about us

Elementum was founded to serve companies at critical inflection points—starting up, scaling fast, or stabilizing post-acquisition.

Through Elementum Insights, we provide fractional executive leadership and advisory services across finance, operations, HR, and strategic integration. Our mission is to help businesses build the structure, clarity, and alignment needed for sustainable, long-term growth.

Complementing that work is Elementum Essentials—our bookkeeping division designed to support early-stage and scaling teams with clean, consistent, execution-level financials. From monthly reconciliations to cash flow reporting, Essentials lays the groundwork for strong financial hygiene so companies are better prepared to scale, report, or raise capital.

Together, our services deliver on one core promise:
Foundation First. Future Focused.

Our Philosophy

Foundation First. Future Focused.

The name Elementum Insights reflects exactly how we work:

  • "Elementum" – Latin for element or foundation – captures our commitment to core business fundamentals. We focus on strengthening the financial, operational, and HR structures that support lasting success.

  • "Insights" – speaks to our data-driven, strategic perspective. We turn complexity into clarity so businesses can make informed, confident decisions.

We don’t just consult—we embed, align, and lead alongside you. Our mission is to deliver sustainable, measurable improvements that align with your company’s goals and set you up for long-term success.

The name Elementum Essentials reflects exactly why this branch of our firm exists:

  • "Elementum" – Latin for element or foundation – represents our belief that strong businesses are built on clean, reliable financial fundamentals. We focus on delivering accurate, consistent, and actionable bookkeeping—because clarity starts with the numbers.

  • "Essentials" – speaks to the core financial practices every business needs to operate with confidence. From monthly reconciliations to cash flow visibility, we provide the day-to-day financial backbone that supports smarter decisions and sustainable growth.

We don’t just track your books—we integrate, clarify, and support your bigger picture. Our mission is to ensure your financial foundation is solid, so you can focus on what’s next.

meet the founder

Jouissance-Nicole Ysrael
Founder & CEO, Elementum Insights

Jouissance-Nicole Ysrael is a transformational business leader and strategic operator with over 20 years of experience guiding organizations through critical moments of growth, change, and integration. As the Founder & CEO of Elementum Insights, she partners with scaling companies, startups, and post-acquisition teams to build the infrastructure and leadership alignment needed for long-term success.

With a background that spans biotech, consumer products, e-commerce, and venture-backed startups, Jouissance-Nicole has led complex cross-functional initiatives across finance, operations, and HR. Her expertise lies not just in strategy, but in turning that strategy into well-executed, scalable systems that support business evolution.

Before formally launching Elementum Insights in 2025, Jouissance-Nicole spent more than a decade consulting independently—building departments from the ground up, leading post-acquisition integrations, and embedding with leadership teams as a trusted fractional COO, CFO, or Head of People. Her hands-on approach is always rooted in a deep understanding of both operational mechanics and human dynamics.

What sets her apart is the ability to bridge executive-level foresight with day-to-day execution. Whether guiding a company through integration post-acquisition, preparing teams for due diligence and fundraising, or realigning internal systems for growth, she delivers with clarity, precision, and a strong bias toward action.

At the heart of her work is a core belief: strong businesses are built on strong foundations. Her guiding principle—Foundation First, Future Focused—reflects her commitment to helping organizations not just move fast, but move smart. With Jouissance-Nicole at the helm, Elementum Insights provides embedded leadership and strategic guidance that accelerates progress, strengthens teams, and positions companies for what’s next.

See it for Yourself

Curious about the impact of working with Elementum Insights? Don’t just take our word for it—hear directly from the leaders and teams we've partnered with. Our clients share how our strategic, hands-on approach has transformed their operations, aligned their teams, and laid the groundwork for sustainable growth. Explore their stories and see what’s possible when foundation comes first.