Edgars Kaļāns

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ABOUT EDGARS KAĻĀNS

Building meaningful businesses.Always open to interesting opportunities.Searching for a Co-Founder.I’m a high-energy operator who builds order from chaos.For 15+ years I’ve been the person founders call when revenue stalls, systems collapse, operations break, or the business needs to scale fast without losing control.I specialise in transforming messy, reactive organisations into structured, predictable, KPI-driven machines.Whether it’s SaaS, mobility, hospitality, or operationally heavy service businesses — I install the systems, rhythm, and cultural discipline that unlock growth.What I do best:• Rebuild operational engines from the ground up• Double output by redesigning workflows & systems• Create clarity in environments lacking structure• Build the KPI dashboards founders use to run the business• Lead cross-functional teams (Ops, Finance, HR, Delivery)• Install OKRs, operating cadences, hiring frameworks• Fix cashflow, pricing, margins & cost discipline• Turn chaos into a scalable operationSignature results:• Doubled daily capacity (42 → 86 jobs/day) and drove 47% revenue growth• Built OYO Midlands from 0 → £9M turnover in 12 months• Delivered a £250K profit turnaround at Accor• Boosted margins from 12% → 32% at Cheap Decorator• Fractional Ops Lead for startups: improved margins, redesigned funnels, stabilised cash burn, automated sales-ops• Led multi-region teams, scaled operations and rebuilt systems for 40+ staff environmentsHow I workFast. Clear. Direct.I find the signal in the noise, build structure, and get teams executing with confidence and accountability.I thrive in early-stage, founder-led environments where energy, discipline, and operational clarity drive the next stage of growth.If you’re scaling, rebuilding, or preparing for the next chapter — I can help.