micayla is a strategic operations advisor and vice president of operations in miami. currently at subquadratic, previously director of business operations at novo in new york.
over the last 15 years, i've held titles such as chief of staff, director of strategic initiatives, strategic advisor, and mentor.
my most most impactful work have come at inflection points; moments where building the right infrastructure determines whether companies scale or stall. i scaled operations at novo through a valuation increase from $120m to $700m, led operational workstreams for bark's $1.6b spac process, supported schoology through their $70m+ acquistion by powerschool, and contributed to zynga operations during their ipo period. at subquadratic (fka aldea), i'm currently leading the company through an early-stage transition into two standalone entities.
i specialize in turning messy, cross-functional problems into systems that hold at scale. my edge is making people and companies more efficient and building high-functioning teams that execute under pressure. most of my work happens in the spaces between departments, with teams that prioritize substance over style, and leaders who aren't afraid to make hard decisions.
outside of my operating roles, i've founded and run independent businesses across media and advisory. running them end to end keeps my advice grounded in execution and real-world constraints.
let’s work together
if you're a tech executive, founder, or chief of staff at a series a-c startup navigating scaling, organizational design, or inflection points — this is where we start.
i offer 60-minute consultations designed to quickly get oriented by understanding your context, pressure points, and decision landscape, followed by high-level strategic feedback and clear recommendations.
for ongoing support, i work with a small number of clients on weekly or monthly retainers, structured around your needs and stage of growth. we’ll determine the right cadence and scope during our initial conversation.