ABOUT ME
Hi!
I’m Tracy Paulotte, a Montreal-based fractional COO and the Founder of The Index HQ.
I’ve spent the last eight years at the intersection of arts, media, and cultural organizations, working in roles that combine production, programming, and strategic oversight.
A major part of my work involved building the frameworks that allow creative businesses to thrive.
At Fondation Dynastie, I spearheaded entrepreneurship development programs and led multiple panels and initiatives dedicated to serving Black creatives across Quebec.
There, through long-term collaborations with national institutions like Musicaction, the Conseil des Arts de Montréal, ADVANCE Music Canada, and the École Nationale de l’Humour, I’ve gained direct insight into how decisions, budgets, and policies shape cultural outcomes and, most importantly, how creative initiatives are either supported or stalled as a result.
Alongside a four-year workshop residency with the DESTA Black Youth Network, I have led, as a consultant, numerous speaking engagements designed to help creative entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of their own growth.
Today, I use all that "business backend" knowledge to provide the structure that turns creative momentum into a solid, predictable business that can grow.
This work is backed by my studies in Business Administration (B.B.A.) at the Université du Québec à Montréal and a certificate in Human Resources Management, on top of accreditations from Main Film and L'Inis in Film/TV Production Management.