James Monaco
Executive and career coach for startup founders and MBA candidates
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $255 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | CEO and founder coachingStrategy and decision makingStartups and foundersScaling and growthCareer change |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Students |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Career coach |
James Monaco is an executive and career coach who works with startup founders and MBA candidates. He is also a senior finance and strategy leader. He is a Vice President at Triumvirate Environmental, where he leads strategy, M&A, corporate development, finance, and growth. Before that he led finance and M&A at Farmers Business Network. He founded and sold a fintech company, Harvest Global, and raised capital from Silicon Valley investors.
What James helps with
James works with founders and executives on growth, strategy, and career moves.
- Raising capital for a startup
- Building and leading a team across offices
- Planning and running mergers and acquisitions
- Growing a company through add-on acquisitions
- Preparing for an exit
- Moving into executive roles
- Career planning for MBA students
Who James works with
James coaches startup founders, executives, and MBA students. His own work covers founders who raise money, build teams, and grow through acquisitions.
Background and qualifications
James is a Vice President at Triumvirate Environmental, a private equity backed company owned by Berkshire Partners. Earlier he led finance, strategy, and M&A at Farmers Business Network and was Executive Director at Apex Companies. He founded Harvest Global, a fintech company, raised capital, built a team in 3 offices, and exited. At DPI Offroad he led eight acquisitions in under two years and tripled the business. He started his career in private equity and as an investment analyst at Prudential Private Capital.
James Monaco pricing
James Monaco reviews
James Monaco has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a working finance and M&A executive who has founded, scaled, and sold a company.
Best for startup founders and MBA candidates who want guidance from an operator with private equity and M&A experience.
Common questions
How much does James Monaco charge?
Coaching with James runs $130 to $255 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does James Monaco help with?
James Monaco helps with raising capital for a startup, building and leading a team across offices, planning and running mergers and acquisitions and growing a company through add-on acquisitions.
Does James Monaco have reviews?
James Monaco has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does James Monaco coach startup founders?
Yes. Startup founders are one of his listed coaching areas. He founded and exited his own fintech company.
How do I contact James Monaco?
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