Build a business
that doesn’t rely on you.

At Soluna Partners, we step in as your fractional COO to build the systems and structure that free founders to lead.

60%

Time Reclaimed

40%

Less Decision Fatigue

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"The partner every founder hopes for." –Barbara S.
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Trusted by founders ready to scale
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Hi, I’m Rio —and I’ve sat
in your seat.

I know what it’s like to carry the vision and the weight of a growing business. As your fractional COO, I help you scale with systems that support your vision, your values, and your energy.

My clients say the same thing: the relief is immediate.
You’re no longer doing it all alone.
You finally have a trusted partner who moves with you and for you.

Meet the Founder
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About Soluna

We fit in fast.
Then build what lasts.

We bring 20+ years of experience, step in smoothly, and build systems that bring clarity, stability, and space to scale without the full-time cost.
250k+
Saved vs Full-Time COO

Senior expertise, fractionally embedded

80%
Faster Ramp-Up

We integrate quickly and get to work

40%+
Revenue Growth

Operations clarity builds momentum

20+
Years in Ops Leadership

From early-stage chaos to scale

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Services

Operational solutions that grow with you.

Operations & Systems
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Financial Operations
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People & Team
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Business Formation
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Tech & Tools
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Strategy, Advisory & Execution
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Laying the Groundwork

For early-stage founders building from scratch — or cleaning up a shaky start.

We help you set up smart, scalable systems from the start.

Finding the Balance

For growing teams where everything still runs through the founder.

We step in to streamline, stabilize, and free up your focus.

Building What's Next

For businesses preparing for funding, growth, or transition.

We build the structure to support whatever’s coming next.

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How we work

The Soluna 4-Step System

01
Illuminate

We embed quickly to see how your business really runs. We surface friction, uncover quick wins, and give you immediate clarity with a focused roadmap.

02
Harmonize

We turn vision into priorities, define roles, and create a 90-day plan your team can actually execute. You get aligned leadership without hiring full-time.

03
Implement

We design systems across operations, finance, people, and tech that eliminate bottlenecks. You get infrastructure that supports growth without constant firefighting.

04
Sustain

We lead execution, track what matters, and adapt as you grow or shift roles. You get lasting momentum with a long-term partner who moves with you.

The relief is real.
The results are, too.

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Chris Hayzel

Founder, Evernorth

"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."

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Barbara Strickland

Founder, Sage Advice by Sage Skincare

"Rio is the kind of partner every founder hopes for. Strategic, thoughtful, relentlessly dependable, and committed to your mission and delivering measurable results."

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Lois Makely

Vice President, Aces Payments

"Working with Rio transformed our company. She re-built our entire infrastructure, clarified our processes, and exceeded our expectations. I wish we had started sooner."

We’re here when you're ready.

Whether you need to streamline a process, increase team capacity, or build the infrastructure for your next stage of growth, we’re here to help.

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