Francis Costello is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in operations and finance, specializing in helping entrepreneurial teams scale. He has held various leadership roles such as COO, CFO, launch CEO in both full-time and fractional capacities for venture-backed companies across different markets.

With a strong background in go-to-market activities, product line strategy, revenue model development, key partnerships, strategic planning, and fundraising, Francis has successfully positioned and repositioned companies and product lines in multiple emerging markets, contributing to over $150 million in capital raised for growth.

In 2020, Francis founded Opshacker LLC, a company dedicated to providing fractional strategic financial and operating services, along with related operating infrastructure, to support the growth of early-stage technology companies. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.

Throughout his career, Francis Costello has held key positions such as Chief Operating Officer at StockTwits, Veoh Networks, and On-Ramp Wireless, Inc. He also served as CEO at Entrypoint, Smip Interactive, and held roles at Akonix Systems and OneTouch Systems. His experience extends to advising, mentoring, and founding various organizations, showcasing his expertise in driving operational excellence and financial strategies.