Emily Koepsell

Most operations leaders are good at either the technical details or the executive strategy. I've spent my career doing both – turning complex, high-stakes builds into repeatable, scalable systems.

I'm an engineering operations leader who has built manufacturing lines across multiple continents, launched hardware products from 0-1 and 1-N, and led cross-functional teams from concept to launch in the deep tech and tech/hardware space. My edge is going deep enough into technical data to spot what matters, then distilling it into clear direction for executives to make fast decisions. This translates to programs that don't slip because the systems are robust and teams that grow because they're coached, not just managed.

Outside of work, I’m an endurance runner and mountaineer. In 2022 I ran the Everest Marathon and more recently, I summited Aconcagua, at 22,838 ft it’s the highest peak outside the Himalayas. Those pursuits demand exactly what my best work does: rigorous preparation, problem solving under pressure, and the ability to lead a team through challenges and come out stronger.

If you're building something ambitious and need an operator who can hold both the technical and strategic threads, I'd love to connect.