Lauren Carter
@laconsultingco.bsky.social
Fractional COO/CoS for growth-stage chaos.
Strategic clarity, founder systems, capital prep.
I write to stay sharp. Don’t follow if "vibes" are your strategy.
https://laconsulting.co/executive-compass
Strategic clarity, founder systems, capital prep.
I write to stay sharp. Don’t follow if "vibes" are your strategy.
https://laconsulting.co/executive-compass
Why does governance matter?
✅ Speeds up decision-making
✅ Defines roles & responsibilities
✅ Ensures your processes scale with you
So… what’s the lack of structure costing you right now?
GovernanceMatters #FractionalCOO #BusinessStrategy
✅ Speeds up decision-making
✅ Defines roles & responsibilities
✅ Ensures your processes scale with you
So… what’s the lack of structure costing you right now?
GovernanceMatters #FractionalCOO #BusinessStrategy
August 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Why does governance matter?
✅ Speeds up decision-making
✅ Defines roles & responsibilities
✅ Ensures your processes scale with you
So… what’s the lack of structure costing you right now?
GovernanceMatters #FractionalCOO #BusinessStrategy
✅ Speeds up decision-making
✅ Defines roles & responsibilities
✅ Ensures your processes scale with you
So… what’s the lack of structure costing you right now?
GovernanceMatters #FractionalCOO #BusinessStrategy
A fake story about China's "pregnancy robot" went viral last week before being debunked. The misinformation spread faster than fact-checking—revealing how we evaluate breakthrough claims. We want to believe tech moves faster than systems.
#Disinformation #Misinformation
#FakeNews
buff.ly/wdOTtUE
#Disinformation #Misinformation
#FakeNews
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August 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A fake story about China's "pregnancy robot" went viral last week before being debunked. The misinformation spread faster than fact-checking—revealing how we evaluate breakthrough claims. We want to believe tech moves faster than systems.
#Disinformation #Misinformation
#FakeNews
buff.ly/wdOTtUE
#Disinformation #Misinformation
#FakeNews
buff.ly/wdOTtUE
⚠️ Let’s break it down:
Inconsistent leadership = inconsistent results
No accountability = problems keep resurfacing
Always putting out fires = no time for strategy
If your governance structure isn’t clear, you’re stuck in reaction mode. Burnout’s knocking. Growth? Stalled.
#FractionalCOO
Inconsistent leadership = inconsistent results
No accountability = problems keep resurfacing
Always putting out fires = no time for strategy
If your governance structure isn’t clear, you’re stuck in reaction mode. Burnout’s knocking. Growth? Stalled.
#FractionalCOO
August 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
⚠️ Let’s break it down:
Inconsistent leadership = inconsistent results
No accountability = problems keep resurfacing
Always putting out fires = no time for strategy
If your governance structure isn’t clear, you’re stuck in reaction mode. Burnout’s knocking. Growth? Stalled.
#FractionalCOO
Inconsistent leadership = inconsistent results
No accountability = problems keep resurfacing
Always putting out fires = no time for strategy
If your governance structure isn’t clear, you’re stuck in reaction mode. Burnout’s knocking. Growth? Stalled.
#FractionalCOO
AI infrastructure now drives 1/6th of US GDP growth while being just a few percent of the economy. Northern Virginia data centers alone consume 25% of the state's power grid. Your electricity bills? Up 7% this year from the strain.
buff.ly/kDWZpz0
#AI #Economy #Smallbusiness #Founders #CXOs
buff.ly/kDWZpz0
#AI #Economy #Smallbusiness #Founders #CXOs
August 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
AI infrastructure now drives 1/6th of US GDP growth while being just a few percent of the economy. Northern Virginia data centers alone consume 25% of the state's power grid. Your electricity bills? Up 7% this year from the strain.
buff.ly/kDWZpz0
#AI #Economy #Smallbusiness #Founders #CXOs
buff.ly/kDWZpz0
#AI #Economy #Smallbusiness #Founders #CXOs
Most #founders aren’t right-sizing. They’re reacting.
No seat clarity. No scoped capacity. Just pipeline hope and hiring drag.
Right-sizing isn’t layoffs.
It’s operational clarity—by design.
🔻 Stop hiring on pipeline fiction
🔻 Delay is expensive
🔻 Service businesses feel it first
#business
No seat clarity. No scoped capacity. Just pipeline hope and hiring drag.
Right-sizing isn’t layoffs.
It’s operational clarity—by design.
🔻 Stop hiring on pipeline fiction
🔻 Delay is expensive
🔻 Service businesses feel it first
#business
July 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
My Capricorn brain: backup plan for the backup plan. Not because I'm anxious. Just aware most people’s “strategy” is vibes. And 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 gives me anxiety.
