Katie Barnes

Rise and Optimize helps early-stage and growing companies clean up operational chaos and build systems that actually stick. We partner with founders and teams to streamline workflows, align departments, and bring clarity to the messy middle of scaling. From onboarding and OKRs to financial visibility and process design, we specialize in the behind-the-scenes work that drives sustainable growth. Founded by Katie, a seasoned SaaS operator with 14+ years of experience, Rise and Optimize brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to operations. Because great systems don’t just look good in a doc. They work because your team had a voice in building them.