Jody Taylor
Hey, it's Jody and I help founders run smooth business operations. I also share my knowledge around all things bizops across Youtube and social media.Feel free to connect 😃
Work
I’ve always been an operator; I run a handful of businesses that mostly run themselves, and I’ve spent the last decade helping other founders do the same with theirs.My main focus now is RUN-OPS. I work with founders who feel stuck in the weeds of their own success. I help untangle messy operations, redesign broken workflows, and set up systems that give people back their time, clarity, and freedom.
Family
I grew up in Bali but I’m originally from New Zealand, and these days I live back in Bali with my wife and son, with a baby girl on the way. Living here, where inefficiency is part of everyday life, is what sparked my obsession with building smoother systems.Come say hello if you're on the island 🙂
Journey
Early Hustles
My first taste of business came at 12 years old, selling packets of nasi campur at school. At 14, I built a small library for the local community. Those early hustles taught me how to create something from nothing and sparked the curiosity that’s guided me ever since.
Transformation
After leaving school I lost 45kg. It wasn’t just about health: it was proof that big change is possible with focus and consistency. That mindset has carried into every venture since.
Music Years
By 16, I was a resident DJ at a local club. Soon after, I signed with record labels and released music internationally. What started as teenage fun became my first lesson in turning passion into a profession. I was even invited to speak at the International Music Summit in Shanghai, sharing the stage with industry leaders.
Ventures & Deals
I sold $3.2M worth of real estate and later raised $20M in private and venture capital for crypto projects. I also bootstrapped my first startup at 21—it failed, but the lessons I took from that failure are what shaped the way I build and operate businesses today. One of the businesses I did get right was Siberian Kiwi; a brand I built from scratch into a profitable, automated company that still runs today. I’ve since served as COO three times, helping companies scale through clearer operations and stronger systems.
Now
Today, I run RUN-OPS. My job is simple: help founders untangle messy operations.