Virginia Chan

Experience

1. Founder & Principal

   Alder

   Apr 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   For when the path forward is fuzzy and the stakes are high, I bring fractional executive support to help you build what matters.I started Verge Consulting to help founders and leadership teams navigate inflection points; whether that’s building a new product, launching a service model, or scaling their operations with intention. I work as a fractional executive and strategic advisor, often parachuting in when teams need clarity, momentum, and an experienced hand to help connect vision to execution.I bring over a decade of experience leading product, operations, and growth initiatives at companies like Amazon and Wayfair, along with firsthand founder/CEO perspective from building an angel-backed healthcare startup from zero to launch. The dual lens of enterprise scale and entrepreneurial speed helps me add structure (without overengineering) and push for traction (without sacrificing long-term viability).In my experience, growth doesn’t come from hustle alone. Growth comes from clarity, focus, and doing fewer things better. I love working with founders who care as much about people as they do about product, and who are building for impact, not just scale.My work spans industries from tech and healthcare to consumer and services, and dives deep into challenges like- Service & business model innovation- Product development & technology strategy- Go-to-market planning & customer acquisition- Operational design & scalable growth systems- New venture evaluation & opportunity mappingClients often bring me in when the path forward feels fuzzy, the stakes are high, or the team is stretched thin. What they value most is my ability to inject rigor, empathy, and momentum into fast-moving, ambiguous environments.If you\'re building something meaningful, or just want to connect, I’d love to hear from you.

Education

• UMN Carlson School of Management

  B.S.B

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Management
• Market Research
• Teamwork
• Forecasting
• Business Strategy
• Research
• Retail
• Event Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Leadership
• Financial Modeling
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Analytical Skills
• Supply Chain Management
• Social Media
• Sql
• Event Planning
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel