The Ladder

AI-Powered Business Development Studio for Brand Identity, Process Automation & Revenue Growth

Overview

Hi, I'm Shivam—founder of Ladder, a brand development agency that builds both the front-end brand identity and back-end automation infrastructure for startups and scaling businesses. I've personally added $18M to NIBE Limited's valuation (NSE Listed), unlocked $3.5M in funding for a PropVR startup & bootstrapped Ladder to $23K MRR using these same strategies. We specialize in integrated brand infrastructure—visual identity, website development, sales funnels, automation workflows, lead generation, content creation and brand positioning that work together to transform how businesses show up in their market across all consumer touchpoints. Our systems engineer cohesive experiences that drive measurable revenue growth for startups and 7-8 figure companies. Notable wins: helped a gemstone e-commerce brand launch and scale to $13K MRR in under 6 months, scaled a sports betting community from $1.5K to $27K MRR in 8 months, and helped secure seed/series A funding for 20+ startups through strategic marketing strategy, automated lead gen, and brand perception creation. The complete picture: I started Ladder after seeing too many businesses with amazing products failing due to a terrible brand presence and a lack of systems. That's why I've spent the past 7 years perfecting the exact frameworks that turn brand and automation investments into measurable business growth. 🚀 What sets us apart is our obsession with the details that actually move metrics—not just pretty designs, but automated strategic systems that compound your growth both short term (revenue) and long term (valuation). Our core services: • Complete Brand Development - Visual identity, Brand positioning, and Messaging frameworks • Revenue-Optimized Websites - Webflow/Framer builds that convert visitors to customers • Marketing System Integration - PPC Advertising, Cold Email Automation, & Content Pipelines • Business Process Automation – Lead generation, CRM setup, onboarding, and internal ops via AI workflows (using Make.com, n8n, Zapier) • Investor-Ready Packages - Pitch materials and digital presence designed to secure funding • E-commerce Solutions - Shopify setups with conversion-focused design. We work with every major platform, creating unified experiences across all touchpoints. Rest assured, you'll get high-quality builds and fantastic communication throughout. Ready to engineer your brand and systems for higher revenue and market dominance? Let's build something incredible. Looking forward to meeting you! :)

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Services

AI Apps & Integration
ERP/CRM Software
Lead Generation & Telemarketing
Digital Marketing
Branding & Logo Design
Web Development
Ecommerce Development
Sales & Marketing Copywriting
Web & Mobile Design
Product Design

Skills

Brand Consulting
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Ecommerce Website Development
Lead Generation
Sales Copywriting
Zapier
Webflow
Framer
Business Strategy
Business Process Automation
Make.com
Brand Identity Design
CRM Automation
n8n
Rising Talent

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Hourly rate

$43.37

Minimum project size

$1K+

Total earned

$3K+

Total hours

134

Total jobs

4

Member since

Jan 15, 2025

Company information

Agency size

2-10 workers

Year founded

2020

Client focus

Large business

Medium business

Very small business

Small business

Languages

English: Native or Bilingual
Hindi: Native or Bilingual