I help CEOs deliver venture-defining
milestones.

When the next move matters most—
I’m the partner that leaders call

Hi, I’m Adam McGowan.

Over the past quarter century, I’ve collected a variety of labels: executive, operator, founder, business builder, decision designer. The list goes on.


But the role I’m most passionate about is partner… “execution partner” to be more precise - working shoulder to shoulder with leaders when their next milestone is too important to get wrong. Then together we hit the mark with clarity, speed, and impact.

When I’m not helping leaders level up their ventures, I build custom cabinetry and perpetually renovate my home and garden. I reside outside Boston with my wife and two young daughters.

Outsized results. Less time. Less risk.

The Opportunity

I partner with CEOs of established startups or SMBs when their next milestone cannot be left to chance. I specialize in:


  • Improving the terms and speed of a fundraise

  • Delivering the launch of a new product or service

  • Scaling operations to support major growth

  • Positioning for an exit or leadership change

If you’re preparing for an event like this, let’s talk about how I can help.

The Outcomes

While all my work is strategic, execution is deliverable one. Without follow-though, even the best laid plans do not create value. My engagements deliver:

  • A rapid assessment of the objective, any existing plans or progress, and all relevant external factors

  • A narrowly-scoped roadmap geared for undistracted, concise execution

  • A “pivot plan” protecting execution from derailment or outsized risks

  • Accountability and follow though of the roadmap

  • Outcomes that generate more value, arrive faster, and reduce uncertainty and waste

To learn more about outcomes you can expect, let’s book time for a call.

The Approach

My approach is shaped by 25 years of high-stakes work.

I spent my first decade in finance, evaluating risk and opportunity for investment banks and hedge funds—developing a decision-first mindset.

15 years ago I became a founder and operator, building both technology products and a consulting firm with my own capital at risk.

Since then, I’ve worked with hundreds of business leaders, refining a unique set of frameworks, principles, and toolkits that deliver outsized results with more speed and less risk.

Let’s discuss how this approach can benefit your business. Drop me a line.

Let’s Talk

If the milestone in front of you is too important to get wrong, let’s be in touch. I look forward to hearing from you.