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💰 $300M+ raised through client presentations | 📊 5,000+ projects delivered | ⚡ Fast turnaround Hi, I'm Harriatte Tran — a Graphic Designer and Presentation Specialist with 10+ years of experience helping businesses communicate ideas through clear, professional, and visually compelling design. I create everything from investor pitch decks and corporate presentations to marketing collateral, infographics, proposals, reports, and digital assets. Whether you need a boardroom presentation, a sales proposal, a conference deck, or branded marketing materials, I turn complex information into visuals that engage, persuade, and inspire action. Services ✔ PowerPoint Presentations ✔ Google Slides Presentations ✔ Keynote Presentations ✔ Canva Presentations ✔ Investor Pitch Decks ✔ Sales & Marketing Presentations ✔ Company Profiles & Corporate Decks ✔ Business Proposals & RFP Responses ✔ Brochures & Flyers ✔ Infographics & Data Visualization ✔ Banners & Marketing Materials ✔ Reports & White Papers ✔ Trade Show & Event Materials ✔ Social Media Graphics Over the years, I've helped startups, enterprises, consultants, healthcare organizations, government agencies, NGOs, and technology companies create high-impact visual communications that deliver results. If you need professional design that looks polished, communicates clearly, and strengthens your brand, I'd be happy to help.

I have actually done what most startup consultants only talk about: built a company from zero, scaled it for 9 years, and successfully exited. I founded Harba, a 360° marina SaaS platform, and grew it for nearly a decade before selling it to Bifrost in 2024. I also co-founded Heads - Concussion Care, a digital health platform where I am still active. Over the last 10 years, I have raised more than $6M, closed 14 funding rounds, and won 4 pitch competitions. Now I help founders: - Validate ideas with real market data - Build AI-powered MVPs fast using no-code and modern tools - Create pitch decks that actually get investor meetings - Develop go-to-market strategies that drive early traction - Provide fractional product management from idea to launch I don't just advise, I execute. I personally design in Figma, prototype with no-code and AI, and build using Cursor and Claude Code. That means your idea can become a working prototype in weeks instead of months. Track record: - $6M+ raised across 14 funding rounds - 7 soft-funding grants secured - 4 pitch competitions won - 9-year journey from zero to successful exit - Led product teams from idea to MVP to scale to exit What makes me different: - Real founder with a proven exit, not just a consultant - Hands-on execution. I build the MVPs, prototypes, and pitch decks myself - Fast delivery through AI and modern development tools - Experience on both sides: raising money as a founder and helping other founders raise Tools I use: Figma and Canva for design, AI-powered no-code platforms for rapid prototyping, Cursor and Claude Code for development. I adapt to your preferred stack (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or others). If you want help from someone who has actually built, scaled, and exited a startup, let's work together.

