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Strategy, fundraising, and the calls only the founder can make, from sitting and former founder-CEOs who have mostly run DTC and ecommerce brands.

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About MentorPass

Est. 2020·10,000+ engagements·4.97avg rating

Domenic Iacovone

CEO at RAW Nutrition, Bum Energy, and Relive Health

Victor Tam

CEO and Founder at Monos ($500M+)

Ben Jabbawy

Founder and CEO at Privy, acquired by Attentive

Vetted operator
100+ sessions

On MentorPass

The list

The 12 best leadership consultants

These aren't career coaches. Every one has sat in the seat: founder, CEO, or COO, and made the calls you're facing. Ranked by track record and how founders rate them.

  1. 01Domenic Iacovone

    Domenic Iacovone

    Vetted operator100+ sessions

    CEO at RAW Nutrition, Bum Energy, and Relive Health

    Dom built a billion-dollar consumer brand portfolio and runs three companies right now. He's done 100+ sessions here at a 4.98 rating, and his reviews are some of the strongest on the platform. Founders call him a super genius who skips the fluff, asks the granular questions, and gets to the real problem fast. Book him for leadership and team-building calls at any size.

    Business leadership

Leadership sub-capabilities

Go deeper into leadership

Fundraising

Seed through growth — pitching, structuring, and closing the round.

Jimmy DeCiccoLed by Jimmy DeCicco

M&A

Buying, selling, and integrating — from first conversation to close.

Ryan LewendonLed by

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From stuck to a plan you can run this week

The problems founders bring our leadership operators — and what they walk away with.

  1. You're the founder and sole operator, and if you let the team do it, it takes 10x longer and you're scared you'll lose clients on missed deadlines.

    A delegation plan and incentive structure that lets the team scale without you, built with a founder who solved the same fear.

  2. You keep choosing co-founders, then resent them when you end up doing everything yourself.

The scope

What a leadership consultant actually does

The work our leadership operators take on, from first call to ongoing.

  • Delegation and the founder bottleneck

    Work out what to stop doing as CEO and how to hand it off so the team can move without you.

  • Org design and hiring plan

    Decide who to hire next, what they own, and how the senior layer fits together.

  • Roles, responsibilities, and KPIs

    Define what each person owns, the numbers they're accountable for, and the weekly rhythm that keeps it on track.

  • Scaling leadership across the team

    Build a high-performance leadership layer and accountability rhythm that scales instead of breaking as you grow.

  • Fundraising and investor readiness

    Get an honest read on whether you're fundable and what it takes to make the company appealing to an investor.

How MentorPass works

The easiest way to hire a leadership consultant

Find your expert, book a call, solve your problem — and keep them on when you’re ready.

  1. 1. Find your consultant

    Browse the ranked list of vetted operators. Every profile shows their track record, the brands they’ve scaled, and exactly what they go deep on.

  2. 2. Book a call

    Pick a time and share your context up front. They review it before you meet — no spending the first 20 minutes on background.

The guide

What to know before you hire a leadership consultant

What a leadership consultant does

A leadership consultant helps you make the calls only the founder can make. Not strategy decks or org-chart theory: the real ones. Who to hire next and what they own. What to stop doing yourself. How to give a hard piece of feedback without it landing as toxic. How to keep a client relationship intact when you have to say no. On MentorPass the work is a sitting or former founder-CEO talking through your actual situation, because they ran the same problems inside their own company.

The questions repeat across stages. The founder who is the sole operator and can't tell how much to dictate versus delegate. The one who keeps choosing co-founders, then resents them when the work isn't shared. The founder who is strong on vision and product but weak on operations and needs the systems to hold. The single most common thread is delegation: if you let the team do it, it takes 10x longer, and you're scared a missed deadline costs you clients. A founder who has built past that point can usually give you the first move in one call.

What to look for when you hire one

Hire the operator, not the credential. The useful signal is whether they have personally led a team through the stage you're heading into, and whether they can point to a company they built. On this roster that means a former AG1 COO who scaled the brand past $600M, the former CEO of Louis Vuitton and Pandora, the Privy founder who exited to Attentive, the Monos founder behind two nine-figure brands, and founders who took their own brands to nine figures. Track records like those beat any coaching certification.

