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Helping founders, leadership teams, and SMEs navigate growth, fundraising, and transformation through hands on execution, cross functional leadership, and alignment across operations, technology, finance, marketing, sales, and organisational growth. ✔ Advised 200+ startups and SMEs globally ✔ Supported fundraising initiatives exceeding $25M+ ✔ 10 years in leadership roles at GE ✔ Top Rated with 100% Job Success Score ✔ Startup Mentor at Surrey University and Ignyte Since 2019, I have worked full time as a Strategic Advisor and Fractional COO, partnering with founders, leadership teams, investors, and portfolio companies across growth, fundraising, operational transformation, and scaling initiatives. I combine the discipline, governance, and execution rigor developed during 10 years in leadership roles at GE with the agility and hands on approach required in startups and growing businesses. Unlike specialists focused on a single function, I operate across the business with a 360 degree perspective, aligning people, processes, technology, finance, operations, culture, and governance around common objectives. My role is often to act as the glue between leadership, investors, teams, and external stakeholders, ensuring priorities are clear, communication flows effectively, and execution remains on track. How I Help ✔ Fractional COO and Operational Leadership ✔ Strategic Planning and Execution ✔ Startup Growth and Scaling ✔ Fundraising Readiness, Financial Modelling, and Investor Materials ✔ KPI, OKR, and Performance Management Frameworks ✔ Business Transformation and Process Optimisation ✔ Cross Functional Leadership Across Product, Technology, Operations, Finance, and Commercial Teams ✔ Stakeholder Management Across Leadership Teams, Investors, Boards, Clients, and Partners My Approach I do not just provide recommendations. I work closely with leadership teams to drive execution, remove bottlenecks, align stakeholders, improve communication, establish accountability, and ensure initiatives translate into measurable business outcomes. I am highly data driven, hands on, and comfortable operating in ambiguous environments where priorities evolve quickly and information is incomplete. Whether supporting a startup preparing for its first funding round or a growing business navigating a complex transition, my focus is always the same: helping leadership teams make better decisions, align priorities, and execute with confidence. If you need a strategic partner who can operate across the business, connect strategy with execution, and help your organisation move forward with greater clarity, alignment, and momentum, let's talk.

Venture Builder | Fundraising Advisor | GTM & Personal Branding Strategist I help founders, startups, and professionals build the story, strategy, and systems they need to grow — whether that means raising capital, entering a new market, building a stronger brand, or turning founder expertise into a visible personal brand. Over the last 14+ years, I have worked across venture building, startup acceleration, fundraising, product strategy, go-to-market, and ecosystem development. I am the Co-Founder & CEO of Metric, an AI-powered financial intelligence platform used by 130,000+ businesses across 190 countries. At Metric, I have led product, growth, operations, fundraising, team-building, and market expansion, while raising $2.1M+ from VCs and angel investors. I have also been on the investor side of the table as a Partner at Karavan VC, where we invested in high-growth startups and evaluated hundreds of companies across product, market, scalability, traction, and commercial viability. This gives me a rare combination of founder-side and investor-side experience: I understand what makes a business compelling, what investors look for, and how to turn a company’s raw story into a clear, credible, fundable narrative. My work has included: ⭐ Fundraising Strategy & Investor Readiness Pitch decks, investor narratives, data rooms, fundraising strategy, investor pipelines, financial storytelling, due diligence preparation, and investor communication. ⭐ Go-To-Market & Growth Strategy Market positioning, customer segmentation, launch strategy, brand messaging, acquisition funnels, sales narratives, and growth experiments for early-stage companies. ⭐ Personal Branding for Founders & Professionals Founder positioning, LinkedIn strategy, content pillars, authority-building, profile optimization, and personal brands that attract investors, customers, partners, and opportunities. ⭐ Startup & Venture Building MVP validation, business model design, product-market fit, pricing, monetization, market research, and 0→1 execution. ⭐ Accelerator, Grant & Ecosystem Strategy Program applications, accelerator positioning, non-dilutive funding research, ecosystem mapping, and founder support. I have worked with thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners through roles with the World Bank, USAID, Invest2Innovate, Karavan VC, and Metric. At the World Bank, I helped design and implement a $3M program focused on access to early-stage finance. With USAID, I delivered business-building workshops to nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs across tier 2 and tier 3 cities. At Invest2Innovate, I led strategy and accelerator programs, working closely with hundreds of founders across multiple industries and geographies. My background also includes participation in global startup networks and programs including 500 Global and Hub71, which has given me direct exposure to international fundraising standards, accelerator selection, investor readiness, and the kind of narrative early-stage companies need to stand out. In addition to my venture and fundraising work, I have built a personal audience of 75,000+ across Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok, creating content for founders, professionals, and business owners. I also hosted a business-focused morning show segment for nearly four years and have taught entrepreneurship at the undergraduate level. Clients usually work with me when they need more than execution. They need someone who can think like a founder, understand investors, sharpen the business story, and turn scattered ideas into a clear strategy. I can help you with: ✓ Pitch deck strategy and investor narrative ✓ Fundraising readiness and data room structure ✓ Investor research and pipeline development ✓ GTM strategy for early-stage businesses ✓ Brand positioning and messaging ✓ Founder and executive personal branding ✓ LinkedIn/content strategy ✓ Accelerator and grant applications ✓ Business model and market validation ✓ Startup growth and venture-building support If you are building something ambitious and need someone who understands both the startup journey and the investor lens, I can help you create the structure, story, and strategy to move forward with confidence.

