EQ is the trait that decides whether a RevOps leader's work actually drives change at the company. Soft skill does not equal lesser skill. Here's what high EQ looks like in the seat, why it matters more in the AI era, and how to evaluate for it in your next RevOps hire.

Across years of RevOps placements in PE-backed companies, the leaders who actually move the business share a recognizable profile. We call it the Operator DNA — six traits that set the strategic hires apart. Here's what each one looks like.

Hire too junior and you get an admin. Too senior and you get a strategist who's never built from scratch. Here's how to match the right RevOps profile to your portfolio company's stage—with lessons from three PE-backed placements.