About Faughnan Ventures
Faughnan Ventures was born from a defining moment: facing a company crisis where financial decisions were made in silos, I developed a strategic turnaround plan that not only guided my departure with integrity but enabled the company to thrive for years to come. That experience crystallized what I'd always known: I'm at my best when I'm turning lemons into lemonade, building clarity from chaos, and empowering teams to navigate their own path forward.
I'm Erica Faughnan, and I partner with organizations, from fast-growing startups to global enterprises and mission-driven nonprofits, to optimize operations, implement technology-enabled solutions, and build internal capabilities that last. My approach combines operational rigor with human-centered strategy, ensuring every initiative delivers measurable outcomes while empowering your team to sustain success independently.
How I Work
I show up consistently, hold teams accountable with care, and build trust through action. My style is direct and creative. I'll tell you what I see, coach you through the tough conversations, and bring innovative solutions when the "we've always done it this way" mindset gets in the way. Like searching for an endangered bird, good partnerships need time, patience, creativity, and data to be successful. I take the time to observe, understand the full ecosystem, and then get my hands dirty when needed.
With deep experience across COO-level operations, AI and digital transformation, and executive leadership development, I bring a unique perspective: I don't just solve problems, I teach you to solve them. My "teach them to fish" philosophy (quite literally, as an avid angler and naturalist) means you walk away with actionable tools, documented processes, and the skills to continue growing.
We don't create dependency—we build your capability. Every engagement includes knowledge transfer, templates, and training so your team can sustain and evolve the work independently.
We uniquely combine operational rigor, technology fluency (including AI and automation), and human-centered change management. Tools only deliver ROI when people adopt them—we ensure both.
From contributing to 4x business growth and consecutive Inc. 5000 years of recognition, to enabling $4M+ in contract expansions through customer experience improvements, to delivering 80%+ time savings through process automation—we bring measurable results.
We work as an extension of your team accessible, responsive, and invested in your success. No ivory tower consulting; just practice, actionable guidance tailored to your reality. Expert project leadership for complex, high-stakes initiatives delivered on time, on budget, and with knowledge transfer.