Ready to Build Something That Lasts?
We meet companies where they are, whether they’re navigating rapid growth, a transaction, a leadership gap, or an operational rebuild. Let’s talk about what you are solving for.
Welcome to Growth Operators
Rooted In Experience. Driven by Growth.
At Growth Operators, we partner with middle-market businesses, private equity firms, portfolio companies, and leadership teams to drive sustainable growth by strengthening the operational functions that create long-term value. Our team of experienced executives—never career consultants—applies deep operating expertise to help companies scale swiftly and efficiently while ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.
Whether you’re navigating a complex transaction, closing a leadership gap, optimizing financial performance, building scalable HR infrastructure, modernizing technology, or turning data into clearer decisions, we deliver hands-on solutions tailored to your business needs. From transformative financial strategies and scalable HR solutions to technology roadmaps and AI maturity assessments, we provide the expertise and horsepower businesses need to stabilize operations, enhance value, and achieve long-term success.
Key Strategy & Execution Services
- Growth Strategy & Value Creation Roadmaps
- Operational Assessments
- Execution Infrastructure & PMO Support
- KPI Dashboards & Performance Tracking
- Strategic Growth Planning
- Operating Model Redesign
- 100-Day Value Creation Planning
Key Transformative Finance Services
- Accounting Advisory
- Audit Readiness & Financial Statement Preparation
- Financial Close Process Acceleration
- FP&A, Budgeting, & Forecasting Optimization
- Management, Board, & Stakeholder Reporting Enhancement
- Liquidity Enhancement
- Revenue Cycle Management Optimization
- Cost Optimization
- Data & Analytics
Key HR & Talent Intelligence® Services
- Total Rewards Strategy & Implementation
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Leadership, Talent Development, & Succession Planning
- Talent Intelligence® Assessments
- HR Compliance
- HRIS Identification, Implementation, & Optimization
- Workforce Planning & Employee Experience
Key Transaction Advisory Services
- Exit Planning
- Sell-Side Readiness & Quality Of Earnings
- Buy-Side Due Diligence & Quality Of Earnings
- M&A Execution & Integration
- Private Equity Portfolio Company Onboarding & Add-On Integrations
- Corporate Development Support
- Day 1 Readiness & 100-Day Planning
Key Strategic IT Services
- IT Assessments & Roadmaps
- Fractional CIO Support
- IT Cost & Vendor Optimization
- Cybersecurity & Risk Oversight
- Systems Planning & Governance
- M&A Technology Diligence
- AI Readiness & Data Governance
Key Decision Intelligence & AI Services
- Decision Intelligence Assessments
- AI Maturity Assessments
- DecisionIQ Implementation
- AI Foundations, AI Extend, & AI Advantage
- Executive Dashboards & Evidence-Based Insights
- ROI Modeling & Measurement Frameworks
- Data-Driven Decision Support
Whether you’re currently navigating the pre-acquisition, post-acquisition, or pre-sale phase of your business’s journey, our integrated approach is designed to leverage a dedicated team of Growth Pros with deep expertise in 35+ industries and specialty areas to meet your needs and deliver results quickly. We are a partner that creates value by understanding your business and allowing you to play to your strengths. Business transformation is hard work, and we take much of that burden on ourselves so you can focus on what you do best.
Because while you may be able to build a good company without strong finance, HR, and technology capabilities, you’ll never be able to build a great one.
And why build something good when you can build something great?
Our People Make the Difference
Our team brings the perspective of former executives who have lived through the same finance, accounting, HR, and transaction challenges you’re facing. When called upon, we are ready to roll up our sleeves, take ownership, and work as an extension of your team to deliver the impact and value creation your business needs.
Where the Magic Happens
Our corporate offices are based in Minneapolis, MN with national reach.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Our Guiding Principles
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Collaboration
We work together to get things done. That's how great results happen.
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Always Learning, Always Teaching
Knowledge is always a work-in-process. We all have different experience to share from our professional and personal lives. Sharing them makes all of us smarter than any of us.
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Roll Up Your Sleeves
Ideas don't create value. Execution does. We roll up our sleeves and turn great ideas into great results.
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Embrace the Suck
Business transformation is hard work. And some problems just plain suck. We believe in the old saying, ’It ain’t gonna fix itself.’ We’re problem solvers who love a challenge. We embrace the suck and dig right in.
Are You a Growth Pro in the Making?
Are you a top performer looking to advance your career? Do you enjoy a variety of challenging work across multiple industries? Do you enjoy working in teams and learning from other top performers? If so, you may have what it takes to be a Growth Pro.
Awards & Accolades
We're fortunate enough to have our hard work recognized by the following organizations.
Awarded one of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
Recognized as a Top 200 Workplace by the Star Tribune 2024
