Summary
Rick Colosimo is a fractional Chief Administrative Officer and seasoned strategic advisor with 13+ years of experience helping leaders refocus on the highest-value decisions in complex organizations. He combines legal training (Cornell Law) and military leadership (Ranger and Infantry officer background) to refactor thorny governance, financial, and operational problems into clear, decision-first plans. As a co-founder and managing director of ThoughtStorm Strategic Capital, he has driven M&A, turnarounds, and interim management across deals ranging from $2M to $1B, and has repeatedly built integrated plan/budget/actual systems to improve performance. Rick currently provides CAO services to creative and tech ventures, serving on multiple boards and advising early-stage AI and consumer startups. Known for translating “bet the company” risks into disciplined execution, he brings a mix of hands-on operations, legal rigor, and quantified analysis that accelerates better decisions. Quietly, his background in launching mission-driven projects (from ASDworld to compliant crypto offerings) shows a knack for turning niche needs into scalable practices.
12 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
JD, Law, JD, Law at Cornell Law School
United States Army Ranger School
BA, English, BA, English at Allegheny College
Greece Arcadia HS
French