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The Navigators

We bring decades of experience in strategy, growth acceleration, and operational
excellence to pilot your company towards exponential growth.

As operators and founders ourselves, we've lived through the unique challenges of scaling a business. Our first-hand experience navigating growth-oriented hurdles gives us a distinct advantage in guiding your company. We don't just advise—we've been in your shoes. Our decades of hands-on experience in strategy, growth acceleration, and operational excellence make us the ideal partners to pilot your company towards exponential growth. We understand the journey because we've walked it ourselves, and we're ready to leverage that hard-earned wisdom to propel your success.

Our Approach

Our team operates on a flexible model, allowing us to bring the right expertise to each unique client engagement. This approach ensures:

  • Tailored solutions for each client's specific needs
  • Access to a diverse range of specialized skills
  • Agility in responding to changing business landscapes
  • Fresh perspectives from cross-industry experience

Leadership Team

Rose Hamilton

Digital pioneer and founder of Compass Rose. Specializes in providing consumer executives with direct, thoughtful, and strategic outside perspective. Over 25 years of experience building and leading teams across various consumer categories. Advocates for authentic leadership and encourages hard conversations to build organizational trust.

Jason Regalbuto

Visionary technologist and dual CEO/CTO of OpenClose. Pioneered cloud-based software solutions long before they became industry standard. Known for forward-thinking approach to digital transformation and user experience. Drives innovation that significantly reduces operational costs while enhancing efficiency. Combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise to revolutionize business processes.

Rohit Pursram

Passionate serial entrepreneur and startup enthusiast with a stellar track record in the digital media industry. Areas of expertise include digital marketing, AI, fundraising, and scaling operations. Has expertly guided both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies to new heights.

Ramon Vela

Lifelong entrepreneur and founder of CommerceFocused Media Inc., which produces in-house podcasts as well as podcasts for business and personal brands. The podcast features the founders of DTC, CPG, Omnichannel, and retail brands. In addition, the Economics Explained Podcast is the sister podcast to the largest economics podcast on YouTube, with over 1.2M subscribers.

Ed Baryluk

B2B sales executive with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and forging strategic partnerships in the tech industry. Ready2Ride, Jugo, Quadrant 4 Systems, redtoo

Nicole Rubin

Customer experience strategist and founder of her consulting practice. Specializes in aligning consumer needs with business goals through in-depth research and strategic development. Over 25 years of experience guiding product innovation across B2B and B2C sectors. Advocates for integrating customer voices throughout the product lifecycle and champions human-centered design to drive organizational success.

Shawn Murnan

Seasoned 360-degree marketer with 20+ years of experience driving growth for top brands. Founder of Depth Finder Marketing and Acting CMO at Agency Underground. Expertise spans CPG, retail, healthcare, and more. Specializes in customer-centric strategies, brand building, and innovative marketing solutions that deliver ROI.

Collective Expertise

At Compass Rose, we've assembled a hand-selected team of subject matter experts, each bringing a wealth of experience in strategic growth acceleration. Our team members are:

  • Industry veterans with proven track records
  • Specialists in aligning people, processes, and systems
  • Experts in navigating complex business challenges
  • Committed to delivering tangible, transformative results

Our Commitment

Every member of the Compass Rose team is committed to:

  • Delivering excellence in every engagement
  • Maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity
  • Continuous learning and staying ahead of industry trends
  • Fostering genuine partnerships with our clients

Our Core Values

At Compass Rose, we've assembled a hand-selected team of subject matter experts, each bringing a wealth of experience in strategic growth acceleration. Our team members are:

  • Strategic integrity
  • Collaborative Excellence
  • Adaptive Innovation
  • Holistic Alignment
  • Measurable Impact
  • Continuous Learning
  • Empowering Growth
  • Authentic Leadership