Chris Ikharo
Chris Ikharo is a systems strategist, and founder of Pavost and The Leverage Engine™, where he helps businesses eliminate operational friction and unlock scalable growth through AI-driven operating systems.His work focuses on installing bespoke clarity, automation, and leverage layers inside multi-location brands, fast-growing businesses, and portfolio companies - turning execution chaos into structured, repeatable performance.With a background spanning digital transformation, automation, and business design, Chris specializes in helping founders and operators regain control of their operations, accelerate decision-making, and build companies that scale without breaking.He operates at the intersection of AI, systems thinking, and business strategy - helping organizations move from reactive to deliberate, from scattered to streamlined.
Pavost helps founders and operators in the US and Nigeria eliminate execution chaos and install scalable AI-powered operating systems.We work with HoldCos, multi-location brands, and execution-heavy businesses to fix friction, speed up decision-making, and build companies that scale without breaking.
The Leverage Engine™ is a strategic operating system that helps execution-heavy businesses eliminate chaos, automate workflows, and scale with clarity.Built for HoldCos, multi-location brands, and fast-growing ventures, The Leverage Engine™ combines AI, automation, and systems design to fix friction, speed up decision-making, and unlock scalable growth.It starts with a Leverage Audit™ - your fast path to map the chaos and build a clear 90-day plan.