soluna
partners

Vision and execution, in harmony.

Operational leadership for brands and organizations driving sustainability and environmental impact.
Your mission in motion.

No more carrying the weight of operations alone. With Soluna Partners, you gain a true counterpart: an operational partner invested in your success, bringing the structure, systems, and leadership that transform vision into results, while staying true to your values.

We don't just guide. We embed. We integrate. We execute.
20+ Years Ops Expertise
Structure That Scales
Hands‑On Execution
WHO WE PARTNER WITH

Sustainability-focused leaders.

Founders and CEOs of sustainable and mission-driven brands in beauty, wellness, ethical lifestyle, and conscious commerce—building businesses that care for people and the ecosystems they rely on.
Sustainable beauty
WELLNESS
Ethical LIFESTYLE
who You are

Keeping it all balanced doesn't have to depend on you.

As your company grows, the weight shifts.
Priorities compete.
Teams strain.
Momentum slips.

That's when balance gets harder to hold and when leaders risk burnout.

Soluna steps in with operational strategy and integration, aligning vision with execution to keep growth steady—while staying true to your values. So you can step back from the grind and focus on building products that matter.

What changes with our support:

Your Focus Sharpens
We clear the noise so you can lead with vision, not firefighting.
Priorities Stick
Teams stay aligned, and initiatives actually move forward.
Decisions Get Lighter
You’re backed with data, context, and clear options — not just more problems.
The Company Stands on Its Own
Systems, rhythms, and accountability take root so the business runs beyond you.
who we are

Your embedded operator.

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Every visionary leader needs an integrator: the steady counterpart who turns vision into execution.

Head of Ops for relief, a Chief of Staff to multiply your capacity, or a COO to build beyond you. These aren’t one-size-fits-all roles. Depending on your stage, you may need a specific one or a customized blend. We design the right level of support, delivered at the right time.

Head of Operations
The hands-on operator who keeps daily business running smoothly while laying the groundwork for scale.
Owns daily operations, workflows, and back-office systems
Manages vendors, tools, and processes to keep things moving
Supports HR, payroll, compliance, and finance basics
Keeps projects on track and ensures follow-through
Provides visibility with reporting, updates, and accountability
Bridges gaps until functional leaders are in place
Who it’s for:

Best for early-stage sustainable brands that need tactical execution and structure to get operations running smoothly.

Chief of Staff (CoS)
The founder’s right hand and force multiplier — serves the CEO directly by creating clarity, alignment, and leverage.
Strategic right hand to the CEO
Keeps priorities clear and aligned across teams
Translates vision into plans, cadences, and follow-through
Drives cross-functional projects and executive communications
Preps decisions with briefings, data, and risks
Builds a “rhythm of business” to remove friction and bottlenecks
Who it’s for:

Ideal for founder-led sustainable brands in growth mode where the CEO needs leverage, clarity, and alignment across the team.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
The operator who builds and oversees the systems, teams, and accountability that allow the company to scale.
Owns the business engine and org-wide operations
Designs scalable systems, processes, and metrics
Leads managers and operational functions
Turns strategy into repeatable execution and accountability
Improves performance, quality, margins, and risk management
Builds infrastructure so the company runs beyond the founder
Who it’s for:

For sustainable brands entering growth stage that need durable systems, functional leadership, and accountability so the business doesn't rely on the founder to run.

What we build.
We help sustainable and mission-driven brands scale responsibly.From strategy to systems, we design the operational foundation that supports long-term growth and measurable impact.

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THE SOLUNA 4 STEP SYSTEM

How we work.

Step 1 - Illuminate
operational clarity
We start by embedding with your team: observing how the business runs, mapping core functions, and spotting friction points or founder dependency. From there, we audit what’s in place, surface what’s missing, and identify quick wins. This creates a clear baseline and metrics to guide what comes next.
Step 2 - Align
fractional leadership in action
We translate your vision into focused priorities. Together we clarify goals, define roles, and map a 90-day sprint that builds momentum. Whether it’s structure from scratch or tuning what exists, you get leadership without the 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 drive execution on high-priority initiatives, track KPIs in real time, and adapt as you grow, preparing you for funding, expansion, or handoff. For founders who want ongoing support, we extend beyond the first 90 days to sustain long-term momentum.
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Built for impact.

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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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