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✨ Top Rated | Top 1% in Market Research & Go-To-Market Strategies on Upwork ✨ $170K+ earned on Upwork (personal + agency) | 100% Job Success | 5-Star Reviews ✨ Built SaaS from 0 → $1M+ ARR | Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO) ✨ AI Product & GTM Strategist for B2B SaaS, FinTech, and Startups I help founders and product teams answer one question: where should AI fit in your product and go-to-market — and how do you ship it without burning six months of runway? After 10+ years building and scaling products (one SaaS from $0 to $1M+ ARR in its first year) and 50+ Upwork engagements with 100% client satisfaction, I've focused on a sharp specialty: AI-era product strategy, go-to-market execution, and market intelligence for companies that want a senior operator on the call — not a deck. ═══════════════════════════════════ WHAT I DO BEST ═══════════════════════════════════ 🔹 AI Readiness Audit + 90-Day Roadmap — I assess your product, market, and team, then deliver a prioritized roadmap of where AI creates real value and where it doesn't. Built for founders tired of generic "AI strategy" PDFs. 🔹 Go-To-Market Strategy Sprints — Positioning, ICP, pricing, channel strategy, and launch plan. I've personally taken a SaaS from $0 to $1M+ ARR; I'll show you what actually works, not what sounds good. 🔹 Market Research & Competitive Intelligence — Deep competitor analysis, ICP validation, willingness-to-pay studies, and AI-augmented research that surfaces what traditional analysts miss. Top 1% on Upwork in this category. 🔹 AI Product Strategy Consultations — One-on-one calls for founders and PMs working through AI roadmap decisions, MVP scoping, or feature prioritization. 🔹 Fractional Product Leadership — Hands-on AI/PM support for early-stage SaaS: roadmaps, backlog, MVP scoping, and stakeholder alignment. ═══════════════════════════════════ HOW I'M DIFFERENT ═══════════════════════════════════ 🛠 I'm a builder, not just a consultant. I'm currently building my own B2B SaaS using AI-assisted development (Claude Code, Next.js, Supabase). I know what's hard to ship, what's hype, and what's worth your runway. 🛠 Senior delivery, no hand-off to juniors. I take every client call and own every strategic deliverable. For implementation builds, I bring a vetted technical team (AI engineers, automation specialists), so you get one accountable point of contact. 🛠 Domain depth across B2B SaaS, FinTech, EdTech, and Marketplaces. I've founded two companies (an EdTech with 1,300+ students; a 2-city robotics academy) and helped dozens of clients sharpen product-market fit. ═══════════════════════════════════ CORE COMPETENCIES ═══════════════════════════════════ - AI Product Strategy & Roadmapping - AI Integration & Readiness Assessment - Generative AI Use-Case Discovery - Go-To-Market Strategy & Launch Execution - Market Research & Competitive Intelligence - Product Management (Agile/Scrum, A-CSPO) - MVP Scoping & Feature Prioritization - ICP Definition, Positioning & Pricing - Growth Strategy & KPI Frameworks - Startup Advisory & Pitch Preparation ═══════════════════════════════════ CREDENTIALS ═══════════════════════════════════ 💡 Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO, Scrum Alliance) 💡 AI for Product Management (Pendo + Mind the Product, 2026) 💡 Bachelor's Degree in Enterprise Economics 💡 Professional Management Certificate (Tallinn School of Management) ═══════════════════════════════════ RECENT 5-STAR WINS ON UPWORK ═══════════════════════════════════ ◾ SaaS Go-To-Market Plan & Funnel Design — $3,100 — "Professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the entire project." ◾ Detailed Research Project — $2,352 — "You are so fantastic… the single best contract worker I have ever [worked with]." ◾ Digital Transformation Advisory — $1,950 — "Strategic skills, quality of work, and professionalism exceeded expectations." ◾ MVP Planning & Feature Scoping — $1,750 — "Sharp business acumen and clear, logical thinking." ═══════════════════════════════════ If you're a founder or product leader figuring out where AI fits in your roadmap — or if you need senior GTM judgment to launch faster — let's talk. I respond within 8 hours and offer free 15-minute scoping calls for serious projects.

