Raphael Poss
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Fractional leadership & strategic advisory

When scale changes the game.

I help founder-led teams restore momentum, recalibrate leadership when the obstacle won't move, and de-risk their next big bets.

Technical depth when it matters. Human dynamics when that's the real blocker.

PhD CS • Ex Cockroach Labs, Neon • Founder • EU↔US

Calm under load. Direct in feedback. Kind to people.

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Outcomes I Deliver

Unblock Enterprise Deals

✔️ 3 deals unblocked

Target the one capability that unblocks revenue, deliver it, then harden onboarding so it sticks.

  • Focused delivery
  • Expertise

De-Risk Big Bets

✔️ Risk register in place

Turn a fuzzy, cross-functional push into a guardrailed plan with owners and decision rituals.

  • Owner map
  • Analysis

Narrative to Crisp Roadmap

✔️ 2-6h/w exec time freed

Translate founder intent into a story product and R&D act on.

  • Cross-functional comms
  • Roadmapping

Staff+ & Manager Uplift

✔️ Predictability up

Decisions made at the right level; delivery flow uplifted.

  • Review+release flows
  • Lead mentorship

* Metrics / case studies shared in conversation.

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