Operational leadership for the messy middle.
Fractional COO support, strategic operations, funding readiness & execution support for deep-tech and early-stage companies.
Great technology can open the door. Strong operations help you walk through it.
Turtlefoot Consulting partners with startups and growing teams that are moving fast, facing complexity, and ready to build the business infrastructure needed for sustainable growth. From internal systems and fundraising preparation to proposal support and cross-functional execution, we help founders turn big goals into clear, actionable next steps.
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
FRACTIONAL COO SUPPORT
Strategic and hands-on operational leadership for founders who need experienced support without adding a full-time executive too early
FUNDRAISING & INVESTOR READINESS
Support with pitch materials, data room organization, investor communications, due diligence preparation, and fundraising systems
PROPOSAL & COMMERCIALIZATION SUPPORT
Guidance for startups pursuing SBIR/STTR, government funding, commercialization planning, and technical proposal opportunities
STRATEGIC PLANNING & EXECUTION
Workshops, roadmaps, milestone planning, team alignment, and operational assessments that move companies from reactive to intentional growth
Why Turtlefoot?
Founder Jamie Brandess is an operations and business strategy leader who helps technical founders turn ambitious ideas into scalable companies. As former COO of AmplifiedSpace, she helped guide the company through rapid growth, fundraising, operational expansion, and its first successful launch to orbit. Through Turtlefoot Consulting, Jamie brings calm, structure, and clarity to fast-moving startups navigating the challenges of growth.
Inspired by a memorable experience with her rescue dog, Gizmo, and a three-footed stuffed turtle, the Turtlefoot name reflects a simple belief: early challenges don't define the outcome—how you respond to them does. That philosophy guides every engagement, helping founders move through uncertainty with resilience, focus, and a clear path forward.