Cultivating entrepreneurial freedom in a framework

What We Do

Disruptive and innovative ideas thrive when they are built on sound principles and practices, a belief that manifests in our mission to provide entrepreneurial freedom in a framework.

We create foundational structure for entrepreneurs and companies that encourages them to lead, grow and realize their full potential.

Plans are designed to improve returns through application of deliberate and effective processes.

  • Lead

    Great leaders practice key tenets of building and inspiring teams to get the best result out of everyone's efforts. Our approach to executive coaching enriches leadership traits and helps humans to practice effective habits.

  • Achieve

    Strategic plans are just good ideas until they are executed with precision and genuine care for the outcome. We build scalable businesses and cohesive, engaged teams that promote meaningful, lasting results.

  • Grow

    A strong foundation is absolutely critical to successfully scale for growth.  We strengthen business fundamentals, develop equitable policies and refine operating strategies with a focus on cultural fit and suitability.

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Who You Are

  • Founder that needs intensive guidance & execution of key priorities to start or grow

  • 1-5 employees in seed/Series A raises who need structure ASAP

  • 5-50 employees with demonstrated revenue that are scaling quickly

Kristin-Marie is one of the most talented people I have ever worked with...her talent is on par with some of the great leaders in the history of the NFL as she combines incredible work habits with a high degree of intelligence.

She is gifted.

​Michael Lombardi, NFL, New England Patriots

MEET

Kristin-Marie Pernicano

Kristin-Marie Pernicano (“KP”) is a seasoned strategic business advisor with over 15 years of experience empowering founders, executives, and organizations to achieve sustainable growth. As the founder and principal of KMP Consulting, LLC, she is a fractional COO, strategic advisor, and operational architect, guiding companies across a range of sectors to achieve transformative growth.

Kristin-Marie has an exceptional ability to identify leadership and organizational challenges and implement scalable frameworks tailored to high-growth environments. Her expertise includes developing operational strategies, enhancing team dynamics, and up-leveling finance and compliance systems that enable businesses to navigate complexities with clarity and confidence.

KP has been an Adjunct Professor at New York University for more than 11 years. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Finance, Competitive Strategy, Human Resources, Consulting Strategies, Sports Management and Leadership in Crisis. Her teaching reflects her passion for developing future leaders who leverage the diversity of backgrounds, ideas, and experiences to make meaningful contributions.

Before founding KMP Consulting, Kristin-Marie built a distinguished career in institutional finance, holding trading compliance roles at Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Merrill Lynch. KP was recognized for her expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, managing global compliance strategies, and advising leaders on trading and equity capital markets operations.

Kristin-Marie holds an MS in Sports Business from NYU. She graduated cum laude from college in just three years, with a double-major BA in English & Political Science. KP is an executive network member of Dreamers & Doers, was a mentor-coach with America Needs You, and served as a weekly volunteer at God’s Love We Deliver for years. Outside of her professional endeavors, KP is an avid fitness enthusiast, marathon runner and an accomplished Muay Thai athlete, having fought and earned the title of WKA North American Champion in 2008.

Kristin-Marie’s leadership philosophy is centered on fostering empathy, motivation, and diversity— principles she co-developed into the ThEME framework for effective management. Her unique blend of strategic insight, operational expertise, and passion for empowering underrepresented voices has positioned her as a trusted advisor and transformative leader in every arena she enters.

NOTABLE ENGAGEMENTS

  • Fractional COO for $120M registered investment advisory firm

  • Fractional COO for award-winning NYC lifestyle PR agency

  • Fractional COO for a high-growth DEI consulting firm

  • Fractional COO for an online artisan bakery

  • Fractional COO for an expanding children’s clothing brand

  • Fractional COO for a ready-to-eat nutrition brand

  • Co-founder of boutique sports sales & marketing firm

  • Accountability & execution partner to founders in various sectors

  • Kristin-Marie is one of the most talented people I have ever worked with...her talent is on par with some of the great leaders in the history of the NFL as she combines incredible work habits with a high degree of intelligence. She is gifted. ​

    Michael Lombardi, NFL, New England Patriots

  • Kristin-Marie is a hard worker, very organized and a high-level performer. She works well under pressure and completes projects efficiently. She has the highest ethical standards and contributed to the culture of the firm. I recommend her without qualification.

    David Perlin, Managing Director, Goldman, Sachs & Co.

  • Kristin-Marie Pernicano was instrumental in the establishment, consulting, development and design of Novo...she helped shape the business plan and execution of all assets and areas of a startup... we are very big fans of hers.

    John Maguire, Principal, Novo Consulting LLC

  • I have worked with Kristin on a variety of projects involving the NFL and other sports. She grasps key business issues including production, economics, ethics, analytics and human capital better than anyone.

    Robert Boland, Esq., Director of MBA/MSA Program, Ohio University

  • KP comes with years of knowledge and expertise across a multitude of business platforms. More importantly though, she takes on any project as if she, herself, were invested- that passion and dedication are truly what set her apart.

    Aliya Leekong, Chef & CEO, ALK Ventures, LLC

  • Kristin-Marie Pernicano cares greatly about the quality of her work and the clients she works with. I highly recommend her to any first quality consulting firm.

    Elizabeth Edersheim, Founder, NYCP

  • Kristin-Marie Pernicano... brings a boundless degree of positive energy, creativity, vision, enthusiasm and fun to any endeavor in which she becomes engaged.... Kristin will distinguish herself in any scenario with exceptional performance.

    John Lander, Lander Financial Partners

  • Kristin was recommended to me by a friend and I'm glad I took the recommendation. She was patient, responsive, exceeded my expectations and made me think about marketing in different ways.

    Lorraine Holmberg, Owner, HR Design Group LLC

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