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Eduard S. Status: Offline
Calgary, Canada
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Startup Consultant | Strategic Growth | Business & Tech Development

Hi there! I’m Eduard Soponar—a serial entrepreneur, startup consultant, and mentor with over 12 years of experience helping founders and businesses transform ideas into impactful ventures. Having successfully built and scaled 5 startups and mentored 100+ entrepreneurs worldwide, I specialize in turning ambitious goals into measurable results. From securing investments to scaling operations, I bring a proven track record of driving growth, creating winning strategies, and delivering innovative solutions tailored to each client’s needs. What Sets Me Apart? 🏆 Proven Entrepreneur: Founded The Connecter, a venture valued at $1.2M, and other award-winning startups recognized among Canada’s best companies for three consecutive years. 🌍 Global Recognition: Finalist for Founder of the Year at the 2023 Global Startup Awards. 🤝 Trusted Mentor: Guiding startups through programs like Scotiabank Women Initiative, a $10B initiative supporting women entrepreneurs across Canada. 💼 Corporate & Accelerator Expertise: Stakeholder in a European Union crowdfund initiative and mentor at the UNDERDOG Accelerator in London. 🎓 VC Certification: Equipped with venture capital expertise from VC Lab. How I Can Help You: 🔹 Optimize your pitch deck to secure funding. 🔹 Marketing & Growth Hacking. 🔹 Craft impactful solutions to overcome business challenges. 🔹 Tech Development: Guide product development and tech solutions tailored to your business. 🔹 Build partnerships and networks that accelerate growth. 🔹 Strategic Planning: Develop actionable business plans and strategies to tackle challenges and seize growth opportunities. 🔹 Boost your digital presence and marketing impact. Why Clients Love Working with Me: "Eduard’s guidance is transformational. His strategic insights helped me grow my business from the ground up, attract a loyal clientele, and build a thriving online presence." – Izabella I., Founder, I.M Limitless "Eduard is an inspiring mentor. His advice has been pivotal in helping me navigate challenges and achieve milestones in my entrepreneurial journey." – Tasneem M., Co-Chair, New Brunswick Women in Business Let’s Build Something Extraordinary Together! Whether you’re an early-stage startup looking to refine your strategy, a growing business in need of mentorship, or a founder seeking funding expertise, I’m here to help. Let’s connect and take your vision to the next level!
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