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Ladislav J.

Fractional COO | Venture Architect | Crowdfunding & Launch Specialist

When a company hits $1M+/month and starts breaking from the inside — that's when they call me. I step in as a Fractional COO and take the weight off the CEO's shoulders: operations, team structure, accountability systems, and execution cadence. Not advice. Actual ownership. I've run IT departments of 100+ developers, managed city-wide infrastructure deployments, and built 15 luxury villas with 35+ contractors — always on time, always on budget. I know what operational chaos looks like from the inside, and I know how to stop it. My clients don't need another consultant with a framework. They need someone who has actually been in the chaos and built the way out. If your company is growing faster than your systems — let's talk. ----------- I build operational systems with the same precision I used to construct luxury villas—turning high-stakes chaos into scalable digital architecture. Strategic Integrator & Venture Architect | YC Alum | Operations Expert I don't just design the blueprint; I lead the construction. As a Y Combinator (YC) program participant and Founder Institute (FI) Graduate, I have spent the last decade architecting high-stakes product launches and securing major funding (including a €200,000 EU Innovation Grant). But unlike many strategic advisors, my expertise isn't limited to the boardroom. I am a Hybrid Operator who has scaled IT departments of 100+ developers, managed city-wide fiber-optic deployments, and built 15 luxury villas from scratch in record time. I bridge the gap between "Visionary" ideas and "Hard-won" reality. What I bring to your venture: Fractional COO & Operational Cadence: I don't just give advice; I install systems. I implement L10 meetings, Scorecards, and Accountability Charts to turn founder-led chaos into a team-led machine. Infrastructure & Scale: From leading an IT department for an Austrian market leader to scaling a 30-vehicle taxi fleet, I know how to manage people, logistics, and technology at scale. High-Stakes Launches: Led $890k+ hardware launches (Baggizmo, Wiseward) and architected global operations across UAE, US, and EU jurisdictions. Venture Architecture & De-Risking: I help founders navigate the 'Valley of Death' by using AI-driven automation and proven GTM frameworks to ensure capital is spent on growth, not mistakes. Key Track Record: Accelerator Pedigree: YC program experience, FI Graduate, and one of only 5 in the EU for FounderX. Physical & Digital Execution: Proven success in both high-stakes construction (15 villas / 35+ contractors) and large-scale IT (100+ devs). Author & Expert: Author of the "Crowdfunding Momentum Kit" and frameworks like "From 0 to Product" and "Chaos to Million". I am looking for high-momentum projects that require more than just a manager—they require a Partner who can talk to both VCs in the boardroom and crews on the ground.

🇭🇷Zagreb, Croatia$100/hr100% JSS5.00 (2)Since Oct 2022
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$328

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#94,892 / 412k
🇭🇷Country#147 / 807
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $2k

Total earnings
$9.3k
World#202,211 / 412k
🇭🇷Country#447 / 807
Per project
$2.3k

$2k in the last 6 months

World#68,529 / 412k
🇭🇷Country#172 / 807
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,096 / 412k
🇭🇷Country#205 / 807
Projects in all
4
100% fixed0% hourly
World#283,744 / 412k
🇭🇷Country#609 / 807

Earnings, last 30 days

$9.3kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$9.2k$9.3k$9.4k$9.5kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 19% in Corporate Strategy

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