Micayla R. — CEO
Every growing company has untapped potential—potential that can be unlocked through strategic operations, efficient systems, and strong leadership. My goal is to help ambitious startups reach that potential. As a VP of Operations and strategic advisor, I've spent the last decade helping tech companies navigate their most critical growth phases—from early-stage scaling through IPO, acquisition, and SPAC transitions. I specialize in building operational infrastructure from the ground up, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing systems that drive measurable results in hyper-growth environments. Most notably, I scaled business operations at Novo during its growth from $120M to $700M valuation, leading a business unit launch that drove 3-4x revenue growth. At BARK, I managed executive operations during their $1.6B SPAC transition. Today, I build at an AI company as VP of Operations, and mentor and advise emerging tech leaders on operational strategy, organizational design, and scaling decisions. I thrive in fast-paced startup environments where I can build 0-to-1 operational systems and develop high-performing teams. Whether you're looking for a hands-on operations leader or strategic guidance on scaling your company, I'd love to connect. You can find me at micayla.co Specialties: operations leadership, operational excellence, business operations, team scaling, cross-functional leadership, startup growth acceleration, executive advisory
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and B2C operations leader with extensive experience in scaling startups.
Location: Miami, Florida, United States
Experience: 10 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Business Operations
- Growth Strategy
- Spac Management
- Operations Leadership
Career Highlights
- Scaled operations from $120M to $700M valuation.
- Led successful SPAC transition for a $1.6B company.
- Built high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.
Work Experience
Aldea
Vice President Operations (5 mos)
Head of Strategic Initiatives (4 mos)
micayla.co
Advisor & Mentor (2 yrs 7 mos)
Novo
Director of Business Operations, Ecosystem (1 yr)
Chief of Staff (1 yr)
On Deck
Chief of Staff Fellow (ODCoS2) (2 yrs)
BARK
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer (1 yr)
PowerSchool Group LLC
Strategic Programs Analyst (Office of the Chief of Staff) (1 yr)
Schoology
Executive Assistant to CEO / Co-Founder (4 yrs)
Zynga
Executive Assistant to VP, Casino Division (1 yr 5 mos)
Mercedes Benz USA
Diversity & Inclusion (2 mos)
Education
BA at Rutgers University