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Peter K.

San Francisco, California

$125/hr
5.0
406 jobs

✦ MY TRACK RECORD I’m a founder-turned-consultant with 18+ years of experience building and advising startups across industries. I’ve walked the founder path myself launching, scaling, and exiting a business so I know what it takes to turn vision into traction and raise capital from serious investors. To date, I’ve partnered with over 330 startups (and many more through referrals), helping them go from pre-seed to Series C and beyond. Whether you're refining your story for angels or preparing to pitch top-tier VCs, I can help you get there with clarity and confidence. I’ll take you through my refined, step-by-step process to build compelling investment materials that will secure funding and accelerate growth. I hold degrees from Columbia University (BA) and The George Washington University (MBA) and reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I am an active member of Silicon Valley’s oldest angel investment group, The Band of Angels. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and boy in Ross, California in Nor Cal's Marin County within the Bay Area. ✦ CORE OFFERINGS Pitch Decks Investor-ready content and clean, modern design in Google Slides, Keynote, or PowerPoint. Executive Summaries (1-Pagers) Concise and compelling—perfect for cold outreach or investor intros. Sales Presentations Win deals with pitch-perfect decks for clients and partners. Business Plans Investor-grade plans in Google Docs or Word—detailed, structured, and clear. Financial Models Fully editable Excel models with 5-year projections, breakeven, cash flow, balance sheet, and more. Fundraising Support Custom investor list curation, outreach strategy, and fractional support managing the raise. ✦ WHO I WORK WITH I’ve supported startups in: AI • SaaS • Consumer Goods • B2B Tech • Fintech • Real Estate • Edtech • Health & Wellness • Fashion • Adtech • Legal Tech • Media • Hospitality • Aerospace • Life Sciences • Biotech • Crypto • Biotech • Blockchain • Insure-tech • PropTech • Cybersecurity • GovTech • E-commerce/DTC • Creator Economy • Marketplaces • Telemedicine / Digital Health • Food & Beverage • Transportation / Mobility • Gaming • Logistics & Supply Chain ✦ DELIVERY TIMELINES Pitch Deck (content and design): 3 weeks Deck + Financial Model: 3 weeks Full Package (Deck + Model + Plan): 6 weeks Executive Summary / 1-Pager: 7 days ✦ WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME ✔️ Former founder who gets it ✔️ Extremely organized and detail-oriented ✔️ Great communicator and listener ✔️ Process-driven and deadline-oriented ✔️ I make your raise easier, faster, and more effective ◼️ MY EDGE Work with an expert (330+ projects on Upwork) Receive investor-ready material Save time and headache A proven process that works Easy to work with ◼️ TESTIMONIALS "The best freelancer on Upwork—Peter and his team crushed it!" "Brilliant, professional, and responsive. I highly recommend working with him!" "Peter helped us raise capital with materials that investors consistently praised." Let’s talk!

  • Business Plan
  • Startup Consulting
  • Venture Capital Consulting
  • Fundraising
  • Financial Management
  • Pitchbook
  • Pitch Deck
  • Financial Modeling
  • Sales Presentation
  • Presentations
  • Financial Projection
  • Financial Model
  • Business Consulting
Oladele T.

