# Dr. Doug Kaufman

Dr. Doug Kaufman is an operating partner to the CEO. He works with founder-CEOs whose companies have outgrown the way they are run.

## Positioning

Doug works with companies roughly 30–300 people, across industries. The work focuses on operating capability: decision rights, meeting architecture, communication protocols, leadership team dynamics, and operating cadence.

## Engagements

- Operating Assessment: $20,000, 2–3 weeks.
- AI Readiness Assessment: $20,000, 2–3 weeks. This is an operating assessment entered through the AI question.
- Embedded Engagement: from $15,000/month, 4–6 months.
- Standing Advisory: from $4,000/month.

## Background

Doug is a six-time CEO and five-time founder. He led TransLoc through 15x growth to acquisition by Ford. He holds a PhD in social psychology focused on group dynamics and leadership, and taught innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset at Duke University.

## Pages

- https://docdoug.io/
- https://docdoug.io/how-i-work
- https://docdoug.io/about
- https://docdoug.io/speaking
- https://docdoug.io/books
- https://docdoug.io/contact