Michelle Chekunova
Client Operations
Michelle brings a unique blend of operational versatility and creative problem-solving to Keystone Global Partners, where she has been a member of the team since 2023.
Before joining Keystone, she built her career entirely within the startup ecosystem, where she was the first operational hire at a fast-scaling tech company, building internal infrastructure from the ground up and later spearheading the launch and management of a new U.S. office across two locations.
That experience gave her a firsthand understanding of what founders navigate as they scale, making her a natural fit for a firm whose clients are largely tech founders and entrepreneurs.
Key Focus Areas:
- Internal operations and firm administration
- Project management and process improvement
- Organizational systems and infrastructure
- Marketing operations and cross-functional support
Michelle works behind the scenes at Keystone, solving whatever needs solving, from standing up a new process to tackling the wide range of day-to-day requests that keep the firm running smoothly.
Personal
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys skiing, playing tennis, gymnastics, and spending time with her dogs, Moose and Maple.
Planning an Exit, In a Deal, or Recently Closed?
Let's Talk.
Whether you’re years away from a liquidity event, actively negotiating a transaction, or recently came into wealth from an exit, your 30-minute introductory call is designed to deliver immediate value.
If you’re preparing for an exit:
- An assessment of potential QSBS opportunities and tax planning considerations
- A review of your timeline and the strategies most relevant to your situation
- A clear action plan you can implement, regardless of whether we work together
If you're in an active transaction:
- A discussion of your deal structure and its impact on your after-tax proceeds
- Guidance on timing-sensitive planning opportunities before the transaction closes
- Coordination considerations with your legal, tax, and deal teams
If you've already exited:
- A review of key decisions that still matter after closing
- Tax, investment, and wealth transfer planning opportunities that may remain available
- A framework for turning a liquidity event into a long-term wealth strategy