Operational Infrastructure That Turns Vision Into Execution

I partner with founders and CEOs of growing, mission-driven companies as a Fractional COO—building the commitment, clarity, and capabilities needed to scale without chaos. With 20+ years scaling organizations from early growth through successful exits and global expansion, I bring operational discipline and people-first leadership to founders who need infrastructure that actually works.

April J. Watkins

Founder, Meridian Operations

Most companies don't fail from bad strategy.

They fail because only 15% of teams can actually execute together.

So as headcount rises and complexity increases, alignment falters, communication unravels, and delivery stalls.

If you are:

Strong on vision, but it is outpacing operational execution

Watching systems break as they scale

Stuck in the weeds instead of leading strategy

Worried about losing key people, missing goals, or running out of runway

You need operational infrastructure—and someone who's built it before.

What separates companies that scale from those that stall?

Three things...

Commitment

Shared purpose and clear priorities connect every role to the mission, fueling focus and accountability.

Communication

Clarity and visibility replace noise, so information flows, alignment holds, and decisions get made.

Capability

The right people, in the right roles, with the right tools—ready to execute when it matters most.

I work embedded in your team for 6-12 months, building the operational infrastructure that turns vision into execution—then I step back and it runs without me.

Proven Track Record

Scaled Hyperbiotics from startup to $53M and PE acquisition

Led global expansion at Dolby across 41 international locations

Drove engagement from 56% to 86% through operational clarity

90% retention through M&A integrations and rapid growth

Ready to Build Operational Clarity?

Let's start with a conversation about turning disconnection into decisive execution.

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