• Michael Franco

    HR Strategist for Startups & Workplace Culture Expert

    Helping founders and leaders build aligned, high-performing teams through people-first strategy, leadership development, and employee engagement.

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  • Who Is Michael Franco?

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    Michael Franco is a global HR strategist and people operations expert who helps startups and remote teams build stronger workplace cultures. With over 12 years of experience, he’s partnered with founders, executives, and scaling companies to align HR strategy with business goals, build trust-based cultures, and lead through change.

    Michael brings deep expertise in leadership development, DISC assessments, and communication frameworks that improve how teams collaborate, give feedback, and grow. He’s known for helping teams unlock performance while staying aligned to purpose

  • What I Do

    I help leaders and teams build people-first systems that scale.

    People Operations & Performance Systems

    I design clear, scalable systems for hiring, onboarding, and performance that align with business goals. This creates structure without losing agility. Whether you're a fast-scaling startup or a remote-first team, I bring clarity to your people processes so your team can grow without friction.

    Workplace Culture & Team Dynamics

    Culture is your competitive edge. I help companies define their values, build trust-based environments, and drive engagement from the inside out. My goal is to create cultures where people want to stay, contribute, and thrive.

    Leadership Development & Alignment

    Leadership shapes culture. I work with leadership teams to build alignment across expectations, communication, and decision-making. Whether defining leadership principles or standardizing how managers operate, I help leaders show up consistently and effectively across the organization.

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