, teams, and tools to sustain growth. We’ve been in your shoes and know the challenges of startups: unclear strategy, scaling pains, and inefficient operations.

We drive rapid results

We drive rapid results.

We’ve run P&Ls and operations across companies large and small, so we know the realities leaders face. We’ve made,  and learned from, our share of mistakes, which means we cut straight to what matters. No long reports, no wasted time. We quickly zero in on opportunities and work side-by-side with your team to deliver measurable results fast.

We have been in your shoes.

We have been in your shoes.

OIC’s leaders have held senior and executive roles in multiple start-ups and Fortune 50 companies, so the advice we bring is anything but theoretical.  We bring solutions that will work in your environment, and at your stage of organizational maturity.  We will establish credibility quickly with your team.

We have deep industry expertise.

We have deep industry expertise.

We have experience in multiple technology sectors and industry verticals, including in highly regulated industries, service providers, and the public sector.  This expertise is beneficial when helping to define a go-forward strategic approach that accommodates a rapidly changing industry landscape.

Our Services

Strategy & Operations Consulting

We begin with an Operational Velocity Assessment to create a clear roadmap for faster scaling. We assess your strategy, organizational design, portfolio, and operations, then deliver actionable recommendations with a 90-day plan.

Toolset Strategy

We assess your current technology and tools portfolio to uncover strengths, gaps, and overlaps. Our review identifies where your tools align with business needs and where misalignments create inefficiency.  We help you streamline, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.

Investment Preparation

We help startups get investment-ready by assessing operational rigor, scalability, and gaps. Our experience in due diligence ensures you’re prepared to de-risk funding, maximize valuation, and accelerate post-investment growth.

What Our Customers Are Saying

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About OIC Advisors

At OIC Advisors, we value relationships built on trust, integrity, and a bias for action.  Our singular focus is to help proactive leaders successfully drive organizational transformations.

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