You're past early traction and things are moving. But decisions are slower, the team is pulling in different directions, and you're not sure where the next bottleneck is coming from. Hiring a COO is expensive and often premature. But doing nothing means the gaps compound quietly until growth stalls or a raise falls short.
I'm Peter Hughes. For 12 years I've worked at COO level with scaling B2B businesses, helping founders build the operational foundations that let them grow with confidence. I work hands-on with a small number of founders at a time - not advising from a distance, actually in the room with you.
A live diagnostic across all six areas of your business.
Track progress quarter by quarter. Shared with your team and your investors.
Leadership gets clearer - faster decisions, less noise.
The team aligns - same direction, less friction.
Pipeline becomes more reliable - less time on the wrong opportunities.
Capital is used better - focused on removing real constraints.
Investor conversations get easier - the record is already there.
You are building the business, not firefighting it.
When you're ready to raise, the Pathfinder record gives investors a clear view of how the business has developed - without you having to build the narrative from scratch.
It takes 15 minutes and gives you an immediate read on where your business stands. Or reach out directly if you would rather talk first.