When the pressure’s all on you, having someone in your corner makes a difference.

I work with first-time founders at the earliest stages, when the hires are risky, the roadmap is shaky, and the pressure is nonstop. I help you prioritize, delegate, and scale without losing your mind (or your momentum).

Startup life isn’t just chaotic. It’s isolating.

You’re under pressure to raise, grow, and ship, all at once.

You’re tired of guessing your way through hiring and ops.

Your brain is full, but your to-do list keeps growing.

There’s no one to gut check your decisions, and no time to slow down.

Revenue isn’t where it should be, and you’re not sure why.

You feel alone, even with a team.

You don’t need more hustle. You need strategic support from someone who’s been there.

I’m David Hogan, founder of Throne Consulting, and founders work with me when things start to break, and they’re tired of duct-taping their way through it.

Less firefighting, more focus

Your inbox, meetings, and roadmap — all streamlined. So you can stop playing ops manager and get back to actually leading.

Scrappy systems that work

I build simple, scalable workflows that make sense now and still hold up when you hit your next level.

Real partnership, no fluff

No slide decks. No surface-level advice. I plug into your world, help you untangle the mess, and move fast toward what matters.

Growth doesn’t have to feel like this much of a grind.

In the trenches with early-stage teams like these

Getting started is simple and makes a big difference fast.

Quick intro call
A 15-minute chat to unpack what’s going on. You talk, I listen, and we get clear on where I can add the most value.

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Clarity session
We dig into what’s working, what’s not, and where things feel stuck. No judgment, just a plan.

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I plug in as your Chief of Staff
From people to processes to priorities, I roll up my sleeves and help you run a tighter ship without the full-time hire price tag.

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You scale with less stress
More focus, fewer bottlenecks, and space to lead like a CEO again.

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Trusted by founders who refuse to stay stuck.

  • "Before working with David, I was drowning in decisions and struggling to delegate. It felt like I’d hired three people in one. He quickly cleared up operational bottlenecks, brought structure to the chaos, and let me finally step back into the CEO role. I can actually breathe again, and the business is scaling with confidence."

    Matt Volm, CEO/Founder

  • "I didn’t need more strategy. I needed someone to actually execute. David became a true partner. He translated big-picture priorities into progress and made sure nothing slipped through the cracks. Every project moved faster, with clarity. He’s one of the few people I trust to lead without micromanaging."

    Gary Kagan, Founder

  • “Before David came on, our strategy and operations were all over the place. Within weeks, he brought clarity, direction, and momentum, driving real results across marketing, systems, and internal comms. We’re more focused, faster, and finally running like a real team. Total game-changer."

    Dan Stone, Founder

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not much. Most founders bring me in because they don’t have time. We start small and fast. I help you untangle what’s in your head, identify where you’re bleeding time or money, and get quick wins. You don’t need a big plan. You need relief.

  • Founders say working with me is like hiring three people in one. I’ve helped teams reduce churn, build scalable systems, launch faster, and finally stop reacting to chaos. Whether it’s fixing a broken handoff process or rethinking a hiring plan, I create traction fast. Happy to share real examples on a quick call.

  • You do know your business. But that doesn’t mean you have to do it all. Most founders I work with aren’t missing insight. They’re missing bandwidth. I bring structure, pattern recognition, and operational experience to help you make faster, better decisions and stay focused on what only you can do.

  • Yes. I offer flexible pricing for short-term intensives, ongoing fractional support, or project-based work. If you’re early-stage or bootstrapped, we’ll build something lean that still drives results. I’ll always be transparent about scope and ROI.

  • Most consultants give you a strategy doc and disappear. Most VAs wait for marching orders. I roll up my sleeves and get in the trenches with you, as a thought partner and operator. You’re not just buying advice. You’re buying momentum.

Being overwhelmed isn’t a strategy. Let’s change that.

Book a free meet-and-greet, and I’ll help you spot what’s blocking growth and what to do next.

One founder to another. No fluff.