Look for someone who listens before they prescribe. The reviews founders leave keep landing on the same qualities: an operator who asks the right questions first, then gives specific advice around building teams, hiring, and structuring the business. Avoid career coaches who have never carried the risk or made the hire themselves.

Why founders use MentorPass for it

MentorPass is built around founders who did the thing, not coaches who studied it. Most founders here run DTC and ecommerce brands, so the leadership advice is calibrated to that world: small teams, fast growth, the founder still in the middle of everything. You book by the session and see each operator's rating and session count up front, so you can test fit with one call before committing, then come back to the person who got you out of the weeds. The lead here is rated 4.98 across 100+ sessions. That's the bar.

Proof

Results from these leadership consultants

Average rating
5★

Average rating

Written reviews
135

Written reviews

Sessions booked
989

Sessions booked

Expert operators
12

Expert operators

I have had a few sessions with Sunny so far, and I cannot say enough good things about her. She genuinely cares about you and your success and is overall an invaluable resource. She's encouraged me to reach out to her with any questions or updates I may have in between sessions and always provides thoughtful and insightful feedback. I highly recommend working with her, wherever you are in your career.
From a session with Sunny Bonnell

Why MentorPass

MentorPass vs. the alternatives

When you need leadership help, you have four options. Here's how they actually stack up.

MentorPassAgenciesFreelance marketplacesFull-time hire
Time to first callThis weekWeeks of pitchesDays, hit or miss2–3 months

Industries

Where our leadership operators have done it

Real reps in these verticals, not theory. The kind of pattern-matching that only comes from having shipped in your category.

  • E-commerce Leadership ConsultantsLeadership operators who've built and scaled DTC and online retail brands.
  • CPG Leadership ConsultantsLeadership operators who've scaled consumer packaged goods brands in retail and DTC.
  • Agency Leadership ConsultantsLeadership help built for agencies and professional service firms.
  • B2C SaaS Leadership ConsultantsLeadership guidance for consumer apps and subscription products.
  • B2B SaaS Leadership ConsultantsLeadership guidance for B2B software and platform companies.
  • Marketplace Leadership ConsultantsLeadership for multi-vendor marketplaces and platforms.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does a leadership consultant actually do?

They help you make the calls only the founder can make: who to hire, what to delegate, how to set roles and KPIs, when to raise, and how to lead the company as it scales. On MentorPass that's a working or former founder-CEO talking through your specific situation, not a career coach running an exercise. Most founders come in stuck on delegation or a hiring decision and leave with a concrete plan.

How much does it cost?

You book by the session, so you pay for the time you use instead of a long retainer. You see each operator's session price on their profile before you book. Most founders start with a single call to test fit, then come back to the one who clicked.

How do you vet the consultants?

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  • 02Victor Tam

    Victor Tam

    Vetted operator30+ sessions

    CEO and Founder at Monos ($500M+)

    Victor founded and scaled two nine-figure brands in premium home and travel, including Monos past $500M. He's led companies through the scale where the org starts to crack, so he knows what breaks and when. Book him when you're growing the leadership layer and want it to hold.

    Business leadershipStrategyBrandingGo to market
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  • 03Ben Jabbawy

    Ben Jabbawy

    Vetted operator30+ sessions

    Founder and CEO at Privy, acquired by Attentive

    Ben built Privy into the leader in ecommerce marketing automation for small business, then sold it to Attentive. He's run a company from the early grind through an exit and now coaches founders. He's methodical: one founder said a 30-minute call gave them a week of clarity. Book him for founder coaching and fundraising.

    Founder coachFundraisingBusiness leadershipGo to market
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  • 04Greg LaVecchia

    Greg LaVecchia

    Vetted operator100+ sessions

    CEO at Bloom Nutrition

    Greg runs Bloom Nutrition and has scaled CPG and supplement brands from $0 to $100M a year. With 100+ sessions and a perfect rating, he's one of the most-booked operators here. He's built the leadership layer that holds at that pace, not just the marketing engine. Book him for team building and the operating rhythm growth demands.