Fractional CFO | Fundraising Advisor | VC Partner | Financial Modeling I help founders, CEOs and business owners build investor-ready financial systems, raise capital, improve cash flow, and make better decisions using clear financial models, reporting, and strategy. I bring 10+ years of experience as a Fractional CFO, startup founder, Chartered Accountant, former VC Partner, and World Bank startup finance advisor. I have helped companies raise $20M+ in funding, raised approximately $3M for my own company, reviewed hundreds of startup financial models and pitch decks, and worked with businesses across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Vietnam and Pakistan. My work is hands-on, commercial and practical. I do not just build spreadsheets. I help you understand the numbers, prepare for investors, manage cash, improve margins, and make the business financially stronger. Clients usually come to me when they need: ✅ A financial model that investors, banks or boards can actually understand ✅ A Fractional CFO who can turn messy numbers into clear decisions ✅ Fundraising support from someone who has sat on both sides of the table ✅ Investor readiness, pitch deck financials, valuation, and mock investor Q&A ✅ Monthly reporting, cash flow forecasting, board packs, and KPI dashboards ✅ Better visibility on margins, pricing, burn, runway, CAC, LTV and unit economics ✅ A finance partner who understands startups, SMEs, healthcare, SaaS, AI, marketplaces, VC and growth companies My background highlights: ⭐ Co-founder of Metric, a finance and AI company used by 130,000+ businesses globally ⭐ Raised approximately $3M for my own company ⭐ Helped clients raise $20M+ through financial models, investor materials and fundraising strategy ⭐ Former Partner in Venture Capital, involved in startup investment decisions and portfolio support ⭐ World Bank startup ecosystem and investor readiness advisor ⭐ Conducted mock investor sessions and fundraising preparation for many startups ⭐ Worked as Fractional CFO for healthcare, healthtech, SaaS, AI, consumer and service businesses, nonprofits, accelerators and investment-backed companies I can help with: ✔ Fractional CFO support ✔ Fundraising strategy ✔ Financial modeling ✔ Investor-ready forecasts ✔ Pitch deck financials ✔ Valuation support ✔ Startup financial models ✔ SaaS metrics and unit economics ✔ Cash flow forecasting ✔ 13-week cash flow models ✔ Budgeting and forecasting ✔ Monthly management reporting ✔ Board reporting packs ✔ Investor reporting ✔ KPI dashboards ✔ Business plan financials ✔ Scenario analysis ✔ Pricing and margin analysis ✔ Cost optimization ✔ Due diligence preparation ✔ M&A support Fundraising and investor readiness: I help founders prepare for real investor conversations. This includes financial models, pitch deck financials, use of funds, valuation logic, fundraising strategy, investor Q&A preparation, data room readiness, and mock investor sessions. My background gives me a practical advantage. I have raised funding as a founder, advised companies as a Fractional CFO, trained startups through World Bank-backed programs, and evaluated companies as a VC Partner. I know what investors look for, where founders usually lose credibility, and how to make the financial story clear, defensible and compelling. My mission: To help founders and business owners make better financial decisions, raise capital with confidence, and build companies with stronger financial foundations. If you need someone who can work across financial modeling, CFO support, fundraising, investor communication and business strategy, I can help.

Are you a Startup or Small Business looking for investors? I offer services across the fundraising value chain to help you find an investor for your business. My track record includes: ✓ Raised €30m through direct sourcing ✓ Assisting with €270m of fundraising, including preparation of Pitch Deck, Financial Model and pitching to investors ✓ Preparing the sale of a company business plan, financial model and investment memo ✓ Assisting a healthcare startup to raise €5m (in current discussions with an investor introduced by me) ✓ Analysed 10+ investment opportunities as a Private Equity investor These are the services I can provide you with: ✓ Investor ready Pitch Deck ✓ Business Plan ✓ Financial Models ✓ Market Research and Competitive Analysis (Access to Euromonitor) ✓ List of Potential Investors (Pitchbook Data) About me: My story began at Mediterrania Capital Partners (MCP), one of Africa’s largest Private Equity firms with €740m under management. As an Investment Analyst, I was responsible for investing in North African SMEs. My role included analysing the business model, team, and financials, valuing the companies, and conducting market research. In addition to this, I worked with the firm’s Investment Director to monitor and assist with selling existing investments. After my first year, the CEO recognised my work, and I was transferred to the Investor Relations department. I worked directly with the firm’s CEO to raise the largest fund in the firm’s history. During that time, I prepared the Pitch Deck and Fund Model. I also represented the firm in several international conferences, such as Super Return Emerging Markets in Amsterdam and Super Return Middle East in Dubai. My experience as an investor and fundraiser will provide insight into what investors seek. Additional Certifications: - Proparco African Private Equity and Venture Capital Certification - Master in Finance from ESADE Business School - Bachelor in Economics from the University of Sussex