Meet Anna Dolman(a).
One partner, the whole picture, owned end to end.
About me
My name is Anna Dolman and I'm a fractional operating partner, specialised in building strong foundations for start-ups and scale-ups. With more than seven years of experience in the field and a straightforward, goal-driven approach, I help clients achieve clear systems, aligned teams, and a coherent vision.
I value personal contact, transparency, and speed. As an embedded partner, I can adapt quickly and deliver directly what you need — without unnecessary layers or delays. My goal is always to serve you swiftly and professionally, with working systems that meet all requirements.
I'm a third-culture kid. Dutch, but raised across Asia, the Middle East, and China. That background means I see what others miss. My thinking is non-linear and web-like; I spot the connections between strategy, operations, and customer experience. I give 200% to everything I do. I'm a real partner who wants your business to succeed.
Credentials
Masters in Applied Ethics, Philosophy 2020
Masters in Cultural Anthropology (cum laude) 2018
Honors Liberal arts & sciences degree 2016
Major: Psychology & Anthroplogy
Minor: Neuroscience & religious studies
Ready to Talk?
Tell me about your business and the challenges you're facing. I'll come back with a clear outline of how I could help, what the process involves, and whether I'm the right partner for it.
Strategic Fractional Partnership, Elevated.
One partner, the whole picture, owned end to end.
I embed as your systems architect—across strategy, marketing, sales, operations, and the digital systems that connect them. I take ownership until the work is done and results are real.
A fractional partner on the systems architecture level:
Clarify the vision. Often it exists but hasn't been coherently articulated; once it is, execution becomes crisp.
Systematise how it flows (from founder intent → department actions & dependencies → customer experience).
Anticipate where silos, bottlenecks, dependencies, or misalignment will break the system before they do.
Empower the founder to focus on what only they can do, knowing the translation layer is solid.
Built to fit the business.
Every engagement is custom-built. Some businesses need ongoing partnership. Others need a defined project. Others are early enough that we align on outcomes together.
Some clients need an ongoing operating partner on a retainer;
others a defined project with a clear scope;
others still are early enough that we align on outcomes sharing in the upside we build together.
We'll find the structure and scope together that fits where you are (pre seeding, venture, scaling, growth stage).
Exit Philosophy.
The goal is never to stay forever. I build systems and foundations designed to run without me. When the work is done, I step back, available to advise, to jump in when something needs it, or to connect you with the right people to take you further. You shouldn't need me indefinitely, and the best outcome is a business that thrives on its own.