Over 20 years of hands-on startup experience, with a focus on business success through, strategy, marketing, product positioning, strategic partnerships, and powerful GTM strategies. As a former evangelist for Steve Jobs, I’ve been working to get startups funded and successful ever since. I also work with investors and enterprises, providing strategy and implementation. My clients come from business, technical, SaaS, ecommerce, AI, healthcare, wellness Edtech, fintech, social media, biotech market segments, and more. I fit easily into projects and add value, and am often brought in to give entrepreneurs perspective, strategic insight, and additional help to succeed. Very familiar with partnerships, marketplaces, personalized marketing approaches, business development and networking, and AI. Background includes product management, and processes, funding, marketing, and training, and I'm a published author. Much of my consulting work is involved in developing strategy: product, corporate, positioning, messaging, or startup funding strategy. For a recent project, I helped flip a company into becoming an AI company, and for another project, I helped position a service into a wellness service, for enterprise investment and partnership. I have smart suggestions, and I'm often asked to help implement strategy. I can help you understand your customer and market, refine your value proposition, identify key targets and partnerships, establish a viable company/product, and pitch your company to the right people in the right way. I also help founders, consultants, and companies leverage networks and do outreach to accomplish their goals. As the former managing partner of a Silicon Valley communications company, and a company founder, I have hands-on experience establishing and implementing goal-based projects for companies, years of hands-on experience, and a strong network of colleagues. My added experience working with product management, manufacturing and hardware engineering give me perspective.

✔️ 70+ successful projects | 🌍 55+ clients worldwide | 🔝 Top 2% Upwork Talent | 💯 100% Job Success Are you looking for a Fractional COO (EOS Integrator) / CAO (AI) who can step in and streamline your operations, align your teams, and drive scalable growth? I help founders, CEOs, and executive teams regain control of their operations by implementing world-class business systems, process frameworks, and strategic execution plans—without the overhead of a full-time executive. AI-Driven. Human-Perfected. Unbeatable Operations. 🔧 What I Do: I specialize in business operations transformation, focusing on: ✅ Fractional COO/CAO Services – Executive-level support to align business strategy and daily execution (Vision to Traction) ✅ Operations Management – Process improvement, SOP creation, KPI tracking, and workflow automation (AI-driven Solutions) ✅ Strategic Planning & Execution – OKRs, Quarterly Rocks, roadmaps, and scalable operating models (Data-driven decision-making (DDM), based on Data Intelligence) ✅ Team Structuring & Leadership – Org design, role clarity, talent ops, and remote team management ✅ Digital Operations Hub Design – Combine automation, AI, and talent to run efficient, outsourced processes 🎯 Who I Work With: - Startups & Scaleups needing structure, systems, and strategic focus - SMBs & E-commerce companies preparing for growth, funding, or exit - Government Agencies looking to institutionalize business process management (BPM) - Founders overwhelmed by operations and ready to delegate and scale 📈 Recent Results: - 💡 Designed and implemented a Strategic Dashboard for the Ministry of Economy in Argentina to track 15 public entities - 🚢 Overhauled passenger onboarding for a top ferry services operator in South America, streamlining admin, ticketing, and check-in with digital tools - 💳 Led business process reengineering for a Fintech to optimize performance and compliance - 🛠 Built a Project Management Framework for a UAE-based product design firm, integrating Pipefy and KPI dashboards - 🐶 Launched end-to-end operations for a DTC (Amazon Seller) dog treat brand: from digital sales channels to fulfillment 🎓 Credentials & Background: - Ex-Accenture & Deloitte | Senior Consultant in transformation programs (Big 4) - Corporate experience at Microsoft, Avaya, and Telecom - Bachelor’s in Industrial & Business Engineering, UTN Argentina - Built and led international, remote teams with multi-million dollar budgets - Fluent in English and Spanish | Culturally adaptive across global markets - Endurance mindset: I’m also an ultramarathon runner 🏃‍♂️ 📂 Ready to See the Impact? - 📎 Explore my portfolio to see how I’ve helped startups and companies like yours gain clarity, control, and results. - 📅 Let’s connect to discuss how I can help scale your operations—without scaling your headaches.

