The Guideboat Operator-in-Residence Program (“OIR”) was created to bridge the gap for mid-career operators who have deep industry experience and leadership abilities with an entrepreneurial spirit.  By partnering with Guideboat, the operator doesn’t have to take the excessive risk of entrepreneurship and completely forego a salary, invest life savings or sign onerous loan docs that make selling your kidneys sound more appealing.  As part of the OIR program we serve as river guides, a resource in the search, active participants in the diligence and closing process, capital provider and ultimately as a partner in the acquired company that you run on a day-to-day basis.