Operational Consulting · SaaS & Tech

Hidden friction
becomes expensive
before it becomes visible.

NEXUS helps SaaS and technology companies identify the cross-functional bottlenecks, ownership gaps, and execution drag that emerge between 50 and 200 employees.

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The Problem

Most friction
is invisible
until it isn't.

Companies in the 50–200 employee range face a specific challenge: the informal coordination that worked at 20 people starts breaking down — but the organization isn't yet large enough to have built formal systems to replace it.

The result is friction that compounds quietly: misaligned teams, unclear ownership, processes that were never designed to scale. By the time it's visible, it's already costing real money.

The Approach

Precise
intervention.
Lasting result.

We don't conduct lengthy engagements or deliver generic frameworks. Every project follows the same deliberate sequence: understand the real problem, fix it at the root, and ensure the change holds without dependency on an outside firm.

01

Diagnostic

A focused 90-minute session to map operational friction across your key processes. You receive a written report with prioritized findings — regardless of what comes next.

Starting at $500 · Standalone engagement
02

Sprint

A three-week structured intervention targeting the highest-impact friction point. Concrete deliverables. Measurable outcomes. No dependencies left behind.

From $3,000 · Fixed scope
03

Retainer

Ongoing operational advisory for leadership teams navigating sustained growth. Weekly touchpoints, continuous refinement, and a trusted outside perspective on execution.

Monthly engagement · By application
Who it's For

Built for
operators
building.

NEXUS works with a small number of companies at any given time. Engagements are selective — not because of prestige, but because depth of attention is the product.

SaaS or tech product companies

B2B software businesses with recurring revenue and defined product teams.

50 to 200 employees

The scaling stage where informal coordination starts to fail and formal systems haven't been built yet.

US or European operations

Primarily remote-first or distributed teams in growth mode.

Leadership with decision authority

COO, VP Operations, Head of Strategy, or Founder with operational accountability.

Not the right fit?

NEXUS is deliberately narrow in scope. We're not the right partner for every organization — and we'll tell you that directly.

Method

Every company has a
friction profile.

We've identified four primary patterns of operational friction that appear in scaling SaaS companies. Understanding which pattern dominates your organization is the first step toward resolving it.

Handoff Friction Coordination Drag Ownership Instability Execution Overload
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The Firm

A different kind
of consulting.

"Operations at scale isn't about adding process. It's about removing the friction that process never acknowledged."

NEXUS was built on a specific conviction: that most operational problems in scaling companies are not complex — they are simply unnamed. Once named and mapped, they can be resolved with precision.

We work with a small number of companies at a time, deliberately. The work is always direct, always honest, and always focused on the problem that matters most — not the one that's easiest to address.

Walter Luna Founder, NEXUS · Operations Consultant
Walter Luna — Founder, NEXUS
Walter Luna · Founder

The conversation
costs nothing.

If you're experiencing operational friction and want an honest outside perspective, start with a brief conversation. No commitment. No pitch.

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Diagnostic engagements available on a limited basis · US & Europe