👋 About Me
Anna Maria Radu
COO | Fractional Operator | Strategic Partner to Scaling SaaS Teams
I bring operational clarity, team alignment, and sustainable systems to mission-driven SaaS companies. As a fractional COO and strategic partner, I help early-stage teams scale intentionally—without sacrificing culture or burning out people.
🧭 What I Do
Fractional COO & Operations Consultant
I work with scaling startups to:
- Design and implement operational frameworks (EOS, OKRs, async workflows)
- Align cross-functional teams around shared goals
- Support leadership through change, planning, and execution
- Build resilient systems without losing the human touch
🧪 Core Skills
- Executive & Cross-functional Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Goal Setting (EOS / OKRs, ShapeUp)
- Remote Team Culture & Enablement
- Systems Thinking & Operational Design
- Financial, Legal & Compliance Oversight
- Internal Communications & Brand Alignment
🏗️ Selected Experience
BrandChamp – Chief Operations Officer
Oct 2024 – Apr 2025 | US Virgin Islands
Led all ops for a leading SaaS platform, from finance to team structure and systems rollout.
Guildenberg – Co-founder & COO
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Hybrid, U.S.
Built operational infrastructure for WordPress product companies. Led team, finance, legal, and growth strategy.
Strive Industries – CEO, Partner & Ops Manager
2021 – 2023 | Hybrid, U.S.
Led EOS rollout and delivery ops for a consulting firm supporting WordPress product businesses.
DigiTales Agency – Founder, Marketing & Ops
2015 – 2022 | Remote
Ran a brand storytelling studio; later transitioned into operational consulting across SaaS and startups.
Automattic – Community Wrangler (WooCommerce)
2020 – 2021 | Remote
Managed global communities, launched podcasts, and supported the pivot to virtual events.
💡 Projects & Ecosystem Work
- HostCamp – Organizer of the first WordPress infrastructure unconference
- PROW – Co-founder of product and tech conference in Timisoara
- Community Building – Facilitated 40+ events across Europe
🎓 Education
Polytechnic University of Timișoara
BA, Communication and Media Studies (Bilingual Romanian-English Program)
Built a foundation in strategic communication, media theory, and public relations.
🏆 Certifications
- Positive Intelligence (PQ) Program
- HubSpot Inbound Marketing
- Cambridge Advanced English Certificate
🎙️ Open To Collaborate
I’m open to consulting, speaking, training, and writing on topics that align with my experience and passion for building thoughtful, high-impact organizations.
Topics I speak and write about include:
- Operational Leadership & Business Systems
- Strategic Planning in High-Growth Teams
- Organizational Culture & Team Dynamics
- Remote Work & Distributed Team Practices
- Entrepreneurship in SaaS & Open Source Ecosystems
- Leadership Development & Mentorship
- PR, Brand Positioning & Storytelling for Startups.
Let’s connect if you’re organizing an event, curating content, or designing a learning experience where these topics resonate. I bring a blend of real-world case studies, practical systems, and people-centered insight to every engagement.