I sit between business and technology. I don't code, I build automations that will make money for businesses or save time. I find where AI saves time, cuts costs, or unlocks opportunity — then I build the systems to deliver it. With 25+ years across advertising, operations, and entrepreneurship, I've spent my career solving real business problems. I find hidden profit & operational problems, I create reports & analysis then offer automation and periodic solutions. - Grew a textile company's North America exports from $1M to $6M in 3 years - Increased a $40M ad account's profitability to 30% of agency revenue (generating $4.8M in fees) by automating manual work, adding profitable services, and restructuring pricing - Built Claude-powered tools that accelerated my own content strategy from concept to 2x daily posts I work with: - Agencies needing to add profitable service lines - Business owners wondering what AI actually means for them - Lean teams that need to move at big-company speed Bilingual English/Turkish. Ready to talk? Let's start with a conversation about where the real problems are.

Most businesses make big decisions on thin evidence - which market to enter, how to price, who they're really competing with. I turn that guesswork into research they can act on with confidence. I'm Michael, a market research consultant and former Deloitte Consulting researcher with 10+ years of experience. I've helped startups raise $18M+ and supported Fortune 500 teams launching products that generated millions in revenue. I deliver Big 4-caliber insight faster and more affordably. My work holds a 100% Job Success Score and Top Rated Plus rating across 30+ projects: market sizing, competitive intelligence, go-to-market strategy, feasibility studies, and the research behind funding rounds. 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐈 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 • 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐓𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬: Precise estimation of Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Available Market (SAM), and realistic market share to support data-driven expansion and revenue planning. • 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐒𝐖𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬: Comprehensive competitor benchmarking, market positioning analysis, and structured SWOT assessments to identify opportunities and risks. • 𝐆𝐨-𝐓𝐨-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: End-to-end GTM planning including positioning, pricing insights, channel strategy, and customer acquisition frameworks tailored to your target market. • 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Data-backed segmentation of target audiences and development of detailed buyer personas to improve targeting, messaging, and product fit. • 𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: Rigorous market and industry research to support venture capital, private equity, and M&A decisions. MY CLIETS’ FEEDBACK • "Michael is a gem! He handled the job exceptionally well and exceeded my expectations in every way. He delivered the work on time, communicated clearly throughout the process, and showed great professionalism and attention to detail. I highly recommend Michael for your next project-you won’t be disappointed!" -Brenda. • "Michael was prompt, helpful and professional. He delivered on time and exactly as promised. The information was well presented and thorough. We highly recommend Michael, and we look forward to working with him again in the future." – Bryce C. • "Michael was an absolute professional and did a great job supporting our business needs. Highly recommend." – Gregory. • "Michael conducted his research quickly and efficiently. We are very pleased with the outcome. He is excellent and thorough at his work." – Oliver M. 𝗟𝗘𝗧’𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 Ready to strengthen your decision-making with high-quality, Big 4-level market research? 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 to discuss your project and explore tailored insights for your business goals. I respond promptly and focus on clear, structured, and collaborative communication throughout every engagement. 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 & 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 • Demographics Pro • Qualtrics 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 • Survey Design • Competitive Analysis • Qualitative Research • Quantitative Research • Market Sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM) 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 Analysis & 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 • Excel • PowerPoint • Tableau • Canva Presentation • Investor Pitch Deck • Figma 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 • B2B SaaS & AI • E-commerce & Consumer Brands • Fintech & Financial Services • Healthcare, Life Sciences, & Pharma 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 • Hubspot Inbound Certification • Big 4 Research Methodologies • Due Diligence (VC & PE) Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Market Sizing, Go-To-Market Strategy, Customer Segmentation, Due Diligence, B2B, SaaS Research, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Industry Trend Forecasting 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 & 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬: TAM/SAM/SOM market sizing • competitive analysis • survey design • qualitative & quantitative research 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: B2B SaaS • Fintech & Financial Services • Healthcare & Life Sciences • E-commerce & Consumer Brands