Stuart Wilson: WTF is BizOps

BizOps teams have become a standard part of GTM teams, but it can look different at every company, with different responsibilities and team structures. So, WTF is BizOps? And how do you ensure it drives real business impact?

Stuart Wilson, VP of Business Operations at Drata, brings a unique perspective from his journey through investment banking, private equity, and operational leadership at high-growth companies like SurveyMonkey and Hotel Engine. Stuart breaks down the evolution of modern ops teams and shares practical frameworks for building functions that scale.

Here's what we explored:

• The Ops Evolution: How business operations has transformed from a back-office function into a strategic driver of growth, and what this means for companies at different growth stages
• Behind the Scenes: A detailed look at how modern ops teams function, including real examples from Stuart's experience
• Career Pathways: Practical guidance for both founders considering their first ops hire and professionals looking to transition into ops leadership roles
• The Future of Ops: Stuart's thoughts on how emerging technologies are reshaping operations and the essential skills ops leaders need to develop

About Stuart

Stuart Wilson is a seasoned Biz Ops leader currently serving as VP of Business Operations at Drata. Before joining Drata, Stuart held leadership roles at Hotel Engine and SurveyMonkey, where he shaped operational strategy and drove business growth. Before transitioning to operational leadership, Wilson honed his financial acumen in private equity and investment banking.