Internal Operations

Early-stage companies often face executive-level decisions before they have executive-level infrastructure. At Elm Innovation Advisors, we fill that gap, providing outsourced Chief Financial Officer and Chief Commercial Officer support to help founders and boards manage complexity, scale more effectively, and stay focused on what matters most.

We serve as an extension of the leadership team, bringing structure, insight, and discipline to areas that drive enterprise value. Whether the goal is to prepare for a financing round, evaluate commercial options, or build internal planning systems, we provide senior-level guidance without the fixed cost of a full executive hire.

In addition to functional leadership, we support organizational development, helping early-stage companies establish the processes, roles, and rhythms that enable strong execution and sustainable growth.

Our internal operations services include:

• Outsourced CFO/VP Finance Support – financial model ownership, board and investor reporting, capital planning, KPI development, budgeting and forecasting, financial operations oversight

• Outsourced CCO Support – go-to-market strategy, channel and pricing design, early customer engagement strategy, commercial readiness planning

• Cross-Functional Planning – integrating product, commercial, and finance roadmaps to support resource allocation and milestone achievement

• Board and Investor Interface – serving as strategic thought partners on financial and commercial matters with internal and external stakeholders

• Org Design and Operating Cadence – advising on team structure, roles and responsibilities, decision-making processes, and early-stage operational discipline

We help our clients operate with the maturity, speed, and focus of companies many times their size.