    Team buildingBusiness operationsStrategyGo to market
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  • 05Marcello Bottoli

    Marcello Bottoli

    Vetted operator

    Former CEO of Louis Vuitton, Samsonite, and Pandora; CEO of Vestacy

    Marcello ran Louis Vuitton, Samsonite, and Pandora as CEO and now invests in growth equity. Few people have led consumer brands at that level. Bring him the questions about scaling a meaningful brand, governance, and the culture that holds it together as you grow.

    Business leadershipCultureStrategyFundraising
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  • 06Nancy Pak

    Nancy Pak

    Vetted operator

    CEO at Tate's Bake Shop and Tom's of Maine; Board Chair at Daily Crunch

    Nancy has led consumer brands like Tate's Bake Shop and Tom's of Maine as CEO and now chairs a board. She works with consumer-brand executives on real growth and market leadership. Bring her the executive-level questions: leading senior teams, fundraising, and the culture that scales with you.

    Business leadershipStrategyTeam buildingCulture
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  • 07Jay Hunter

    Jay Hunter

    Vetted operator40+ sessions

    CEO at k2o by Kylie Jenner; former CRO at MaryRuth's

    Jay runs k2o by Kylie Jenner and was CRO at MaryRuth's, so he's led revenue orgs at scale across CPG. With 40+ sessions and a perfect rating here, he knows how to build the senior layer that owns growth instead of waiting on the founder. Book him to figure out who to hire, what they own, and how to hold them accountable.

    Revenue leadershipHiringGo to marketAccountability
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  • 08Roman Khan

    Roman Khan

    Vetted operator100+ sessions

    DTC advisor with a $200M+ annual revenue portfolio

    Roman has 10 years and $200M+ behind him in ecommerce, and it shows in how he works. Founders come for tactics and leave with a sharper strategy: one team doubled their business in the seven months after a single call. He pushes you to define the goal before chasing the tactics. Book him to lift your thinking above the day to day.

    Founder coachStrategyBusiness operationsGo to market
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  • 09Meghan Caiazzo

    Meghan Caiazzo

    Vetted operator250+ sessions

    Nine-figure founder and CEO coach; CEO at Flerish Hydration

    Meghan is a nine-figure founder and one of the top recurring mentors here, with 250+ sessions logged. She works on scaling with bold leadership and high-performing teams, and founders rate her for sharp, insightful questions. Book her for founder coaching, team building, and getting exit-ready.

    Founder coachBusiness leadershipTeam buildingFundraising
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  • 10Ben Smith

    Ben Smith

    Vetted operator100+ sessions

    Former COO of AG1, scaled to $600M+ and a $1.2B valuation in four years

    Ben was COO at AG1 while it scaled past $600M and a $1.2B valuation in four years, and he's done the same kind of work at Earth Breeze, Sugarfina, and Williams-Sonoma. With 100+ sessions and a perfect rating, he's the operator who has run the machine at full speed. Book him for operations and scaling hyper-growth brands.

    Business operationsStrategyFounder coachGrowth
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  • 11Sunny Bonnell

    Sunny Bonnell

    Vetted operator60+ sessions

    Co-founder of Motto; growth mentor for agency founders

    Sunny co-founded the brand agency Motto and now mentors founders and creative leaders. With 60+ sessions and a perfect rating, she works the leadership and operations side of growing a creative business. Book her if you run an agency or a creative-led company and need the team and systems to scale.

    Founder coachBrandingBusiness operationsTeam building
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  • 12David Vanderveen

    David Vanderveen

    Vetted operator

    President and board member at IM8; co-founder of XS Energy ($500M/yr)

    David co-founded XS Energy and grew it into a $500M-a-year business, with billions in supplement and energy-drink sales behind him. He now serves as president and a board member at IM8. Bring him the board-level and high-stakes leadership questions in consumer and supplements.

    Business leadershipStrategyBrandingFundraising
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    • Ryan Lewendon

    Business Strategy

    Build a plan to achieve your one, three, and five year objectives.

