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.
Businesses Navigating Change & Critical Moments
Scaling fast and starting to feel growing pains.
Scaling fast and starting to feel growing pains.
In transition -- post-funding, post-reorg, post-acquisition, or pivoting into new markets.
In transition -- post-funding, post-reorg, post-acquisition, or pivoting into new markets.
Operating without internal project capacity or execution bandwidth.
Operating without internal project capacity or execution bandwidth.
The Client Journey with Day1
Are we the right fit?
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.
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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
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 and transformation leadership
Execution of board-mandated initiatives
Interim project management and capacity creation
Turnaround planning and growth enablement prior to exit