Bringing calm to the chaos to ready you for what’s next.

I’m a strategist, builder, and operator that thrives in the messy beginnings of building from scratch. Tenacious, scrappy, and resourceful, I move fluidly between vision and execution and never settle on outcomes.

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Meet Jess.

JESSICA JENKINS, MBA
PRINCIPAL, READYSET PARTNERS

Readyset is Jess Jenkins — strategist, builder, and operator — backed by a trusted network of specialists and contractors brought in when the work calls for it. Jess is always your embedded team member and primary point of contact.

With a rare combination of big-picture strategy and hands-on execution, Jess has done things like:

  • As hire #6, contributed to tripling revenue and headcount 3x through spearheading strategic and operational improvements.

  • Co-created Project Management Office from scratch to improve on-time, on-budget customer delivery from ~60% to 96%.

  • Led the creation of RevOps infrastructure from the ground up, including ICP definition, CRM optimization, lead generation processes, and Founding AE hire.

  • Managed and executed launch of new service, including all supporting operating systems and processes, in under 6 months, on-time and under-budget.

  • Led user research to institutionalize market intelligence to inform targeting, positioning, and messaging plan for GTM activation.

  • Created standardized hiring practices, including templates, processes, policies, evaluation materials, and onboarding, and hired staff across several roles.

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In the words of fellow founders and advisors…

  • "[Jessica] quickly proved herself to be a huge asset to our team.

    She took full ownership of the discovery and research process and turned a lot of complexity into clear, practical insights we could actually use to shape our go-to-market strategy. What stood out most to me was how she combined sharp thinking with real execution. The ideas she brought forward were ambitious but grounded, and she always pushed the work to a higher standard. A lot of the frameworks and outputs she created will continue to serve us well long after this project."

    — Founder & CEO, Fintech Startup

  • "Jess has the mindset, skills, and drive of a top-tier venture consultant, and would be an incredible asset to any early-stage startup, innovation program, or organization needing strategic executional support."

    “I had the pleasure of working with Jess as a client, when she consulted on our venture's go-to-market strategy. She quickly got up to speed on a technically complex biotech product and delivered outstanding work that made an immediate impact. Her analysis was sharp, well-structured, and far more actionable than what we had previously received from a private consulting firm. Jess brought a level of clarity, strategic thinking, and professionalism that consistently exceeded expectations. She integrated seamlessly with our team and operated more like a trusted advisor than a temporary consultant. Jess has the mindset, skills, and drive of a top-tier venture consultant, and would be an incredible asset to any early-stage startup, innovation program, or organization needing strategic executional support."

    — Co-Founder & CEO, Life Sciences Startup

  • "Jess is a powerhouse.

    I worked closely with her during her time building and scaling the business development function at [a small business], and couldn't have asked for a better collaborator. Jess is super sharp, wildly reliable (consistently delivered on commitments despite a lot of spinning plates), and understands how to cultivate strong trusting relationships cross-functionally and with the C-Suite. I also particularly appreciated Jess' bias to action and ability to push through and get things done."

    — Collaborating GTM Consultant

  • "I found Jess to be prepared at all times, very professional and, most importantly for this type of early-stage startup work, able to adjust and 'roll with the punches'."

    "Jess led a team that undertook strategic market research on behalf of the venture. This included retrospective research, customer discovery interviews, and early go-to-market strategy support. The quality of work produced was exceptional and to the standard I would have expected from a name-brand startup consulting or market research group. I found Jess to be prepared at all times, very professional and, most importantly for this type of early-stage startup work, able to adjust and "roll with the punches". She is well spoken, energetic, and a delight to interact with. I would not hesitate to either hire her in a similar role or recommend her to other startup founders and teams."

    — Advisor & EIR, Life Sciences Startup

  • "Overall, a strong performer in early-stage consulting work, and an enjoyable person to work with."

    "I had the pleasure of working with Jess for a venture development project [...] Jess was amongst the best I have worked with for the following reasons: Took the time to fully understand the business problems, market dynamics, and solutions we were looking for; Clear, professional communication in a fast-moving startup context; Understood how to take feedback and communicate challenges; Highly organized and effective at setting project goals and achieving them. Overall, a strong performer in early-stage consulting work, and an enjoyable person to work with."

    — Advisor & EIR, Fintech Startup

  • "[Jessica] tackles everything with enthusiasm, energy, and organization. I hope to work again with her soon!"

    "I worked with Jessica while she was a Venture Development Consultant for [life sciences startup]. I was impressed by how quickly she was able to get up-to-speed on our highly technical field. She took full ownership of the entire customer discovery process, from designing the interview framework to scheduling and conducting in-depth interviews with diverse users to synthesizing and translating the data into clear next steps. In each interview, she represented [startup] professionally, and made the conversation an insightful and positive experience for everyone involved. Working with Jessica, I can see that she tackles everything with enthusiasm, energy, and organization. I hope to work again with her soon!"

    — Co-Founder, Life Sciences Startup

R E A D Y S E T V A L U E S

How I show up

INTEGRITY

I do what I say and say what I mean. I believe directness is kindness, and I’m chronically honest.

RESOURCEFULNESS

I know what I know, who to call for what I don’t, and I self-teach the rest. I’m not shy about saying “I don’t know, but I’ll find out.”

PRAGMATISM

The ‘right’ solution is the one your team will actually use. Shiny things are cool but I’m inclined toward the ones that’ll work.

HUMAN-CENTRICITY

I work for your business, but also for the humans running it. Part of the work is building something they’ll love running.

AGILITY & TENACITY

I’ve got a killer work ethic and will stop at nothing (not even the least expected curveballs) to deliver excellent outcomes.

PARTNERSHIP

For me, true partnership means working with you, not at you. As long as I’m a part of your team, your mission is my mission.

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