#founderjourney #leadership #BlackSky #strategy
#founderjourney #leadership #BlackSky #strategy
May 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
My Capricorn brain: backup plan for the backup plan. Not because I'm anxious. Just aware most people’s “strategy” is vibes. And 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 gives me anxiety.
#founderjourney #leadership #BlackSky #strategy
#founderjourney #leadership #BlackSky #strategy
Is your business running properly?
Or are you just constantly putting out fires? A CoS finds the bottlenecks, fixes inefficiencies, and keeps everything moving. When you’re tired of the chaos, they bring the clarity. OperationalEfficiency #ChiefOfStaff
Or are you just constantly putting out fires? A CoS finds the bottlenecks, fixes inefficiencies, and keeps everything moving. When you’re tired of the chaos, they bring the clarity. OperationalEfficiency #ChiefOfStaff
April 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Is your business running properly?
Or are you just constantly putting out fires? A CoS finds the bottlenecks, fixes inefficiencies, and keeps everything moving. When you’re tired of the chaos, they bring the clarity. OperationalEfficiency #ChiefOfStaff
Or are you just constantly putting out fires? A CoS finds the bottlenecks, fixes inefficiencies, and keeps everything moving. When you’re tired of the chaos, they bring the clarity. OperationalEfficiency #ChiefOfStaff
SMBs that integrate AI effectively will outpace those that don’t. But success isn’t about having AI—it’s about knowing how to use it.
✔ Define clear goals
✔ Ensure data quality
✔ Understand AI’s limits
Get the full breakdown here: buff.ly/3D4vQYU
#AI #BusinessGrowth #Leadership
✔ Define clear goals
✔ Ensure data quality
✔ Understand AI’s limits
Get the full breakdown here: buff.ly/3D4vQYU
#AI #BusinessGrowth #Leadership
April 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
SMBs that integrate AI effectively will outpace those that don’t. But success isn’t about having AI—it’s about knowing how to use it.
✔ Define clear goals
✔ Ensure data quality
✔ Understand AI’s limits
Get the full breakdown here: buff.ly/3D4vQYU
#AI #BusinessGrowth #Leadership
✔ Define clear goals
✔ Ensure data quality
✔ Understand AI’s limits
Get the full breakdown here: buff.ly/3D4vQYU
#AI #BusinessGrowth #Leadership
When stakes are high, your CoS is the one who advocates for your business. Whether it’s negotiations or representing you in key discussions, they’ve got your back—always protecting the vision. 💡 BusinessOperations #LeadershipStrategy #ChiefofStaff
April 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
When stakes are high, your CoS is the one who advocates for your business. Whether it’s negotiations or representing you in key discussions, they’ve got your back—always protecting the vision. 💡 BusinessOperations #LeadershipStrategy #ChiefofStaff
Are you ready for when the unexpected hits?
If your only plan is to hope for the best, you're already behind. A Chief of Staff is your go-to for crisis management—they step up, develop plans, and make sure your business doesn’t miss a beat. CrisisManagement #BusinessLeadership #ChiefofStaff
If your only plan is to hope for the best, you're already behind. A Chief of Staff is your go-to for crisis management—they step up, develop plans, and make sure your business doesn’t miss a beat. CrisisManagement #BusinessLeadership #ChiefofStaff
April 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Are you ready for when the unexpected hits?
If your only plan is to hope for the best, you're already behind. A Chief of Staff is your go-to for crisis management—they step up, develop plans, and make sure your business doesn’t miss a beat. CrisisManagement #BusinessLeadership #ChiefofStaff
If your only plan is to hope for the best, you're already behind. A Chief of Staff is your go-to for crisis management—they step up, develop plans, and make sure your business doesn’t miss a beat. CrisisManagement #BusinessLeadership #ChiefofStaff
AI isn’t replacing smart business strategy—it’s enhancing it. SMBs using models like DeepSeek-R1 for market analysis, customer insights, and workflow automation will gain a serious edge.
Want to future-proof your business? Start here: buff.ly/4i46cCE
#AI #SMBs #BusinessStrategy
Want to future-proof your business? Start here: buff.ly/4i46cCE
#AI #SMBs #BusinessStrategy
April 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
AI isn’t replacing smart business strategy—it’s enhancing it. SMBs using models like DeepSeek-R1 for market analysis, customer insights, and workflow automation will gain a serious edge.
