Who We Work With
At Day1, we work with founders and leadership teams who are building something ambitious—and need a partner who can match their pace, bring clarity to complexity, and drive execution when it matters most.
We’re built for teams who are:
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Scaling fast and starting to feel growing pains
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In transition—post-funding, post-reorg, or pivoting into new markets
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Operating without internal project capacity or strategic execution bandwidth
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Facing critical decisions across people, process, or systems
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Ready for structure—but not yet resourced to build it alone
The Client Journey with Day1
We know we’re not for everyone - and that’s a good thing. The best partnerships are built on clarity and alignment. If you're wondering whether Day1 is the right partner for your business, here’s a quick look at who we serve best - and who might be better served elsewhere.
Are we the right fit?
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We’re a great fit for …
✔ Founder-led or executive teams who want strategic execution
✔ Companies scaling fast, in transition, or managing complexity
✔ Clients who value clarity, accountability and momentum
✔ Service-based or systems-heavy businesses
✔ Leaders who want an embedded partner, not just a vendor
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We’re not the right fit for …
✘ Teams looking for high-level advice without execution support
✘ Businesses in steady-state operations with minimal change expected
✘ Teams that avoid prioritization or alignment
✘ Product-first, engineering-led, or industrial operations
✘ Businesses seeking outsourced task execution or one-off audits
Partners in Portfolio Growth & Turnaround
We work with boards, private equity firms, and family offices who are looking to drive transformation and value creation across their portfolio companies.
Our support often includes:
Post-investment operational support or transformation leadership
Execution of board-mandated initiatives
Interim project management or strategic capacity
Turnaround planning or growth enablement prior to exit
Want to explore how we can support your portfolio?