Stacy Kehren Idema
A discreet partner to generational and scale-up leaders; a steadying presence aligning strategy and execution during high-stakes transitions
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Virtual & Global On-Site (by request)
Austin, TX • Minneapolis, MN
I partner with the C-suite of generational and scale-up businesses to navigate high-stakes transitions, uncovering root causes, aligning leadership, and driving execution from the ground up.
With deep insight into family business complexities and extensive experience in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings, I bridge leadership, strategy, and operations to ensure scalable, values-driven growth.
A Bit About Me
Most executives get advice. Few get a partner who sits inside the work with them. I don’t just point to strategy, I embed, execute, and uncover the patterns holding leadership back. My strength is aligning vision, people, and operations so growth is not only possible but sustainable.
What sets me apart is how I integrate emotional intelligence, behavioral psychology, and hands-on execution. I bridge leadership, strategy, and operations, creating cohesion where others see only friction.
​I know this because I’ve lived it. With deep insight into lived family business complexities and 27 years in corporate leadership, I launched my business abroad, navigating unfamiliar markets, regulations, and cultural expectations, while building technology from the ground up. That experience deepened my ability to problem-solve in ambiguity, drive execution in uncertainty, and create momentum where others see roadblocks.
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I’m here to ensure transitions don’t just happen, they happen with clarity, conviction, and lasting impact.
Business Expertise Highlights
October 2023 - Present
July 2011 - November 2019
February 2013 - Present
Equati Founder — Designed and launched a platform enabling family offices to qualify pre-IPO opportunities. Created a values-aligned framework that bridges generations and brings emotional intelligence into private-market investing.
Global Innovation Leader — Directed research and development programs across six time zones and three countries. Led teams of up to 300 people with budgets ranging from $100K to $25M. Work included pioneering projects in AI, biometric voice technology, and early detection of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and traumatic brain injury.
C-Suite Partner — Embedded alongside CEOs and executives to uncover root-cause challenges, align leadership teams, and drive execution through high-stakes transitions. Often called a ‘CEO whisperer” who creates clarity in complexity.
Locations
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Virtual: Available globally
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Austin, TX: Primary base for in-person engagements
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Minneapolis, MN: Family business roots and Midwest presence
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On Location: Available at client request for enterprise or family engagements
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I work with clients virtually and on-site by request. My work is discreet, presence-based, and designed to meet leaders in the middle of high-stakes transitions.