    Roman KhanLed by Roman Khan

    Executive Coaching

    A second voice in the founder's head when the decisions get hard.

    Meghan CaiazzoLed by Meghan Caiazzo

    A clear read on the equity and partner dynamics, and how to set up the relationship so the work is actually shared.

  • It's unclear how to give a new hire work, what her day to day is, or what to set as roles, KPIs, and goals.

    Defined roles, an accountability chart, and a weekly rhythm so everyone knows what they own.

  • A client pushes back hard when you say something's out of scope, and you fear losing them if you charge or say no.

    A way to hold the line and have the hard conversation without losing the relationship, from someone who's had hundreds of them.

  • You're good at vision and product, weak on operations, and don't know what you personally need to stop doing as CEO.

    A clear list of what to hand off first, so you spend your time on the calls only you can make.

  • You were in a co-founder role and never raised directly, so you're unsure an investor would take a chance on you.

    An honest read on investor readiness and what it'll take to make the company fundable.

  • Co-founder dynamics and hard conversations

    Pressure-test equity splits and partner roles, and craft how to give difficult feedback without it landing wrong.

    • 3. Leave with a game plan

    Get specific, prioritized advice you can act on this week — and keep working with them ongoing if it clicks.

  • Keep them on

    Found your match? Keep your leadership operator on as an ongoing advisor as you scale.

    • We've 2x our business since our call with Roman 7 months ago. He's a great listener who tries to truly understand your questions. We came for tactical advice, but he turned it into something much bigger & more impactful. Roman is easily one of the best operators in the DTC world. My mindset shifted completely to a much more strategic approach. Since then, we've doubled our business, grew the team, and our hiring quality has significantly improved by implementing his suggestions. Best call on MentorPass.
    From a session with Roman Khan
    I had the chance to connect with Dom and I can’t say enough good things. He was incredibly generous with his time and insights, and the conversation was both thoughtful and productive. He asked sharp, thought-provoking questions that helped me navigate some very specific challenges I’m facing in my business. Instead of generic advice, Dom tied his guidance back to real experiences he’s had, which made everything feel relevant and actionable. He’s incredibly sharp, humble, and a cool guy to connect with and has incredible value to add to any founders life. Grateful for the time, and I’d recommend Dom to anyone lucky enough to get the chance to learn from him.
    From a session with Domenic Iacovone
    Woah, Victor answered all my questions with specific and clear advice, but what stood out the most was the wise perspective he shared about growing a company to the scale he has built with Monos. His values and leadership style are inspiring—honest, creative, and grounded. I truly enjoyed the call and would absolutely recommend him.
    From a session with Victor Tam
    Who you actually getTop 1% leadership operatorsJunior account managersUnvetted freelancersHard to find senior talent
    Proven at your stageBuilt & scaled real brandsA playbook, not your contextVaries wildlyIf you can afford them
    CommitmentPer call — no lock-inMonthly retainerPer projectSalary + equity
    CostPer session$$$$ / month$$ / project$$$$$ + overhead
    Ongoing supportKeep them on as an advisorLocked into scopeChurn and rehirePermanent headcount

    Every operator on this page has run a real company as a founder, CEO, or COO, and the roster is ranked by track record and session history. Ratings come from real founders, and most carry near-perfect scores, like Dom's 4.98 across 100+ sessions.

    Can I keep working with the same person over time?

    Yes. Leadership work isn't one and done. Many founders rebook the operator who helped them get out of the weeds. Meghan, for example, has logged 250+ sessions as a recurring mentor, and several reviewers describe theirs as the first of many calls.

    I'm the sole operator and can't let go of anything. Can a session help?

    That's the single most common reason founders book here. The fear that the team will take 10x longer or you'll lose clients is exactly what these operators worked through in their own companies. Expect a clear line on what to delegate first and how to set up incentives so the team scales without you.

    Can a leadership consultant help me get ready to raise?

    Yes. Several mentors here have raised and exited their own companies and can give you an honest read on investor readiness, including what it takes to make the company appealing before you start the process.