Selective Partnerships. Strategic Support.
A flexible consulting company working to support founders, partners, and opportunities.
Unlike traditional venture firms, consultants, or holding companies, Black Diamond Partners is personal, selective, and relationship-driven—used for bespoke collaborations, strategic participation, and deal-specific involvement.
Grounded in experience and guided by alignment on values, vision, and execution. We partner selectively, focusing on opportunities built to last. We engage where experience and interest align, partnering thoughtfully with a focus on values, vision, and execution, and on building opportunities designed to last.
Rachel Svoboda is a founder, strategist, and marketer with deep experience building and scaling brands across consumer, lifestyle, spirits, and emerging categories. As the founder of Sunday Brunch Agency, she has spent years partnering closely with founders and leadership teams on go-to-market strategy, brand positioning, and growth execution.
Rachel is known for her hands-on approach, long-term thinking, and ability to bridge strategy with real-world execution. She brings a strong operator’s mindset to every partnership, with a focus on alignment, clarity, and sustainable growth.
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Richard O’Connor is a founder, investor, and operator with decades of experience across finance, investment, and business operations. He has built and scaled multiple businesses, working closely with leadership teams to strengthen fundamentals, manage risk, and support long-term value creation.
Richard brings a disciplined, practical perspective shaped by real operating experience. He is known for his straightforward approach, sound judgment, and commitment to helping founders build businesses that last.
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Partner Companies.
Built on experience.
Driven by alignment.
Through Black Diamond Partners, Rachel Svoboda and Richard O’Connor collaborate as a unified team—combining strategic insight, operational experience, and thoughtful partnership to support select opportunities where alignment and long-term value matter most.