Want to future-proof your business? Start here: buff.ly/4i46cCE
#AI #SMBs #BusinessStrategy
Want to future-proof your business? Start here: buff.ly/4i46cCE
#AI #SMBs #BusinessStrategy
A Chief of Staff does more than manage teams—they build high-performing ones. Aligning departments, solving conflicts, and making sure everyone’s working toward the same goal. That’s leadership support you can’t DIY. 💡 TeamManagement #LeadershipSupport #ChiefofStaff
April 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A Chief of Staff does more than manage teams—they build high-performing ones. Aligning departments, solving conflicts, and making sure everyone’s working toward the same goal. That’s leadership support you can’t DIY. 💡 TeamManagement #LeadershipSupport #ChiefofStaff
AI can streamline operations, but it also comes with risks—bias, inaccurate data, and over-reliance. SMBs that adopt AI without a strategy risk making worse decisions, not better ones.
Learn how to use AI wisely: buff.ly/4gMd9qV
What’s your biggest AI concern?
#AI #FutureOfWork
Learn how to use AI wisely: buff.ly/4gMd9qV
What’s your biggest AI concern?
#AI #FutureOfWork
April 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
AI can streamline operations, but it also comes with risks—bias, inaccurate data, and over-reliance. SMBs that adopt AI without a strategy risk making worse decisions, not better ones.
Learn how to use AI wisely: buff.ly/4gMd9qV
What’s your biggest AI concern?
#AI #FutureOfWork
Learn how to use AI wisely: buff.ly/4gMd9qV
What’s your biggest AI concern?
#AI #FutureOfWork
Struggling with misaligned global teams? You’re not alone. Miscommunication and bottlenecks are common—but fixable.
We helped a global NGO overhaul its workflows with integrated tools and automated processes. The results:
20% efficiency boost
Faster project timelines
Cohesive, mission-driven teams
We helped a global NGO overhaul its workflows with integrated tools and automated processes. The results:
20% efficiency boost
Faster project timelines
Cohesive, mission-driven teams
April 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Struggling with misaligned global teams? You’re not alone. Miscommunication and bottlenecks are common—but fixable.
We helped a global NGO overhaul its workflows with integrated tools and automated processes. The results:
20% efficiency boost
Faster project timelines
Cohesive, mission-driven teams
We helped a global NGO overhaul its workflows with integrated tools and automated processes. The results:
20% efficiency boost
Faster project timelines
Cohesive, mission-driven teams
Want to lead change, not just follow it? Your CoS drives innovation and makes sure your company stays ahead of the curve—because in business, standing still means falling behind. InnovationLeadership #ChangeManagement #ChiefofStaff
April 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Want to lead change, not just follow it? Your CoS drives innovation and makes sure your company stays ahead of the curve—because in business, standing still means falling behind. InnovationLeadership #ChangeManagement #ChiefofStaff
Too many CEOs get stuck in the weeds. A CoS is there to ensure you stay focused on what actually grows your business—by handling the day-to-day. Are you ready to level up? OperationalExcellence #ChiefOfStaff
April 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Too many CEOs get stuck in the weeds. A CoS is there to ensure you stay focused on what actually grows your business—by handling the day-to-day. Are you ready to level up? OperationalExcellence #ChiefOfStaff
To be clear, a Chief of Staff doesn't handle emails and calendars—they handle strategy. From keeping projects on track to supporting leadership, they’re the ones bridging the gap between your goals and the team that makes them happen. #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipStrategy #ChiefofStaff
March 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
To be clear, a Chief of Staff doesn't handle emails and calendars—they handle strategy. From keeping projects on track to supporting leadership, they’re the ones bridging the gap between your goals and the team that makes them happen. #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipStrategy #ChiefofStaff
When stakes are high, your CoS is the one who advocates for your business. Whether it’s negotiations or representing you in key discussions, they’ve got your back—always protecting the vision. 💡 BusinessOperations #LeadershipStrategy #ChiefofStaff
March 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
When stakes are high, your CoS is the one who advocates for your business. Whether it’s negotiations or representing you in key discussions, they’ve got your back—always protecting the vision. 💡 BusinessOperations #LeadershipStrategy #ChiefofStaff
Struggling with misaligned global teams? You’re not alone. Miscommunication and bottlenecks are common—but fixable.
We helped a global NGO overhaul its workflows with integrated tools and automated processes. The results:
20% efficiency boost
Faster project timelines
Cohesive, mission-driven teams
We helped a global NGO overhaul its workflows with integrated tools and automated processes. The results:
20% efficiency boost
Faster project timelines
Cohesive, mission-driven teams
March 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Struggling with misaligned global teams? You’re not alone. Miscommunication and bottlenecks are common—but fixable.
We helped a global NGO overhaul its workflows with integrated tools and automated processes. The results:
20% efficiency boost
Faster project timelines
Cohesive, mission-driven teams
We helped a global NGO overhaul its workflows with integrated tools and automated processes. The results:
20% efficiency boost
Faster project timelines
Cohesive, mission-driven teams
AI like DeepSeek-R1 can help SMBs work smarter—but only if used strategically. Without clear objectives, AI just adds noise. The key? Use it to enhance decision-making, not replace it.
