Per Welinder

Shadow CEO & Fractional COO • Former VC Partner & Global Brand Founder
Embedded operational leadership to clean up infrastructure and maximize enterprise value for high-growth lifestyle brands preparing for institutional capital rounds and premium exits.

The Tactical Operator

I bridge the gap between raw creative passion and institutional-grade execution. By combining decades of global brand-building experience with the sharp financial discipline of a VC investor, I help founders clean up operations, mitigate key-man risk, and systemically boost enterprise value before a funding round or exit.

Current Mandates

Shadow CEO & Fractional COO

Stepping into the operational trenches alongside founders. I handle the heavy organizational lifting, mitigate key-man risk, and professionalize the business so the visionary can focus entirely on product and culture.

Valuation & GTM Readiness Audit

Uncovering hidden margin leakages, modernizing supply chains, and mapping out international Go-To-Market strategies. I optimize your operating mechanics to maximize cash flow and capital velocity before you go to market.

The 12-Month Exit Roadmap

Direct, hands-on execution to scale a brand’s infrastructure from founder-led culture to an institutional-grade target. I build the operational runway required to secure premium valuations and successful liquidity events.

LET'S CONNECT
Selectively engaging in 6 to 12-month fractional operating mandates, shadow leadership, and exit-readiness strategies for high-growth lifestyle brands.

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EMAIL: per@welinder.co

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