Who we are

Carly Sandstrom brings over a decade of distinguished expertise in business operations and strategic growth, with a proven track record of driving sustainable revenue and operational transformations in high-growth environments. As the Founder of Sandstrom Strategies, Carly partners with leadership teams at early-stage and growth-stage companies to craft strategies that drive efficiency, maximize revenue impact, and create long-term competitive advantages. Her ability to work alongside business leaders to align goals, refine processes, and create clear pathways to growth has made her a trusted advisor to numerous companies across industries.

With her comprehensive experience across roles in revenue operations and strategic planning, Carly has consistently bridged tactical execution with boardroom insights, ensuring alignment between ground-level initiatives and organizational goals. Her experience includes guiding executive teams with precise budget forecasts and strategic insights, achieving near-perfect accuracy of revenue projections (within 2%) and enhancing executive decision-making. Known for her deft handling of mergers, vendor negotiations, and data-driven operational improvements, Carly has also realized significant cost savings, process integrations, and system migrations for companies such as Skyword and POLITICO.

Beyond her professional achievements, Carly is a certified Open Diver Scuba through PADI, further showcasing her dedication to continuous learning and exploration. Carly holds a B.A. in International Relations and Economics from the University of California, Davis and has earned certifications in Change Management and Business Foundation from the Wharton School of Business.

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