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No visibility into finances
Numbers arrive late, incomplete, and never in a form that supports a decision.
ASGUARDIAN
Operational Clarity. Scalable Growth.
LED BY ATHENA HARITATOS · FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL ADVISOR & FRACTIONAL COO
Build a business that operates without your constant oversight.
Gain the financial visibility, operational systems, and executive accountability needed to reduce founder dependency and scale sustainably.
Asguardian helps founder-led businesses build the financial visibility, operational systems, and executive cadence needed to scale with confidence.
The systems that allow exceptional businesses to scale with confidence.
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- Complimentary 30-minute strategy session
- No obligation
- Actionable advice
Led by 20+ years of executive operations experience
Athena Haritatos
Founder & Principal Advisor
Who We Help
We partner with founder-led businesses generating $500K – $10M+ in revenue that are ready to replace operational guesswork with measurable systems, financial visibility, and confident leadership.
The Problem
You're working hard.
Your business shouldn't feel this hard.
Growth becomes difficult when your business lacks structure.
You know there's potential. But every week feels reactive. You're constantly solving the same problems instead of moving the business forward.
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Team confusion
Roles blur, ownership shifts, and simple work gets re-litigated every week.
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Inefficient workflows
Processes live in people's heads instead of documented, repeatable systems.
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Lack of accountability
Nothing is measured, so nothing improves — and everything routes back to you.
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Decisions based on instinct
Gut calls replace data. Wins feel lucky. Losses feel avoidable.
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Owner bottlenecks
The business can't move faster than you can — and you're already at capacity.
"Without operational visibility, growth becomes expensive."
The Solution
Build a business that runs with visibility and control.
Asguardian helps founders apply the financial visibility, operational infrastructure, and accountability rhythms required for sustainable, predictable growth.
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Instead of
Reacting
You'll
Lead
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Instead of
Guessing
You'll
Know
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Instead of
Fixing problems
You'll
Prevent them
The Framework
The Operations Advisory Framework
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Financial Visibility
Know your numbers.
- Cash Flow
- Budgets
- Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
- QuickBooks Optimization
Outcome
Confident business decisions.
II
Operational Systems
Create scalable workflows.
- Automation
- Process Improvement
- Documentation
- Information Systems
- Digital Transformation
Outcome
Efficient operations.
III
Accountability
Create ownership.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Clear Roles & Responsibilities
- Performance Tracking
- Leadership Alignment
Outcome
A business that performs without constant oversight.
Why Athena
Why founders choose Asguardian.
Asguardian is not a bookkeeping service. It is a strategic partner for founders who need financial visibility, operational infrastructure, and executive-level thinking in one advisor.
By combining financial strategy with operational execution, Athena helps founders lead with direction and build companies that perform predictably at scale.
20+
Years of Executive Experience
10+
Industries Served
Founder-Led
Business Specialists
Who We Work With
You're a great fit if…
You lead a founder-driven business.
You want scalable, predictable growth.
You need financial visibility and direction.
You value premium, discreet advisory.
You are ready to install real systems.
You want stronger operational execution.
You are committed to long-term change.
Services
Fractional Chief Operations Officer Services.
Engagements designed for your business — priced with clarity, delivered with rigor.
Cash Flow Visibility & Financial Strategy
Starting at$3,500per month
Ideal For
- Founders without real-time financial visibility
- Businesses making decisions on lagging numbers
- Owners preparing for growth, hiring, or investment
Includes
- Operating Budget
- Annual Budget Projection
- Financial Visibility Strategy
Popular Add-ons
- QuickBooks Automation Monitoring
- QuickBooks Setup
- Chart of Accounts
- Vendor Information Management
- Monthly Bookkeeping
HR Handholding
Starting at$2,500per month
Ideal For
- Founders hiring their first key employees
- Teams outgrowing informal HR processes
- Businesses ready to professionalize people operations
Can Include
- HR Setup
- Migration to Gusto
- Hiring Support
Popular Add-ons
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Onboarding
- Software Administration
Operational Infrastructure
Starting at$2,500per month
Ideal For
- Founder-led businesses feeling operational drag
- Teams without clear roles, measurable goals, or operating systems
- Owners ready to scale without adding chaos
Can Include
- Team Roles
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Information Systems
- Digital Transformation
- Custom Consulting
Business Impact
Lead with confidence and control.
Faster Decisions
Real-time financial visibility replaces waiting on month-end reports.
Operational Efficiency
Systems and automation handle the work your team keeps redoing.
Financial Visibility
See cash flow, margins, and forecasts on one clean dashboard.
Team Accountability
Clear roles, measurable goals, and consistent ownership turn effort into results.
Scalable Systems
Processes that hold up as headcount, revenue, and complexity grow.
Confident Leadership
Lead from clarity, not from the constant pressure of not knowing.
About
Meet Athena Haritatos.
Founder & Principal Advisor
Athena founded Asguardian to serve founder-led businesses that have outgrown reactive operations — and need an advisor who can hold operational strategy and execution at the same time.
She partners directly with owners as a Fractional COO: translating numbers into decisions, implementing the systems that carry a business through its next stage, and creating the accountability that turns effort into predictable outcomes.
Her work spans professional services, multi-location operators, and growth-stage founder-led companies, helping businesses scale with clarity, systems, and strategic action.
- 20+
- Years of Executive Experience
- 10+
- Industries Served
- Founder-Led
- Business Specialists
Client Outcomes
Quiet results for founder-led businesses.
Athena implemented systems and processes that kept us organized and ensured the details were handled so we could focus on big-picture thinking. What stood out most was her willingness to challenge leadership when something didn’t make sense or could be done better. She’s incredibly committed, and having her involved gave us peace of mind that the operational details weren’t being missed.
Kyle Whissel
Co-Founder
Whissel Beer Group
Real Estate
Athena was incredibly efficient, organized, and reliable. Her data-driven approach helped us identify that additional resources were needed to complete a critical system migration before we lost access. She created an easy-to-use tracking system, documented the process so others could replicate it, and kept a detailed record of decisions. Working with Athena was a great decision — she was detail-oriented, efficient, reliable, and a pleasure to work with.
Kc Martin
Vice President of HR
Brain Corporation
Technology
Athena is a strong leader with incredible operational insight and an ability to develop both people and systems. She implemented stronger systems throughout our organization while keeping everyone aligned and informed. Her clear communication, confident leadership, and ability to make thoughtful decisions made a tremendous difference for our team. I would highly recommend Athena to any organization looking to strengthen its leadership, operations, and overall effectiveness.
Kelly Gilson
Co-Founder
Live the Change Foundation
Philanthropy
FAQ
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