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Ironpaw Partners
Ironpaw Partners

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What We Do

Digital Transformation

Legacy processes and scattered systems don’t scale. We rebuild your digital backbone so your business runs cleaner, faster, and ready for what’s next, without the bloat of overbuilt tech.


M&A Integration

The old playbooks are dead. We embed with your teams to tackle the messy middle of integration, uncovering risks others miss, validating real synergies, and delivering value faster than any 100‑day script.


Automation & AI

When AI pilots stall or automation fails to scale, we cut through the hype and fix what matters. Pragmatic, operator‑led interventions that deliver ROI, not just slide decks.


Interim Leadership

Forget the six‑month search. We drop in proven executives — CIOs, COOs, CPTOs — who stabilize, accelerate, and deliver from Day 1. Strategic horsepower without the full‑time overhead


How We Help

Embedded, Not Distant

We don’t parachute in with binders. We embed alongside your teams, understanding the real challenges so solutions actually stick.


Hands-On Operators

Our sleeves are rolled up from Day 1. You’ll see leaders who can architect strategy in the boardroom and fix the broken process in the back office, the same day.

Outcome > Activity

We measure success in results, not reports. If it doesn’t move the needle, we don’t waste your time (or your budget).


Human In The Loop

AI and automation power scale, but it’s people who drive adoption. We blend both to give you speed without losing trust.


Pricing

Technology/Operations Diagnostic

  • 3-week sprint.

  • Includes a tech/ops audit, BPO, AI & Automation readiness scan, and a roadmap of top 3 actions with ROI estimates.

  • Deliverables: executive deck + 60-min debrief call.

  • Target buyer: SMB CEO/COO who needs clarity without committing to a retainer.


$7,500

Fractional Leadership

  • Up to 3 days/week as Fractional CIO/COO.

  • Covers governance, vendor management, AI/automation program oversight.

  • Rolling 3-month contracts.

  • Target buyer: growing mid-market firms needing senior leadership but not full-time overhead.


$5,000 - $15,000 / month

Transformation Partnership

  • Embedded partner through major transformation, M&A, or platform overhaul.

  • Combines advisory, program execution, and interim leadership.

  • Includes full access to Ironpaw tools and playbooks.

  • Target buyer: Private equity portfolio companies or mid-sized enterprises in transition.

$75,000+ / 6 month