About
Executive with deep experience leading transformations, scaling operations, and driving profitability in fast-paced startup and scale-up environments (from bootstrapped companies to 2x Unicorns). Proven success turning around teams and businesses with strategic vision and hands-on execution. Adept at working with C-level stakeholders, investors, and cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable growth and build high-performing, mission-driven organisations. Known for thriving in high-pressure, high-growth contexts across Europe jvr@kompasadvisory.com kompasadvisory.carrd.co/
Experience
Operating Partner (Fractional)
Present
AlphaNeural is redefining the AI infrastructure layer by building a protocol-native cloud for models, agents, and datasets. With decentralized GPU compute, direct monetization, and enterprise-ready integration, AlphaNeural empowers AI creators and organizations to deploy and commercialize AI faster and more flexibly than ever before
Founder
Kompas Advisory · Europe
Present
Advising early and growth-stage companies across tech, mobility, marketplace, logistics, and e-commerce, with a focus on turnarounds, market entry, and operational scaling Strategic & Operational Guidance: Leading business strategy execution, market expansion, and GTM plans. Interim Leadership: Providing C-level leadership during transformations (CEO/COO/MD/GM), building teams and stabilising cultures. Growth & Efficiency: Implementing KPI-driven strategies for scaling, optimising operations, and integrating technology. Investor Relations: Supporting fundraising, investor relations, and post-investment strategy. Notable engagements: • Market Expansion for North American scale-up entering Europe. • Venture Structuring (in stealth) marketplace. • Interim COO for a logistics startup, driving profitability and operational optimisation
General Manager Dach (Interim)
Otoqi · Berlin, Germany
GM for the DACH region through a critical transformation and scaling phase. Drove profitability improvements and revenue growth, implementing cross-functional strategies across commercial, product, and legal teams. Built out a succession team and management structure, as well as revitalised key client relationships to support long-term growth
Director of Operations
Gorillas · Germany
Led DACH operations for one of Europe’s fastest-growing startups. Full P&L responsibility, managed 2.2K employees, and delivered multimillion-euro ARR. Optimised CM2, consolidated delivery networks, and led a strategic shift towards profitability
Director of Strategic Projects (E-Mobility)
FREE NOW · Hamburg, Germany
Led the European Mobility-as-a-Service expansion, scaling rides 4.5x and fleet size 3x. Integrated key partners, optimised user experience, and drove user retention with commercial initiatives
Head of Growth Operations
FREE NOW · Hamburg Area, Germany
Built and scaled growth operations across 12 European markets, including a cross-border M&A integration. Delivered 29% YoY growth and led market entries in Romania and Greece
Co-Founder / Chief Operating Officer
Quatr (Bootstrapped e-commerce startup) · London, England, United Kingdom
Co-founded an e-commerce startup and built MVP, led GTM strategy, and raised pre-seed funding
Director of Operations
Stonewash · London, England, United Kingdom
Led operations for a high-retention SaaS platform, achieving 97%+ client retention and driving successful business acquisition
Operations Manager
Ridge End Capital · Bratislava, Slovakia
Managed the restructuring of a €250M asset portfolio across Slovakia, Czechia, and Ukraine
Operations Consultant
Consultancy · London, England, United Kingdom
Management team executing a bid between Siemens and the Crossrail project
Education
UCL
BA Hons, History of Art
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