Fractional COO  |  Startup Operator  |  Executive Advisor

The operational partner
founders trust to build,
scale, and expand.

Jess Trinca embeds with early-stage companies as a trusted right hand to founders and executive teams — bringing 20 years of calm, organized, and strategic operational thinking to every stage of growth. Clients also gain access to Jess's trusted network of legal, financial, HR, and compliance experts, ready to plug in when needed.

20+ Years experience
8-fig Client exit supported
Global US, UK & Europe

Helping companies launch, operate, and expand across borders.

Operational expertise,
at every stage.

To Start

  • New corporation formation
  • New subsidiary formation & global expansion
  • Operations development & implementation
  • Sourcing, onboarding & managing strategic partner services (legal, accounting, finance, tax compliance)

To Scale

  • Fractional COO
  • Direct management of new companies & entities
  • Cross-functional workflows design & implementation
  • Due diligence preparation & coordination
  • Leadership advisement & team mentorship

Trusted network to
support scale.

With over 20 years of experience, Jess brings a network of vetted, trusted partners along with her, ensuring her clients have the support, resources, and expertise at the right time.

Legal Corporate, employment, IP, and international counsel
Finance & Accounting Fractional CFOs, bookkeepers, and audit-ready accountants
Tax & Compliance Multi-jurisdiction tax planning and regulatory compliance
HR & People Ops Hiring, benefits, payroll, and people strategy experts
Words from clients

Results, in their
own words.

Jess has been a driving force helping me grow my company. Her work and leadership advice empowered me to confidently grow my full-time staff, expand my agency's scope of services, and overall, build and continue to optimize efficient operations.

Kyle Kuhns Founder & CEO, XX Artists Acquired by Media.Monks under S4 Capital

Jess continues to be a valuable advisor and accountability partner. Her executive advisement has been instrumental in enhancing my leadership capabilities and guiding me through key business decisions and transitions that continue to shape my company's growth.

Mylen Yamamoto Tansingco Founder & CEO, Clique Now A talent management firm

When we started to focus on the North American market, without question, I reached out to Jess. The US became our biggest market. Now I'm working with her on a leadership level where she continues to push the organization forward.

Kalle Torma Founder & CEO, Flowhaven Brand licensing software; a Salesforce partner

Jess has gone beyond expectations time and time again — supporting my company through bringing on its first full-time employees, recommending the best structures and programs, and providing resources for better forecasting.

Ogo Founder, Thirteenth Named one of Business Insider's top leaders shaping social media's future

Jess has become an invaluable extension of my company. She has led the strategic development and execution of major sales presentations, as well as built an investor funding deck for our new business venture. Jess is able to join a team as a leader, as well as roll up her sleeves and work alongside team members. You can expect quality thought leadership and detailed deliverables when Jess is on a project.

Carol Choi Founder, The Great Company An experiential agency specializing in integrated brand experiences

Jess brings a rare combination of strategic insight, clarity, and encouragement to every conversation. She provided helpful guidance when I was transitioning careers, helping me make sense of the startup and consulting world. She guided me through complex conversations around compensation and job scope, equipping me to ask the right questions and advocate for myself with confidence and clarity. Jess is the person you want in your corner — a smart, direct, and compassionate advocate.

Charlie Gallagher Marketing & Non-Profit Professional Executive coaching engagement
About

Operations built from
the inside out.

Founded in 2018, JT Operations Advisory, LLC was born out of passion. After 20+ years progressing through television advertising, brand partnerships, content marketing, mobile gaming, and digital agency services, Jess Trinca realized that no matter the company or industry, she had the adaptable, can-do attitude and the operational foresight to bring any founder's vision to life.

Whether as a Fractional COO or executive advisor, Jess immerses herself into her clients' businesses, identifies urgent needs and blockers, and develops her role to be the right fit for purpose. In the early days, Jess rolls up her sleeves and drives foundational operations. With growth, she shifts focus to equipping and empowering founding teams to carry momentum forward.

Jess Trinca

Supported a client through a high 8-figure exit after helping grow the organization from 5 to 120+ while remaining profitable.

Led the development of a software company's Global Customer Success division, resulting in +105% net revenue retention and +90% customer satisfaction score.

Set up Finnish companies in the US and UK — implementing all operational systems, recruiting founding teams, and fully running day-to-day US and UK operations.

Brought an overseas software company to the US — implemented all operational systems, recruited the founding team, and led early business development.

Supported a founder through the launch of their company, implementing all foundational business elements and set the team up to 3x their business within the year.

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Let's build something
that lasts.

Whether you're launching, scaling, or expanding into new markets — let's talk about building something that lasts.

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