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I help nonprofits, startups, small businesses, SMEs, and for-profit companies secure funding through strategic grant writing, startup fundraising, grant research, and proposal development. Over the past three years, clients I have supported worldwide have collectively been awarded more than $30 million in grant funding from private foundations, corporate giving programs, federal agencies, and international funders. My work combines grant writing expertise with broader fundraising strategy, which means I do more than just write applications. I help clients identify the right opportunities and investors, build a stronger funding pipeline, sharpen their positioning, and submit competitive proposals that align with funder priorities. I support clients with: 1. Grant writing and fundraising strategy for startups and companies: Grant funding, PRI, and R&D Tax Credit strategy, startup fundraising support, business grant applications, innovation funding, seed stage funding research, and capital strategy for founders, startups, and growth stage companies. 2. Nonprofit grant writing and institutional fundraising: Private foundation grants, corporate foundation grants, family foundations, community foundations, CSR funding, philanthropic partnerships, and fundraising strategy for nonprofit organizations. 3. Federal and agency grants: Long experience with NIH, NSF, SBIR, STTR, DOE, HHS, DOD, CDC, USDA, HUD, DOJ, EPA, U.S. Department of Education, and other public funding programs. 4. International funding and development opportunities: Support for clients pursuing funding through Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, UN agencies, multilateral institutions, and international development programs. 5. Grant research and funding prospecting: Tailored grant databases, prospect research, funder vetting, eligibility screening, pipeline development, and strategic funding calendars. 6. Proposal development and grants management support: Full proposal writing, editing, narrative development, application structuring, budget coordination, compliance review, attachments support, and submission readiness. I have worked with clients across the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and emerging markets in Africa and Asia. My sector experience includes technology, healthcare, healthtech, biotech, AI, education, climate, sustainability, community development, workforce development, housing, arts and culture, social impact, and rural development. Whether you need a grant writer, fundraising consultant, startup funding strategist, or long-term partner to build a reliable funding pipeline, I can help you create a great path to funding. Let’s build a stronger funding strategy for your startup, business, or nonprofit.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗯 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁. I work with startups, founders, and businesses to design and develop full stack web applications that handle real operational complexity, SaaS platforms, multi-vendor marketplaces, CRM systems, client portals, business dashboards, and custom applications built around how the business actually works, not around what was easiest to code. My stack is Laravel, Vue.js, React, and MySQL, and I have worked across the full product lifecycle, from architecture decisions and initial build to ongoing feature development and long-term platform growth. What makes the difference in my work is not the technology. It is understanding the business logic behind the application well enough to make technical decisions that support where the product is going, not just where it is today. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 & 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 Multi-tenant SaaS applications, subscription-based platforms, and startup MVPs built with clean architecture that scales as the product grows, not rebuilt every six months. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 Buyer and seller platforms, vendor management systems, commission logic, and marketplace operations built around how your specific market actually works. 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 & 𝗖𝗥𝗠𝘀 Custom CRM development, internal business tools, workflow systems, and operational platforms that replace spreadsheets and manual processes with something the team actually uses. 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 & 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 Client-facing portals with role-based access, dashboards, reporting, and account management, built to reduce support overhead and give clients clear visibility into their own data. 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Data-heavy admin panels, analytics dashboards, and reporting systems that make complex information easy to understand and act on. 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 REST API development, third-party integrations, payment gateways, CRM connections, and service-to-service communication built to be reliable under real load. 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 Frontend: React, Vue.js, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, Inertia.js Backend: Laravel, PHP, REST APIs, Authentication Systems, Role-Based Access Control, Third-Party Integrations Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis Integrations: Stripe, Payment Gateways, CRM Systems, Email Services, Business APIs, Cloud-Based Deployments 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 - I read existing code before writing new code. - I ask about the business problem before asking about the technical specification. - I flag issues early instead of delivering surprises at the end of a milestone. - I stay on projects long enough to understand them properly, not just long enough to close the contract. If you are building something new or improving something existing, send me a message with what you are working on. I will tell you exactly how I would approach it. 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 Full Stack Developer · Laravel Developer · PHP Developer · Vue.js Developer · React Developer · SaaS Developer · SaaS Development · Marketplace Developer · Custom Web Application · CRM Development · Client Portal Development · Dashboard Development · API Development · REST API · API Integration · Business Management System · Workflow Automation · Multi-Tenant SaaS · Startup MVP Development · Web Application Development · Software Architecture · MySQL · PostgreSQL · Stripe Integration · Business Process Automation · Full Stack Web App