I've helped founders and funds raise $2B+ from top VCs (a16z, Accel, Benchmark, Lightspeed), and built the investment memoranda and M&A materials behind deals for Oaklins, Novistra and Vendis Capital. 🥇Expert-Vetted, top 1% on Upwork 🥇 10 yrs, 1,000+ projects, 300+ clients in 20+ countries, 🥇 Associate at a Brisbane Venture Studio, pitch advisor at 3 accelerators. 🥇 Founder of Visual Hackers - Presentation Design Agency for Startups, Investors & Executives The founders and funds I work with are in high-stakes rooms. Here's what came back: 💰”With Mihai’s support, we received initial VC funding. One investor told us: ‘Out of all the pitch decks we see, that was probably better than 97% of them.” Chris Ricks - CEO Starcube, $2M raised 💰 ”We raised €2M on that deck, and I’m happy to recommend Mihai to anyone looking for a professional investor deck. Alexander Knezevic - CEO Curoflow, 2× the initial target "Oversubscribed.” 💰 "The deck played a critical role in our fundraiser, and many investors took time to mention that the deck was made really well." (Prashanth Chandrashekar, Founder) Bringin: $1M pre-seed, 2x their initial target 💰 "Pro at designing and illustrating world-class pitch decks. He always come in on time and budget. I can't recommend him highly enough." (Larsen Jensen, Managing Partner) Harpoon Ventures: fund decks used to raise $450M across 4 funds 💰 "Turned our pitch deck from 'meh' to 'polished and professional.' His help was invaluable for our fundraising." (Meg Wirth, President & Founder) Maternova: $1.3M Seed 💰 Mihai helped us turn a complex technical story into something investors could quickly understand. The process challenged our thinking, sharpened our positioning, and resulted in a deck that became a core part of our fundraising efforts. Joni Sytsma Founder & CEO, Rocket Fast Drones, raised AUD $1M from a combination of angel, strategic, and defense-aligned investors 🦄 Past clients: ● Startups & scale-ups: Arctic Wolf · Drip Capital · Shadowfax · Bringin · Embeint · Business Fitness · Maternova · Blubird · Acante (acquired 2025) · Spacesium (acquired) ● Funds, PE & M&A: Harpoon Ventures · SeedBlink · Spark Capital · Vendis Capital · Oaklins · Novistra Capital · Atacama Ventures ● Corporate: Coca-Cola · Ralph Lauren · United Nations · PAL Aerospace ●Venture studios & accelerators: SV BNE Studio & Labs (Brisbane) · Startup Reaktor · Rubik Hub · InnoMedCatalyst As your strategic presentation partner, I run the whole investor narrative: positioning, story structure, proof, and the design itself. Pitch decks, fund decks, IMs, CIMs, teasers, board materials. Investor-grade documents, end to end. My approach ● Fundraising comes first. I know how investors review decks, what they care about, and where founders lose their attention. One VC said a deck I worked on was “better than 97% of the pitch decks we see.” ● Story and design together. Most designers work with the story you give them. I improve the story first. Even a strong company can fail to raise if the message is unclear. ● Made for complex businesses. I work with deep tech, healthtech, fintech, SaaS, Web3, aerospace, and marketplaces. My job is to turn a complex business into a clear story investors can understand quickly. ● Fast when deadlines are tight. Fundraising timelines change. I’m used to quick turnarounds, investor feedback, and high-pressure projects. Who I work with: • Founders & startups raising capital with pitch decks, one-pagers, teasers, and investor updates • Finance & strategy teams at VC funds, PE firms, M&A advisors, and corporate groups needing IMs, fund decks, board decks, or transaction materials • C-level leaders and founders communicating strategy internally or externally • Sales, marketing, and comms teams building usable, on-brand presentation systems • Consultants and advisors who need a partner to turn complex thinking into client-ready visuals What I help with: • Investor-ready pitch decks and startup fundraising materials • Sales decks, proposal decks, and business presentations • Investment memorandums, CIMs, fund decks, and transaction materials • Board, shareholder, and executive presentations • Editable templates and scalable presentation systems for real-world use How fast ● Review or focused redesign: 2-5 business days ● Standard presentation project: 1-2 weeks ● Full narrative and design engagement: 2-4 weeks ● 48-hour sprints for hard deadlines 🟢 Start here Send me your current deck or draft. I'll reply with the changes that would most improve it. No charge, usually within a few hours. No deck yet? Tell me your audience and deadline and I'll recommend the clearest way to get there. Pitch Deck Design · Investor Deck · Fundraising Presentation · Pitch Deck Review · Fund Deck · Investment Memorandum · CIM · M&A Teaser · Board Deck · Sales Deck · PowerPoint · Google Slides · Presentation Design

⚖️ 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒔 - 𝑰 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅𝒎𝒂𝒑. ⚖️ As a legal consultant with a cross-border focus (US & India), I help startup founders, independent consultants, and remote businesses navigate the law with confidence. I combine personal attention with professional rigor to deliver legal solutions that drive your business forward. From setting up your company to shielding your intellectual property, my goal is to de-risk your growth so you can innovate freely. ✅ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 & 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: I’m an experienced corporate lawyer and startup advisor who has guided businesses from Silicon Valley to Bangalore through critical legal milestones. ✅ 𝐌𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: 1. Business Incorporation (India & US): ↳ Entity formation, founders’ agreements, and regulatory filings to get your startup off the ground in either jurisdiction. 2. Contracts & NDAs: ↳ Expert drafting and review of contracts (NDAs, service agreements, partnership deals, international contracts, etc.) to protect your interests and avoid disputes. 3. Intellectual Property Protection: ↳ Securing your IP through trademark registration, copyright advisement, and IP clauses in contracts – ensuring your brand and product are safe from copycats. 4. ESOPs & Equity Agreements: ↳ Creating employee stock option plans and founder equity agreements that attract talent while safeguarding ownership structure. 5. Compliance & Legal Risk Checklists: ↳ 2-minute legal risk checkups and detailed compliance audits to keep your business compliant with labor laws, data privacy, and industry regulations across borders. 6. Ongoing Legal Advisory: ↳ Long-term fractional General Counsel support for startups – I act as your on-call legal partner, handling day-to-day queries, contract updates, and cross-border compliance so you can focus on growth. ✅𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞? I bring clarity, speed, and business-savvy insight to legal work. You’ll get practical legal advice minus the jargon - I explain options clearly and give you actionable next steps. I pride myself on being responsive (often within a few hours) and proactive in identifying issues before they become problems. Past clients have appreciated my attention to detail and ability to anticipate legal pitfalls in new markets. Whether you’re launching your first product or expanding internationally, I tailor my services to fit your needs and budget. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭! 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥. (𝙄 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙖 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 – 𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜!) 𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙨.

