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Strategic operational leadership
for founders building a brighter future
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Soluna Partners provides fractional COO leadership for mission-driven businesses — building systems and teams that free founders from the daily grind and position them for sustainable growth.

As your strategic partner, we create operational structure rooted in integrity and resilience — transforming chaos into clarity so leaders gain the time to focus on what matters most.
15+ Years Ops Expertise
Structure That Scales
Hands‑On Execution
WHO WE PARTNER WITH

Future-focused leaders.

Mission-driven founders, CEOs, and owners at the pre-seed to Series A, or small business stage—who are focused on creating a better tomorrow.
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CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
EQUITY & EDUCATION
Shaping the next generation is about more than business growth — it’s about creating a future where people and the planet thrive together.
You

You're a leader,
balancing it all.

You started with a clear vision —
a mission to make things better for people, communities, and the future.

But growth brings complexity.
Priorities shift. Teams stretch thin.

As your company grows, the operational needs can outpace the systems you have in place. That gap drains energy, slows momentum, and stalls the impact you set out to create.

Soluna Partners closes that gap — aligning vision with operations, building systems that scale, and freeing founders to lead with integrity at every stage of growth.

Reclaim Your Focus
A fractional COO takes the day to day off your plate so you can lead with vision — not get buried in the weeds.
Get Structure That Scales
We design systems that support growth — so your business doesn’t rely on your constant oversight.
Protect Your Energy
Reduce burnout with rhythms and processes that sustain your team and your momentum.
Build From the Inside Out
We align operations with your values, so culture is more than talk—it’s how you run the business.
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What we do.

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Description

We provide embedded fractional COO leadership and end-to-end operational support — without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.

We don’t just advise — we roll up our sleeves, stabilize, execute, and lead.

Our work begins with a full operational audit to uncover what’s working, what’s not working, and identify high-priority solutions.

From there, we develop a tailored roadmap that aligns your systems, people, and strategy — so your business runs smoother, smarter, and stronger.

Support is always customized to your stage and challenges.
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We embed where the pressure is highest — operations, marketing, brand strategy, finance, HR, and beyond — building what you need to scale sustainably.

WHY IT MATTERS
Free up your time to focus on strategy, your vision, and leadership
Bring clarity and calm to daily operations, reducing stress and confusion
Turn big ideas into actionable plans that actually get done
Navigate change with steady support and clear direction
Build systems and rhythms that support growth and minimize burnout
Align your operations and brand so your culture is reflected at all levels
THE SOLUNA 4 STEP SYSTEM

How we work.

Step 1 - Illumunate
operational clarity
In the first weeks, we embed with your team — observing how the business runs, mapping core functions, and noting where founder dependency or friction shows up. From there, we audit what exists, define what’s missing, and surface gaps, bottlenecks, and quick wins. This creates baseline metrics that set the stage for what comes next.
Step 2 - Align
fractional leadership in action
We embed with your team, translating strategic vision into clear priorities. Whether building structure from scratch or realigning existing systems, we clarify goals, define roles, and map a focused 90‑day sprint to create momentum without full‑time overhead.
Step 3 - Build 
core systems for scale
We design and implement the foundational systems that free you from day-to-day bottlenecks—finance, HR, tech, sales, delivery, compliance, and customer success. By unifying tools, workflows, OKRs, and reporting into one operating system, your team stays aligned, accountable, and ready to scale.
Step 4 - Scale 
Beyond the Sprint
We lead execution on high‑priority initiatives, track KPIs in real time, and adapt as you grow— preparing you for funding milestones, expansion, or operational handoff. For founders who want continued support, we stay engaged well beyond the first 90 days to sustain momentum through later stages of growth.
FeatureD CASE STUDIES

Built for impact.

replenish daily
wellness brand
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sage advice by sage skincare
legacy skincare brand
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aces payments
conscious commerce brand
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REPLENISH DAILY
WELLNESS BRAND
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SAGE ADVICE BY SAGE SKINCARE
LEGACY SKINCARE BRAND
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ACES PAYMENTS
CONSCIOUS COMMERCE BRAND
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A lasting first impression
Bestselling Expertise
State-of-the-Art Platform
Bestselling Expertise
State-of-the-Art Platform
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perspective

The statistics are real. But so is the support that changes them.

48%
48% of businesses fail within 5 years,
but strong ops can shift those odds.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , 2025
72%
72% of founders report spending
too much time in day-to-day operations.
A fractional COO can change that.
Shopify Future of Commerce Report, 2024
50%
Companies with
strong ethical culture
outperform by 50%.
‍LRN Benchmark, 2024
OUR FOUNDER
Your trusted partner.

Rio Callans
Founder & Principal Fractional COO

I’ve spent 15+ years turning founder vision into structured success. From building the brands and systems across legacy beauty and conscious-commerce fintech — to running my own wellness company for nearly a decade, learning firsthand the weight founders carry when they’re doing it all.

Today, I advocate for founders building companies that will shape the world future generations grow up in. I help them translate vision into smooth operations, create alignment between their values and their systems, and build teams they can trust — so they can scale without losing sight of why they started.

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our values
Integrity
Clarity
Resilience
Stewardship
Freedom
Impact
Testimonials
In their words.
Rio is the kind of partner every founder hopes for–strategic, thoughtful, relentlessly dependable, and deeply committed to seeing your vision thrive.
Barbara Strickland
Founder
sage skincare
Rio built our brand and operational infrastructure from the ground up. She was the steady force I could always count on, with a passion and work ethic that set her apart.
Amy Lopez
Executive Director
aces payments
Rio has an exceptional ability to turn complex processes into clear, well-structured systems built for long term success. Her attention to detail is unmatched.
Lois Makely
VP of sales
aces payments
Rio's unique talent is in maintaining clarity on both the big picture and the small details without missing a step. She can connect the dots and create the building blocks to bring your vision to life.
Chris Hayzel
Founder
Evernorth
Rio is the kind of partner every founder hopes for–strategic, thoughtful, relentlessly dependable, and deepy committed to seeing your vision thrive.
Barbara Strickland
Founder
sage skincare
Rio built our brand and  operational infrastructure from the ground up. She was the steady force I could always count on, with a passion and work ethic that set her apart.
Amy Lopez
EXECUTIVE Director
aces payments
Rio has an exceptional ability to turn complex processes into clear, well-structured systems built for long term success. Her attention to detail is unmatched.  
Lois Makely
VP of sales
aces payments
Rio's unique talent is in maintaining clarity on both the big picture and the small details without missing a step. She can connect the dots and create the building blocks to bring your vision to life.
Chris Hayzel
Founder
Evernorth
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