Salinas, California

$30/hr
4.6
215 jobs

If you are trying to get funding, bring more traffic to your website, or finally make your marketing feel clear and effective, I can help you with that. I work with startups and growing businesses to turn ideas into structured business plans, create SEO content that attracts real traffic, and build marketing strategies that actually make sense in practice. Not theory. Not guesswork. 📈 SEO Content Writing & Long-Form Content (eBooks & Guides) Good content should not just exist on your website. It should bring people in. I focus on: 👉 SEO blog posts and website content based on proper keyword research 👉 Content that ranks on Google while still sounding natural to read 👉 Content strategies designed for steady organic growth over time 👉 Copy that helps turn visitors into leads or paying customers 👉 Long-form content such as ebooks, guides, and lead magnets that build authority, attract traffic, and support marketing and sales goals The focus is always traffic that leads to real business results. 🎯 Marketing Strategy & Branding Many businesses struggle not because of their product but because their marketing is unclear. I help you fix that by: 🎯 Creating simple marketing strategies based on your goals, audience, and budget 🎯 Helping you shape your brand positioning so people understand what you offer 🎯 Building growth plans for customer acquisition and business scaling 🎯 Giving you clear, practical steps that can actually be executed No confusion. No long documents that go unused. 💰 Business Plan Writing Getting funding is not just about having an idea. It is about proving the idea can work. I help you present your business in a way that investors and lenders can understand and trust: ✔️ Business plans built on real market research, competitors, and financial data ✔️ Pitch decks that clearly explain your vision and value ✔️ Financial projections that are realistic and investment-ready ✔️ Plans for startups, SaaS, fintech, ecommerce, healthcare, and retail businesses The goal is to help you feel confident when presenting your business for funding. 🌍 Experience I have completed over 200 projects for startups, SaaS companies, fintech, healthcare, ecommerce, and retail businesses. Most of my work comes from repeat clients who return because they see real improvements in funding, traffic, leads, and sales, not just delivered documents. 🚀 Let’s Work Together If you need funding, more visibility online, or a clear marketing direction, send me a message. We will figure out what your business needs and build from there.

  • Business Plan Writing
  • Pitch Deck
  • Investor Roadshow
  • Financial Projection
  • Market Research
  • SEO Content
  • SEO Writing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Keyword Research
  • Content Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • Blog Writing
  • Website Content
  • Ebook Writing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Brand Strategy
  • Brand Positioning
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Book Editing
  • Lead Generation
Sandra H.

San Francisco, California

$295/hr
4.1
35 jobs

🎯 Founder & Managing Partner at VCFO Solution 📚 CFA, CPA, CA, MBA (Ex-Big 4 Audit & Investment Banking & PE/VC) 📍 15+ Years | M&A Diligence | Quality of Earnings (QoE) | LBO Modeling I operate at the absolute intersection of capital logic and AI execution. As the founder of VCFO Solution, I function as a "Plug-and-Play Deal Desk" for Search Funds, Private Equity, Strategic Buyers, and High-Growth Founders. Backed by $18B+ in executed Wall Street transaction experience, I deploy AI-accelerated workflows to compress standard 3-week institutional due diligence and complex modeling timelines into a matter of days. I do not provide basic bookkeeping or tax prep. I provide Transaction Certainty. ⸻ 💼 Core Expertise & Mandates ✅ Quality of Earnings (QoE-Lite) & M&A Diligence • Rapid EBITDA Normalization & Add-back validation • Working Capital reconstruction & Red Flag analysis • Converting messy target data rooms into audit-ready diligence memos ✅ M&A Financial Modeling & Valuation • Dynamic 3-Statement LBO & Acquisition modeling • Post-close integration & synergy tracking • Cap Table dilution & scenario stress-testing ✅ Exit-Ready Financial Infrastructure (Seed to Series C) • Board-level KPI & Unit Economics (CAC/LTV) modeling • Institutionalizing fragmented startup financials to survive VC scrutiny ⸻ 🔍 Why Partner With Me? You are not hiring a freelancer; you are partnering with an AI-Accelerated Advisory Firm. By utilizing advanced data-structuring tools, I eliminate the bloated overhead of traditional advisory firms, delivering Wall Street rigor at venture speed. Note: While my consulting rate reflects the institutional rigor and transaction velocity I provide, I primarily operate on a flat-fee, project-based model for Deal Desk mandates (e.g., QoE delivery, M&A modeling) to ensure total alignment on timelines and outcomes. 💬 Message me to discuss the financial architecture of your next transaction.

  • Private Equity
  • Corporate Finance
  • Venture Capital Consulting
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • Investment Banking
  • Fundraising
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • CPA
  • Financial Planning
  • Financial Analysis
  • Company Valuation
Lisa C.