I help startups build the pitch decks, financial models, and investor materials that actually close funding rounds — from the perspective of someone who evaluates these for a living. I'm a general partner at an early-stage VC firm ($300M+ AUM). I've deployed roughly $150M into startups, advised on another $300M or so, and helped guide multiple portfolio companies to successful exits. I've also raised $25M+ for my own ventures and served as CFO through multiple funding rounds. I've seen more pitches than an MLB catcher, and unlike most consultants, I know exactly what makes an investor lean forward versus reach for the "pass" button. When I build your deck, model, or memo, I'm building it the way I'd want to see it land on my desk. What I Do: Pitch Decks — Strategy-driven, investor-tested decks built on a defensible model and realistic valuation. Not templates. Email decks that stand alone without a presenter. Live decks that land. Financial Models — SaaS, marketplace, e-commerce, biotech, hardware. Bottom-up revenue builds, cohort analysis, scenario modeling, unit economics. Clean, auditable, and built to tell a story — not just fill cells. Valuations — DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, VC method. I always show the work and the assumptions. Investor Memorandums & Business Plans — Compelling narrative with proper disclosure, based on industry standards and two decades of raising capital. Fractional CFO & Strategic Finance — Capital structure, cap table optimization, term sheet review, fundraising strategy, board prep, and financial operations for startups that need senior finance leadership without the full-time commitment. Coaching & Advisory — Guidance for founders navigating fundraising, financial strategy, or "why is my investor ghosting me" territory. My clients range from pre-seed founders building their first deck to Series C companies refining their strategy. If you're passionate about your idea but a cap table makes your eyes glaze over, or you need someone who can pressure-test your model before investors do — let's talk. Send me a message with what you're working on and I'll let you know how I can help.

I help founders solve the problems that sit between operations, revenue and technology. Sometimes that means operating as a Fractional COO and building the structure, accountability and management systems needed to scale. Sometimes it means acting as a Fractional CRO by strengthening positioning, sales, marketing, customer acquisition and revenue operations. Increasingly, it means working as an AI-focused Fractional CTO: designing AI operating systems, data architecture, intelligent workflows, agents, integrations and automation that make the business faster and less dependent on manual coordination. Most growth problems do not remain inside one department. Sales affects delivery. Marketing affects capacity. Operations affects retention. Technology affects all of them. I can diagnose the whole system, identify the real constraint and help implement the solution. WHAT I CAN HELP YOU BUILD Operations and Scale • Operating models and organisational structure • Decision rights and accountability • SOPs, workflows and management cadence • Forecasting, capacity planning and executive dashboards • Process improvement and change management • Founder-dependency reduction • Fractional COO and operational leadership Sales and Revenue • Go-to-market strategy • ICP, positioning and offer development • Sales processes, scripts and qualification • CRM and pipeline architecture • SDR and business-development systems • Revenue operations and attribution • Customer onboarding, success, retention and expansion • Fractional CRO and sales leadership Marketing and Growth • B2B growth strategy • Content and authority systems • LinkedIn and outbound acquisition • Paid-media operating systems • Campaign measurement and commercial attribution • Lead lifecycle and conversion improvement • Partnerships and alternative routes to market • Growth forecasting and performance reviews AI and Technology • AI strategy and adoption roadmaps • AI operating-system architecture • Claude, ChatGPT and multi-model implementation • AI agents with human approval and audit trails • Business data and knowledge architecture • CRM, API and platform integrations • Workflow automation and intelligent reporting • AI-assisted sales, marketing, operations and decision support • Fractional AI CTO and technical transformation leadership HOW I ENGAGE You do not need to hire me as a Fractional COO to work with me. I take on: • Focused diagnostics • Strategy and architecture engagements • Defined system builds • Sales, marketing or operational transformation projects • AI implementation and automation projects • Fractional COO, CRO or AI CTO leadership • Advisory support for founders making complex decisions My deepest experience is with founder-led businesses between £500k and £10m revenue, but I also work with earlier-stage and larger organisations where the problem requires senior commercial, operational or technical judgement. The starting point is simple: tell me what is not working, what you are trying to achieve and what you have already tried. I will tell you directly where I believe the real problem sits and whether I can help.