Your Questions, Answered
Your Questions, Answered
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No, not in the traditional sense.
Daylight doesn’t step into a fixed title or predefined job description. The work isn’t about filling a role, it’s about making the business run better.
That said, the work often overlaps with what founders expect from a fractional COO or Chief of Staff: operating structure, decision flow, cross-functional coordination, and reducing execution drag at the top of the organization.
The difference is flexibility. Instead of forcing the business into a role-based model, Daylight adapts to where the real constraints are and takes ownership there, whether that looks like operating design, execution support, or leadership-level advisory.
For many founders, Daylight effectively replaces parts of a COO or Chief of Staff by taking meaningful operating load off their plate without the overhead, rigidity, or long-term commitment of a full-time hire.
If you’re evaluating a fractional COO or Chief of Staff and want clarity, momentum, and real follow-through before making a permanent hire, Daylight is often a strong alternative.
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For direct inquiries, contact us via our form or email hello@daylightvenutersadvisory.com and include a brief overview of what you’re working on.
If needed, we can set up an introductory call via google meet to discuss further details
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Most engagements begin with an alignment call to understand some of the opportunities your business or team might have.
This creates shared context, surfaces the real constraints, and defines where ongoing support actually makes sense.
Depending the needs, we could jump into a limited-scope project.
If there’s a clear fit, we outline next steps together. No pressure to jump straight into a retainer.
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Retainers are paid in advance of each service period and are primarily month-to-month. Six-month and annual terms can be negotiated at a discounted rate for teams looking for longer-term continuity and deeper operating partnership.
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Daylight works on a scoped basis rather than hourly billing.
Limited projects are scoped based on outcome
Ongoing operating support is priced based on a monthly retainer basis and depends on level of ownership but begins at $3,500 for advisory $6,000 for partnership, and $10,000 for embedded leadership.
Client specific rates are available upon request once the work is clearly defined. There are no public caps because the work varies widely by business size, complexity, and needed support.
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Daylight isn’t about slides or suggestions.
The work focuses on what actually gets implemented and what comes off your plate as a founder or business leader.
Daylight brings operating experience across nearly every facet of a business, finance, strategy, operations, systems, and cross-functional execution. That range makes it possible to move quickly to wherever the real constraint is, without being limited by function, industry, or org chart.
Instead of handing off recommendations, the work stays close to the business. Strategy gets translated into operating structure. Decisions turn into motion. Systems get built so execution doesn’t depend on constant founder involvement.
The goal is fewer bottlenecks, less reactive work, and a business that runs with more calm and consistency over time.
If you’re looking for narrow expertise or advice that lives in documents, this won’t be a fit. If you want a resourceful operating partner who can flex as the business evolves and take real load off your plate, it usually is.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly, usually within two business days.
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Calm, structured, and direct.
Work starts by bringing the real problems into the open, even when they’re uncomfortable. From there, everything is designed around clarity, momentum, and reducing unnecessary load on leadership.
Expect:
Clear operating rhythms and decision hygiene
Thoughtful pushback when something doesn’t hold up
Practical, data-driven structure over theory or slides
Follow-through, not just recommendations
Fewer meetings, better ones
A true operating partner
Communication is straightforward and honest. You’ll always know what’s being worked on, what’s stuck, and what needs a decision.
Daylight works best with founders and leaders who value transparency, want their business to run with less friction, and are willing to change how decisions and execution actually happen.
If you’re looking for hype, cheerleading, or someone to rubber-stamp ideas, this won’t be a fit. If you want clarity and progress without chaos, it usually is.
Find out more on our principles here
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Yes, selectively. In-person sessions are available for operating reviews, leadership offsites, or critical planning moments. Travel and on-site time are scoped separately and billed in addition to standard fees.
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Daylight is based in the United States and works with founders and leadership teams across North America and Europe. Most work happens remotely, but can be designed for single location or distributed teams and sync or async execution.
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For technical issues, access questions, or billing concerns, email jacob@daylightevnturesadvisory.co and include as much detail as possible. You’ll hear back promptly.
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