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Pharmaceutical start-up founder, holding a BBA in Finance form Loyola University Maryland. Harvard, Oxford, and Cambridge certifications. Specializes in creative writing and editing in addition to finance and business development.

Hi. I am CEO of a consulting company. I have spent 5 years and thousands of hours becoming an expert in strategies, efficiency, optimization, financial literacy, business development, and marketing. I perform business diagnosis. I create highly effective ideas on how to get lots of new customers and sales and increase revenue and business efficiency. I create high-quality, simple, and easy-to-implement business, and marketing strategies, plans, to help your business grow and increase your income — providing you with a clear roadmap for the next 1–3 years. Additionally, I handle a wide range of tasks in these fields. I am the consultant you turn to when you are wondering: “What’s next?” My mission is to remove that question for you. I eliminate chaos, show you faster ways, help you act simply and systematically, and reveal what you might not see yourself. I don’t add work — I remove it. I create solutions that give a drive and ease That alone speaks louder than 1,000 words. After our work, you regain full control over your business and income grows faster If this sounds like you, then you already know why we can work together. Who are my clients? → Experts, consultants, and business owners offering services → Overloaded entrepreneurs → Those stuck with “too many tasks” and “no time for strategy” My English proficiency is strong for developing strategies, plans, advertisements, and other written materials. I work in a team with a professional interpreter who is present at all verbal consultations to ensure support and guarantee that all meetings are smooth and free of any language barriers. How I work: • 🧠 Step 1: Brief — I ask 10–100 powerful questions • 🔍 Step 2: My Research + sending you a draft • 🛠 Step 3: Final structure + delivery • 🔁 Step 4: Correction and taking into account your wishes if any • ✅ Step 5: Job done, preparing for new tasks if any The first 3–5 clients work with me almost for free or for $50–100 because I’m new to Upwork and need to build my rating and reviews. After that, my rates are $500+ in line with market prices. I only take on projects where I’m confident in the results — so it’s safe and profitable for you. This is a magnet for those who hesitate but want premium-quality work at a low initial price. How to start: Send me a request in 3–5 sentences: “I want to achieve ... This is what worries me is...” I’ll show you how to do it simpler, more efficiently, and much faster. No risks. Only new opportunities. Maybe I’m exactly the solution you’ve been missing.

Fractional COO | Startup Growth Consultant | Executive Coach | Scaling & Operations Expert You don’t need another generic “consultant.” You need someone who can think like a CEO, operate like a COO, and pitch like a founder who’s actually raised real money. Hi, I’m Laurie — a fractional COO/CEO, founder, and startup consultant with: 15+ years in senior leadership & operations C-suite experience across 29 startups $75M+ in funding secured for startups since 2023 (pre-seed → Series B) I partner with founders who are juggling product, people, investors, and a to-do list that never ends — and need a strategic operator to impose clarity, build systems, and get them funded. What I Help With (Core Offers) 1. Funding Readiness & Investor Story Investor-ready pitch decks (narrative, structure, visuals, and numbers that actually make sense) Funding strategy: round size, pre/post-money, dilution, and runway planning Financial models & projections that investors don’t roll their eyes at Data room prep, one-pagers, and follow-up materials Coaching for founder pitch delivery (boardrooms, demo days, and 1:1 VC calls) 2. Fractional COO / CEO Support Turn messy operations into a clear, repeatable operating system Align vision → strategy → roadmap → KPIs Build scorecards, dashboards, and accountability across the team Clean up workflows in marketing, sales, customer success, and delivery Help you move from “permanent firefighter” to “focused, decisive CEO” 3. Go-to-Market & Growth Engine Design Clarify offers, ICP, and positioning (who you serve, why it matters, what you charge) Map and optimize your growth funnel (acquisition, activation, retention) Design 30/60/90 day growth plans your team can actually execute Support with pricing strategy and packaging for B2B / B2C / subscription models Who I Typically Work With Early-stage & growth-stage startups (pre-seed to Series B) Founders & co-founders who need an operator partner, not a “task doer” Tech, Crypto, SaaS, marketplaces, online education, and services Teams who are serious about scaling and raising capital, not just playing startup If your world sounds like: “We have a real product and real traction, but our story, systems, or numbers are not where they need to be for investors or scale…” then we’re probably a great fit. What Makes Working With Me Different I’ve been in the C-suite, not just advising from the sidelines. I’ve founded and co-founded companies — I understand the emotional and financial pressure. I’ve helped secure $75M+ in funding since 2023, so I know what investors actually care about and where founders get stuck. My style is candid, strategic, and actionable: no fluff, no 80-page decks you never use. You get clear decisions, tight messaging, realistic plans, and someone who is comfortable owning the hard conversations. Ways We Can Work Together Depending on your stage and needs, we can set this up as: ✅ Funding Readiness Sprint (2–4 weeks) Audit your current deck, numbers, and story → rebuild into an investor-ready package + pitch coaching. ✅ Fractional COO / CEO Support (ongoing, part-time) Weekly strategy & ops sessions, KPI reviews, growth planning, and being your strategic partner. ✅ Project-Based Engagements Build or refine your pitch deck Create a financial model Design a GTM / growth roadmap Prepare for a raise or major investor meeting