Entrepreneur, Startup Consultant, and Podcast Host.
Lee Greene is a dynamic force in the business world, bringing a unique blend of entrepreneurial drive and strategic growth to every endeavor.
entrepreneur & growth strategist
From founding and exiting the venture-backed B2B marketplace, WearAway, to driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth through strategic partnerships and a powerful network cultivated across technology and consumer sectors, Lee brings deep expertise in go-to-market strategy, business development and fundraising. She has a proven track record of leading teams, developing strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth.
Beyond her operational and consulting experience, Lee is the host of the "Stairway to CEO" podcast, where she's conducted over 200 interviews with CEOs of both emerging and established consumer brands across beauty, health, wellness, food, beverage, and fashion. Whether it's hosting CEO dinners or supporting entrepreneurs, Lee's passion is to connect people and ideas, driving growth and innovation.
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Strategic Business consulting
Lee Greene is more than a business consultant; she’s a founder’s strategic ally behind the curtain, quietly accelerating growth, refining operational structure, and preparing CEOs for meaningful investor conversations. As your interim CEO-Copilot, she steps in with precision, offering high-impact advisory designed to stabilize the internal engine while positioning the business for scale, funding, and long-term success.
From early-stage founders navigating their first hires to entrepreneurs scaling toward their next stage of growth, Lee serves as a trusted thought partner, helping founders cut through the noise, stay aligned with their vision, and keep both themselves and their business on track.
Her presence on a team is about amplifying strengths, shaping the brand narrative, and aligning leadership around the priorities that drive meaningful growth to take the business to the next level. Offering the insight and executional horsepower of an unofficial board member, her role is to think with you, build alongside you, and help guide critical decisions that reshape the caliber of your company.
Lee Greene is an exceptional advisor whose insight, discipline, and strategic perspective consistently elevate every conversation. She combines deep expertise with a pragmatic, people-first approach, ensuring her guidance is not only smart but actionable. Lee has a rare ability to distill complexity into clarity, making her an invaluable partner in navigating critical decisions.
David Hain, Managing Partner & CEO of Gotham Growth
David Hain
Managing Partner & CEO of Gotham Growth
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INSIGHTS FROM CEO'S & FOUNDERS
Every CEO has a story.
Stairway to CEO is a podcast about the real, often messy, journey of becoming a CEO or founder. Hosted by Lee Greene, each episode dives deep into the personal stories behind today’s most compelling consumer brands—spotlighting the pivotal moments, early failures, unexpected breakthroughs, and unwavering resilience that shaped the business and leaders behind them. With over 200 conversations to date, Lee brings a rare balance of empathy and insight, drawing out the truth of what it really takes to build something from the ground up. These are not startup playbooks—they’re origin stories, full of lessons, humanity, and the spark that drives someone to do what most won’t: bet on themselves.