We break it down here: buff.ly/3EJI7CD
How are you using AI in your business?
#AI #Strategy
We break it down here: buff.ly/3EJI7CD
How are you using AI in your business?
#AI #Strategy
March 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
AI like DeepSeek-R1 can help SMBs work smarter—but only if used strategically. Without clear objectives, AI just adds noise. The key? Use it to enhance decision-making, not replace it.
We break it down here: buff.ly/3EJI7CD
How are you using AI in your business?
#AI #Strategy
We break it down here: buff.ly/3EJI7CD
How are you using AI in your business?
#AI #Strategy
What if AI could analyze trends, predict customer behavior, and optimize workflows—without a big tech team? DeepSeek-R1 is helping SMBs do just that. But before jumping in, leaders need to understand both the benefits and risks.
Full breakdown: buff.ly/4i6nRcV
#AI #BusinessGrowth
Full breakdown: buff.ly/4i6nRcV
#AI #BusinessGrowth
March 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
What if AI could analyze trends, predict customer behavior, and optimize workflows—without a big tech team? DeepSeek-R1 is helping SMBs do just that. But before jumping in, leaders need to understand both the benefits and risks.
Full breakdown: buff.ly/4i6nRcV
#AI #BusinessGrowth
Full breakdown: buff.ly/4i6nRcV
#AI #BusinessGrowth
AI can supercharge SMB growth—if used wisely. The biggest mistake? Adopting AI without a strategy. Before using models like DeepSeek-R1, SMBs need clear goals, quality data, and a solid plan.
Learn how to use AI the right way: https://buff.ly/4i0DqTb
#AI #Leadership #Strategy
Learn how to use AI the right way: https://buff.ly/4i0DqTb
#AI #Leadership #Strategy
February 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
AI can supercharge SMB growth—if used wisely. The biggest mistake? Adopting AI without a strategy. Before using models like DeepSeek-R1, SMBs need clear goals, quality data, and a solid plan.
Learn how to use AI the right way: https://buff.ly/4i0DqTb
#AI #Leadership #Strategy
Learn how to use AI the right way: https://buff.ly/4i0DqTb
#AI #Leadership #Strategy
AI isn’t just for big companies. SMBs can use models like DeepSeek-R1 to sharpen decision-making and streamline operations—but only if used strategically. We break down how to leverage it for growth here: https://buff.ly/4hFTvhD
Are you using AI in your business? Let’s discuss.
#AI #SMBs
Are you using AI in your business? Let’s discuss.
#AI #SMBs
DeepSeek R1 Strategic Analysis: Affordable Open-Source AI for SMB Growth — Lauren Ashley Consulting
Explore our in-depth strategic analysis of DeepSeek R1—an affordable, open-source AI model transforming SMBs. Discover its key benefits, challenges, and market impact to make informed decisions.
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February 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
AI isn’t just for big companies. SMBs can use models like DeepSeek-R1 to sharpen decision-making and streamline operations—but only if used strategically. We break down how to leverage it for growth here: https://buff.ly/4hFTvhD
Are you using AI in your business? Let’s discuss.
#AI #SMBs
Are you using AI in your business? Let’s discuss.
#AI #SMBs
Struggling with global team chaos?
Discover how we transformed a multinational NGO into a cohesive powerhouse! 🌍✨
From mission-driven talent acquisition to seamless workflows, we cut inefficiencies by 20% and boosted productivity like never before.
Discover how we transformed a multinational NGO into a cohesive powerhouse! 🌍✨
From mission-driven talent acquisition to seamless workflows, we cut inefficiencies by 20% and boosted productivity like never before.
January 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Struggling with global team chaos?
Discover how we transformed a multinational NGO into a cohesive powerhouse! 🌍✨
From mission-driven talent acquisition to seamless workflows, we cut inefficiencies by 20% and boosted productivity like never before.
Discover how we transformed a multinational NGO into a cohesive powerhouse! 🌍✨
From mission-driven talent acquisition to seamless workflows, we cut inefficiencies by 20% and boosted productivity like never before.
Money isn’t just about the hustle, it’s about strategy. A CoS ensures your budget makes sense, costs are controlled, and every dollar is aligned with long-term growth. Let’s talk about real financial oversight. #FinancialOversight #ScalingBusiness #ChiefofStaff
October 17, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Money isn’t just about the hustle, it’s about strategy. A CoS ensures your budget makes sense, costs are controlled, and every dollar is aligned with long-term growth. Let’s talk about real financial oversight. #FinancialOversight #ScalingBusiness #ChiefofStaff