Structure for scaling. Strategy for growth.

We help startups and research-driven organizations make smart tech and knowledge decisions from the start — so your infrastructure grows with you, not against you.

How We Help

Startups and R&D teams are often moving fast with brilliant minds, complex data, and little time to slow down. We bring structure without the red tape — helping you align tools, processes, and knowledge so your team can grow responsibly and sustainably.

Whether you're building internal systems for the first time or cleaning up technical debt before a major grant or partnership, FireOak brings calm, strategic guidance when it matters most.

What We Typically Support

• Serve as fractional Chief Information Officer (CIO) or fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• KM strategy
• Intranet development
• Tech stack audits and platform selection
• Security policies and risk assessment
• AI and automation readiness
• Build automated workflows

Real Results, Real Clients

From early-stage startups to innovation-driven global companies, we’ve helped R&D-heavy teams reduce tech waste, improve internal operations, and scale smarter. Here are a few examples of how we’ve partnered with organizations like yours — bringing structure, strategy, and clarity to fast-moving environments.

✅ Biotech Startup: Fractional CIO Leadership with Real ROI
We helped this startup cut $100K+ in unnecessary tech costs, built a single source of truth for ops info, and launched a right-sized information security program.

✅ Fortune 500 Tech Company: Building a Global Knowledge Base
We led the design and launch of a SharePoint-based knowledge base supporting global ops — with smart taxonomy, real-time translation, and 1,000+ curated resources.