Simple solutions for complex problems
People strategy
business operations strategy
business operations strategy
At Andy Katzman Small Business Advising, my mission is to provide top-notch People Strategy for businesses at all life-cycles.
business operations strategy
business operations strategy
business operations strategy
Whether you need to create a strategy or revise your existing operational strategy, I'm here to help.
Operational m&A Advising
business operations strategy
Operational m&A Advising
People & Operations is often overlooked during the M&A process. We can make sure people and operations are a top priority during M&A activities.
All About Andy Katzman
About Andy
Andy Katzman is a Human Resources and operations executive with over 20 years of experience of progressive and cutting-edge People Operations and People & Culture leadership, leadership development, business operations and coaching for start-up and high growth Data and Data Analytics, SaaS, Professional Services, and multimedia companies. Andy has experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital companies from pre-funded start-ups through self-funded and well-capitalized businesses.
Andy is experienced with building and revising full-cycle people programs as well as recruiting and retaining top talent. Andy has designed and implemented HR strategy for many businesses in a variety of industries and lifecycle stages.
In 2024, Andy formed Andy Katzman Small Business Advising LLC to provide expertise and support to small businesses looking to create, revise or refocus their People operations. Prior to starting his consulting practice, Andy was Head of People & Operations at Formant, Chief Administrative Officer for Uptake, and CAO at GrowthPlay. In earlier career stages, Andy was Vice President of Human Resources & Operations for Time Out Chicago and Head of Human Resources Business Partners for Morningstar.
Andy is a successful leader and mentor who believes in collective wisdom to lead teams as well as the companies in which he supports. In start-up/acquisition and growth modes, Andy has proven success identifying and implementing new systems and policies, programs that algin with the trajectory and vision of the company. When working with existing systems and programs, Andy's experience identifying, updating and/or replacing existing systems and procedures has led to improvements in quality as well as cost savings to those companies. Andy has a passion for developing award winning cultures that lead to strong employee engagement, high retention and, ultimately becoming recognized as Great/Best Places to Work.
Andy holds a B.S. degree in Organizational Communication from the University of Nebraska. In 2012, Andy received certification from Northwestern University in Mediation and Dispute Resolution. In 2018, Andy was named in Crain’s Chicago’s inaugural class of Chicago’s Notable LGBTQ Executives.
Andy offers his services pro bono to non-profits providing HR strategy, developing policies, soliciting, and evaluating bids for HR and insurance services and providing coaching to managers.