Building meaningful relationships, travel, and maintaining an active lifestyle
Colby Mascaro
Meridian
Summary
Portfolio operations leader with 6+ years at a venture capital firm, partnering with founders and GPs on financials, reporting, portfolio performance, and execution. Trusted right-hand to senior leadership across special projects and internal operations, with a B2B sales background that brings a practical, revenue-driven lens to strategy. Thrive in Chief of Staff and operator roles supporting high-impact leaders.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Portfolio Operations Manager
2048 Ventures
02.2020 - Current
- Led portfolio operations across a venture platform supporting hundreds of venture-backed startups, owning financial reporting, KPI tracking, and runway visibility.
- Served as the connective tissue between founders, legal, finance, and platform resources to keep the portfolio operating at a high level.
- Enhanced founder satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established positive and effective communication among operations staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Handled Ops Team hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
Senior Account Executive
Perdue Office Interiors
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Led business development and sales for large commercial accounts, consistently ranking as a top revenue and gross-margin producer.
- Closed some of the company’s largest projects by working directly with CEOs and CFOs through complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
- Exceeded quarterly revenue targets while maintaining strong profitability across all accounts.
- Built and maintained a robust pipeline through outbound prospecting, inbound lead management, and strategic networking.
- Served on the office leadership board, helping improve internal operations and team productivity.
Account Manager
Worldwide Express
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Built and grew a book of business by prospecting, closing, and managing B2B logistics accounts in a competitive market.
- Brought on 15 new customers within the first three months and exceeded quarterly retention goals.
- Maintained an average monthly client retention rate of 110% through consultative account management.
- Developed customized solutions for clients across multi-level decision-making organizations.
Construction Operations & Finance Coordinator
Latitude Global, Inc.
02.2012 - 09.2013
- Managed subcontractor and vendor operations across active construction projects, including contracts, compliance, and payment workflows.
- Oversaw invoicing, payment applications, and bookkeeping support to ensure projects were properly funded.
- Led the review and resolution of change orders, compliance issues, and project documentation with state and municipal agencies.
- Worked directly with project managers, consultants, and government offices to keep projects on track financially and operationally.
Inside Sales & Operations Analyst
American Office
11.2010 - 02.2012
- Supported senior leadership by preparing business operations reports and tracking performance across sales and service teams.
- Provided operational coverage for senior managers and participated in strategic planning and goal-setting.
- Managed customer relationships and resolved issues while supporting revenue and growth objectives.
- Contributed to the development and execution of internal business processes and performance targets.
Education
Bachelors - Psychology
Rollins College
Florida05.2010
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Financial & KPI Reporting
- Founder & Client Relations
- Workflow Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
- Staff Training, Management, & Motivation
- Customer & Employee Retention
- Strategic Account Development
Interests
Timeline
Portfolio Operations Manager
2048 Ventures
02.2020 - Current
Senior Account Executive
Perdue Office Interiors
07.2014 - 07.2018
Account Manager
Worldwide Express
09.2013 - 07.2014
Construction Operations & Finance Coordinator
Latitude Global, Inc.
02.2012 - 09.2013
Inside Sales & Operations Analyst
American Office
11.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelors - Psychology
Rollins College