Roseville, California

$150/hr
5.0
43 jobs

I work with founders and small business owners who need strategic guidance on their business model and funding approach, not just a business plan or pitch deck.. As an SBDC Business Advisor, and co-founder of an entrepreneurial co-working space – Impact Hub Oakland (where I raised $1.2M and mentored hundreds of startups), – I bring real-world entrepreneurial experience plus proven advisory methodology. Clients come to me for: – Strategic clarity on their business model and go-to-market approach – Investor-ready business plans and pitch decks that tell a compelling story – Financial projections that reflect realistic assumptions and growth trajectories – SBA loan application support with deep understanding of lender requirements – Guidance from someone who's successfully raised capital and been in their shoes What Sets Me Apart: I help you think through hard strategic questions. What's your business model and value proposition? What's your competitive advantage? How will you acquire customers profitably? What drives your projections? With 15+ years as strategy consultant, 10+ years in Fortune 500 R&D, and ongoing SBDC work with 250+ clients, I understand what investors and lenders actually look for. My SBDC work with 250+ clients keeps me grounded in what small business owners actually face when seeking capital. I've seen hundreds of business models across industries and can quickly help you identify the best path forward for your funding journey. I particularly excel at: – Translating complexity into compelling business narratives – Building financial models with assumptions that pass investor and lender scrutiny – Understanding how SBA lenders evaluate proposals – Helping founders clearly articulate why their business will succeed

  • Business Plan
  • White Paper
  • Report Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Technical Writing
  • Financial Modeling
  • Scientific Writing
  • Proposal Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Business Writing
  • Executive Summary
  • Case Studies
  • Pitch Deck
Max B.

Los Angeles, California

$45/hr
4.8
47 jobs

🏆 Featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal, Bisnow and Costar. Financial & Business Consultant with expertise in: ✅Financial Modeling: Advanced models for budgeting, forecasting, and investment analysis. ✅Business Planning: Comprehensive plans for startups and established businesses, including market analysis and strategic road maps. Why Choose Me? ✅Successfully supported over 1000 clients globally. ✅Precision in financial data, ensuring accuracy and reliability. ✅Tailored strategies to meet specific business needs. ✅Commitment to meeting deadlines with top-quality work.

  • Business Plan
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial Planning
  • Financial Modeling
  • Pitch Deck
  • Financial Analysis
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Business Writing
  • Business Proposal
  • Fundraising
  • Market Analysis
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Xero
Leonard W.

Carmel, California

$190/hr
5.0
158 jobs

RATING★★★★★ Expert business plan writing and consulting by a nationally-recognized professional firm since 1979. BPlanning is the leading national business plan writing firm offering products and services, changing the way serious companies approach the art of business management. We assist clients in the preparation of professional business plans that get results as well as provide onsite management consulting, project management, funding, and human resource products and services. With over 40 years of experience in business strategy, investment advisory, and project management, I serve as Managing Director of BPlanning, one of the nation’s most established business planning and management consulting firms (founded 1979). We operate on a transparent fixed-fee structure for comprehensive business planning engagements, ensuring clarity, accountability, and measurable value. Sample plans are available in our Upwork portfolio and on our website. Why BPlanning • 5,000+ clients served nationwide • 500+ verified five-star reviews across Upwork and RFP platforms • Millions of dollars in funding secured through our documentation • Dedicated team of MBA and Ph.D.-level consultants, analysts, and financial modelers Our clients have included organizations such as Shell Oil, Roche Diagnostics, Rockwell, YUM Brands, Kontron, the University of Hawaii, the University of Maryland, and numerous growth-stage ventures and nonprofits. We also operate SBAplan, assisting clients with SBA and USDA-backed financing strategies. Customized services and products include: * Onsite & Offsite Consulting Services * Strategic Business Plans * Marketing and Action Plans * Research * Presentations * Implementation Services * Private Placement Memorandums * Website Development * Management Consulting * Project Management * Business Organization * Fund Raising * Human Resource services and products, including Policy & Procedure Manual, Employee Handbook, and several Instructional Business Manuals.

  • Business Plan
  • Business Development
  • Management Consulting
  • Business Management

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