Blake Nielsen, J.D. Email & Phone Number

Blake Nielsen, J.D. is a Founder at Optimarrow LLC based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America. STRATEGIC LEADER & BOARD READY EXECUTIVE With a distinctive background spanning legal, operations, and business strategy, I've successfully navigated the full lifecycle of company growth—from early-stage to NYSE public offering (NYSE: ENFN). My journey includes playing a key role in scaling a fintech SaaS platform from ~30 to ~1,100+ employees across 11 global locations, driving 500%+ revenue growth, and culminating in a successful $367MM IPO that achieved a ~$1.7B market capitalization. I pride myself in seeing the full picture, creating scalable systems designed to decentralize leadership, improve internal reporting, and enable predictable and sustainable growth. As founder of Optimarrow LLC, I now provide hands-on advisory services to growth-focused companies across diverse industries. My approach centers on systems-based documentation, controls, and governance structures, operational excellence, and enterprise risk management frameworks that reduce key-person risk and support sustained growth. Core competencies include: Public & Private Company Governance & Board Leadership IPO & Exit Preparedness / Succession Planning Strategic Transaction Guidance (IPO, PE Investment, M&A, Corporate Debt) Global Expansion & G2M Strategy + Regulatory Navigation Cybersecurity & Data Management Program Development Commercial Documentation & Process Optimization Enterprise Risk Management Crisis Management Executive Support & Development My experience uniquely positions me to help boards and executive teams balance innovation with sound risk management—particularly valuable for high-growth companies in complex regulatory environments seeking to maintain momentum while addressing evolving governance standards. Connect with me to discuss how my cross-functional expertise can support your company's strategic growth objectives or board development needs.