I book founders and experts on podcasts and secure media placements that drive visibility, authority, and inbound leads. As a seasoned, results-driven podcast booker and PR expert with 20+ years of experience, I’ve landed clients in Forbes, USA Today, Business Insider, and booked 100+ podcast interviews, including 25 shows in 30 days for a single client. I focus on targeted outreach that results in real placements, not just pitches. As a publicist and brand strategist, I’ve led high-impact media campaigns that secure permanent placements across national and global print, digital, broadcast, podcast, and TV platforms. My clients have been featured in top-tier outlets, and I actively contribute to MSN while booking them on high-ranking podcasts across business, tech, health, and lifestyle. Recent and past placements include: -Forbes -USA Today -MSN -Miami Herald -US Weekly -OK! -Business Insider -Yahoo Finance -ThriveGlobal -Authority Magazine -Medium - + 600+ additional placements I also support with content coordination and backend execution to ensure placements turn into consistent visibility and growth. I handle strategy, outreach, and booking end-to-end so you can stay focused on your business while your visibility grows. I work with tools including Cision, Muck Rack, HARO, Qwoted, and SOS to deliver targeted, high-converting outreach. My clients choose me for guaranteed visibility, strategic thinking, clear communication, and reliable execution. I am U.S. based, globally connected with a base in Italy, and offer flexible engagement options, including hourly, retainer, and project-based work. 100% Job Success on Upwork with consistent 5-star client feedback. If you want consistent podcast bookings and real media placements, not just outreach, let’s talk.

WARNING: Past performance is not indicative of future results. I cannot guarantee media coverage of your business, organization, or cause. With that said, I’ve arranged media coverage of Taylor Swift’s casket (google it for more info); a restaurant’s $615,000 lawsuit against New York City (also easily found on google); and a barber who moonlights as a salami maker (yep, also on google). Since 2020, I’ve arranged over 200 earned media placements in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe (including two front page stories), the New York Post, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, INSIDER, CNN, MSNBC, New York Magazine, Slate, A/V Club, NBC Nightly News, Fast Company, and dozens of other top-tier publications and outlets. DM me to have a 15 minute conversation about getting PR for your business - or better yet book a 30 minute consultation!

PR and communications consultant with 15+ years helping mission-driven organizations and bold brands get noticed. I craft messaging, secure top-tier media coverage, and coach leaders through high-stakes interviews and public moments. I’ve led communications for national nonprofits, public institutions, and advocacy campaigns—earning placements in The New York Times, CNBC, and CBS News. I specialize in: - Strategic communications planning - Media relations & press outreach - Messaging frameworks & brand voice - Op-ed writing & thought leadership - Internal communications & team coaching - Social media audits & content strategy I’ve built campaigns from scratch, led teams, and collaborated with grassroots organizers and C-suite execs alike. My freelance work is rooted in clarity, creativity, and results—whether you're launching a new initiative or navigating a reputational challenge. If you’re looking for a communications partner who brings strategy, polish, and impact—I’m your guy.

Hi there! 👋 I help startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and growing brands • develop marketing strategies, • conduct market research, and • create content that supports their business goals. I can help with: • marketing strategy • brand messaging • content planning & editorial calendar • content strategy • market and industry research • competitor analysis • target audience research • marketing analytics and performance reporting Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to explore my portfolio and work history below, and if you have a project in mind, I'd love to hear more about it.