About Elevare
Empowering businesses to achieve operational excellence through strategic systems and sustainable processes.
Meet Gillian Chaney
With over two decades of leadership experience in the InsurTech industry and a proven track record as a transformational leader, Gillian built Elevare Advisors with a simple mission: to help businesses create the structure, systems, and processes they need to scale efficiently and sustainably.
Gillian's career spans roles in compliance, operations, and technology transformation where she consistently bridged the gap between business needs and technical solutions. She is known for her ability to translate complexity into clarity, streamline workflows, and implement scalable systems that save time, reduce costs, and drive growth.
At Elevare Advisors, Gillian brings this expertise to entrepreneurs and small businesses who are ready to move beyond the chaos of day-to-day operations. Her approach is hands-on, practical, and rooted in the belief that clarity and structure create freedom for leaders to focus on what matters most: growth, innovation, and serving their customers.
When she isn't helping businesses scale, Gillian is deeply engaged in her community contributing her time to local events, sponsorship initiatives, and mentorship.
Our Mission
To empower growing businesses with the structure, systems, and processes they need to operate efficiently, reduce costs, and scale sustainably.
We believe that operational excellence should be accessible to every business, regardless of size or industry. Our mission is to make sophisticated business systems practical and achievable for companies at every stage of growth.
Our Vision
A world where every business operates with clarity, efficiency, and confidence, equipped with systems that support sustainable growth and long-term success.
We envision businesses that thrive not despite their operations, but because of them—where streamlined processes become competitive advantages and operational excellence drives innovation and growth.
Our Consulting Philosophy
Principles that guide every engagement and ensure lasting transformation
People First Approach
Systems are only as good as the people who use them. We prioritize change management and training to ensure successful adoption and long-term sustainability.
Practical Innovation
We believe in innovation that works in the real world. Our solutions balance cutting-edge thinking with practical implementation that fits your current capabilities.
Measurable Impact
Every recommendation comes with clear success metrics. We track progress and adjust strategies to ensure you achieve the results that matter most to your business.
Our Core Values
The principles that define how we work and the standards we uphold
Clarity
Breaking down complexity into simple, actionable steps.
Structure
Building strong operational foundations that last.
Scalability
Designing processes and systems that grow with your business.
Trust
Partnering with clients as an extension of their team.
Professional Background
If there's one thing nearly two decades in the world of technology and insurance has taught me, it's this: success lies in the sweet spot between structure and empathy. I've spent the last 19 years helping organizations find that balance—transforming messy processes into elegant systems, translating complex business needs into technical clarity, and turning ambitious goals into tangible, trackable results.
My journey began in the world of InsurTech, where I helped carriers navigate the intricacies of claims, billing, and policy administration. From early days designing test matrices and system requirements to leading enterprise-wide implementations of Guidewire and other tech platforms, I learned how to bring order to chaos—one user story, one sprint, one solved problem at a time.
That experience evolved into leadership roles across FinTech and digital product development, where I've guided cross-functional teams, steered Agile transformations, and delivered customer-centric platforms that blend compliance with innovation. Whether launching a Salesforce integration, leading QA through a cloud migration, or prioritizing features with a Weighted Scoring model, I've built a reputation for clarity, accountability, and the ability to make technology feel human again.
Today, as a consultant, I draw on those years of analytical rigor and real-world delivery to help businesses scale with confidence. My focus is simple: align process with purpose, technology with people, and vision with measurable results. Because when the right systems and stories align, businesses don't just operate better; they thrive.
Let's Build Something Great Together
Ready to transform your business operations? I'd love to discuss how Elevare can help you achieve your goals.
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