A career with Founders
It wasn’t until 2016, when I took on another leadership role working directly for a founder, that I realized I had spent my entire career at founder-led companies. There is something uniquely compelling about founders—their vision, risk tolerance, relentless drive, and ability to build something from nothing. The people drawn to work for them, the company cultures that emerge, and the products, brands, and companies they create all reflect this distinct energy.
Around that time, I also solidified my superpower: translating a founder’s identity and vision into people operations and an employee journey, candidate through alumni, that truly enhance the company culture. I love caring for the company’s most valuable asset—its people, culture, ambitions, and now, its mental health.
Psychologists note that founders share traits such as visionary thinking, relentless drive and work ethic, creativity and innovation, resilience and grit, passion and obsession, tolerance for ambiguity, and a learning mindset that allows them to navigate uncertainty in ways others might shy away from. However, this same intensity can lead to burnout, emotional isolation, and difficulty delegating, which is why fostering a strong, healthy company culture is critical.
My passion lies in bridging the gap between a founder’s and executives' ambitious visions and a human-centered operation that ensures their business is sustainable both day-to-day and in the long run—for everyone, regardless of role, rank, or identity.
Founders I've had the opportunity to support full-time
1998-1999 Betsey Johnson•Fashion ~ Betsey Johnson
1999-2002 Donna Karan•Fashion ~ Donna Karan
2002-2009 Laird+Partners•Advertising ~ Trey Laird
2009-2013 Omega Institute•Wellness ~ Elizabeth Lesser & Stephan Rechtschaffen
2010-2016 YARD•Advertising ~ Ruth Bernstein & Stephen Niedzwiecki
2016 Redscout•Strategy ~ Jonah Disend
2017 Fahrenheit 212•Innovation ~ Mark Payne
2018 Translation•Advertising ~ Steve Stoute
2018 Launched It’s Britta Consulting•HR ~ me
2020-2025 Bespoke Post•E-commerce ~ Steve Szaronos & Rishi Prabhu
2025 Relaunch It’s Britta Consulting DBA It’s HR Therapy•HR + Mental Health ~ me
Founders I've had the opportunity to support in my consulting practice
Ascend Center & Collective •Wellness ~ Melia Marzollo
Badgers & Winters•Advertising ~ Modonna Badger & Jim Winters
Bogg Bags•Accessories ~ Kim Vaccarella
CFDA•Fashion ~ Steven Kolb
Doucette New York•Fashion ~ Stephanie Doucette
Fluent•Innovation ~ Brian Owen, Janet T. Planet & Brandon Rochon
General Idea•Advertising ~ Semjon von Doenhoff, Tanner Graham & Ian Schatberg
JD&Co•Design ~ Dakyung Lee & Jong Woo Si
Lilla P•Fashion ~ Pauline Nakios
Outlaw•Soaps ~ Danielle Vincent
Select World•Advertising ~ Herwig Preis
Snappy•Employee Gifts ~ Hani Goldstein
Sylvain•Strategy & Innovation ~ Alain Sylvain
Tigers Don’t Cry•Hair ~ Eileen Sherpard
The Pocket Park Kids Inc•Theater ~ Jennifer Garvey-Blackwell, Anika Larsen & Catherine Levene
Urban Studios•Production ~ Dennis Cusack & Alberto Ruiz
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