Dana Calder is a strategic HR executive and Partner with more than eight years of experience helping founder-led and private equity-backed organizations build scalable people strategies. She specializes in partnering with SaaS, technology, fintech, and mission-driven companies to strengthen leadership teams, develop practical HR infrastructure, and guide organizations through growth and change. Dana is known for bringing clarity to complex people challenges by combining executive coaching, organizational strategy, and hands-on execution. She is committed to helping leaders make thoughtful decisions that create healthy, high-performing organizations where both people and businesses thrive.

Sebastian Nilsson
Sebastian Nilsson is a Fractional CFO Consultant at Amplēo who helps small to mid-sized companies—particularly in manufacturing—scale revenue, boost EBITDA, and improve operational maturity to increase exit multiples. A trusted advisor to CEOs, boards, and PE partners, he brings deep expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, ERP implementation, capital oversight, and cost optimization.
Prior to joining Amplēo, Sebastian spent 14 years in finance leadership at a food manufacturer, where he co-led a strategic pivot that drove 2.5x revenue and 6x EBITDA growth, leading to a successful PE exit. His track record includes major cost savings, operational efficiencies, and 100% bank covenant compliance. Earlier, he spent six years in data analysis, product management, and marketing.
Fun Facts/Hobbies
- Tennis or Pickleball
- Exploring the mountains of Utah
- Skiing
Education/Certificates
- BA in Economics (Cum Laude) from Brigham Young University
Meet the rest of the team
You've Got the Vision.
We've Got the Fractional
Team to Build It.
A fractional CFO who knows your numbers. A fractional CMO driving your pipeline. An HR leader building your people systems. Sales tax specialists keeping you compliant. Valuation experts ready when you need them. All embedded. All executing. All backed by Ampleo Intelligence, our AI platform.
You've Got the Vision.
We've Got the Fractional
Team to Build It.
A fractional CFO who knows your numbers. A fractional CMO driving your pipeline. An HR leader building your people systems. Sales tax specialists keeping you compliant. Valuation experts ready when you need them. All embedded. All executing. All backed by Ampleo Intelligence, our AI platform.
You've Got the Vision.
We've Got the Fractional
Team to Build It.
A fractional CFO who knows your numbers. A fractional CMO driving your pipeline. An HR leader building your people systems. Sales tax specialists keeping you compliant. Valuation experts ready when you need them. All embedded. All executing. All backed by Ampleo Intelligence, our AI platform.
You've Got the Vision.
We've Got the Fractional
Team to Build It.
A fractional CFO who knows your numbers. A fractional CMO driving your pipeline. An HR leader building your people systems. Sales tax specialists keeping you compliant. Valuation experts ready when you need them. All embedded. All executing. All backed by Ampleo Intelligence, our AI platform.








