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Before you commit budget to a product launch, an R&D programme, or an engineering brief you haven't validated, someone needs to tell you honestly whether the science and the regulatory pathway actually support it. That is what I do. I am a bioprocess engineer and innovation strategist. I use lean, design-thinking methodology to de-risk science-based product concepts before you commit to the full build: validating the mechanism of action, stress-testing feasibility through structured stage-gates, and mapping the regulatory pathway that applies. I work with founders and programme owners in functional food and beverage, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, herbal products, and early-stage bioproducts. I also conduct cross-jurisdictional regulatory research and translate complex scientific evidence into actionable insights. You get a defensible Go/No-Go grounded in first principles, not a hedged summary. Recent work includes: an 80-hour feasibility study that produced a stage-gated Go/No-Go and advanced a product to its next phase; cross-referencing EU and South African regulatory frameworks to produce parliamentary and stakeholder advocacy briefs; structured evidence reviews of botanical and bioactive ingredients; and rigorous claim substantiation work under FDA and FTC frameworks. If you have a process concept, a product question, or an evidence gap where being wrong is expensive, message me to schedule a consultation.

I support buyers, investors, and founders with due diligence, valuation, financial modeling, and acquisition analysis. Over the last 8+ years, I’ve worked across M&A, private equity, small business buyouts, roll-up strategies, and capital raises, helping clients assess risk, test value, and make clearer deal decisions. My work is used to support negotiations, diligence, investor materials, and transaction-ready analysis. My main focus areas: 🔹 M&A & Due Diligence – Buy-side and sell-side support, including QoE analysis, CIM redlining, EBITDA/SDE adjustments, deal sourcing review, IOI/LOI prep, and risk flagging. 🔹 Valuations & Modeling – DCF, LBO, and scenario-driven 3-statement models, equity waterfalls, and business valuation reports that hold up under diligence. 🔹 Private Equity & Capital Structures – GP/LP waterfall models, return simulations, fund structuring, and private credit capital stack modeling for GPs, LPs, and roll-up strategies. 🔹 Real Estate & Infrastructure – IRR/NPV-based underwriting, feasibility studies, market comps, cap rate sensitivity, and investor return analysis across multifamily, self-storage, industrial, and renewables. 🔹 Investor Materials – Pitch decks, investment memorandums (IMs), capital raise one-pagers, and performance dashboards that communicate the story behind the numbers. Top Skills: 1. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) 2. Financial Modeling & Forecasting 3. Business Valuation (DCF, LBO, Comps, Precedents) 4. Due Diligence (Buy-side & Sell-side) 5. Quality of Earnings (QoE) 6. Private Equity & Fund Structuring 7. Real Estate Financial Modeling 8. Pro Forma & Scenario Analysis 9. Capital Raising Materials (Pitch Decks, Teasers, IMs) 10. Investment Analysis & Financial Planning 💻 Tools I Use Axial (My Personal Favorite) | Tracxn | Google Sheets | Power BI | Bloomberg Terminal | FactSet | CoStar | PropertyShark | Canva | LoopNet | Seeking Alpha | Excel | DataTree | Canva

I worked in M&A advisory under an award-winning business broker at JRC Advisors, where I handled valuation, due diligence, and deal research on the sell side everyday. I bring real transactional experience and youthful intent to every business engagement. I'm also very good at sales! What I do for clients: - Business Valuation — SDE, EBITDA multiples, asset-based, and income-approach models tailored to your industry and deal size - Buy-Side & Sell-Side Due Diligence — financial statement analysis, risk flagging, quality of earnings, and deal memos that help you close or walk away with confidence - M&A Research & Target Sourcing — identifying acquisition targets, comparable sales data, and market positioning - AI-Powered Business Analysis — I use automation to compress research timelines and deliver sharper insights faster than traditional analysts - Financial Consulting for Banks & Brokers — pitch decks, CIMs, buyer/seller calls, and advisory support I've worked with clients across financial services, banking, and SME consulting. My focus is precision and speed — you get work that's deal-ready, not draft-ready. Who I work best with: business brokers, private equity scouts, entrepreneurs evaluating acquisitions, lenders underwriting deals, and financial consulting firms needing overflow capacity. Let's talk about your deal.

Dr. Legohu Mogodi, DBA, is a highly accomplished Strategic Executive with over 30 years of experience driving Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC), and Business Optimization across complex, regulated environments, including Energy, Pharmaceuticals, and the Public Sector. Leveraging a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) and a deep mastery of strategic frameworks (Scenario Planning, Balanced Scorecards, ROI models), Dr. Mogodi excels at translating intricate data into actionable insights that enhance organizational performance, ensure regulatory adherence (ISO 9001, 45001, 50001, 31000), and mitigate enterprise-level risks. A proven force multiplier for Boards and Senior Leadership, adept at developing robust strategic frameworks, implementing KPI-driven dashboards, and leading cross-functional initiatives that align operational activities with long-term corporate goals and King IV principles. Possesses a strong track record in strategic facilitation, cascading goals, and providing high-level analytical support to drive measurable improvements in performance, compliance, and strategic alignment.

Hi, I’m Tshepo - a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA) with Big 4 and listed company experience now working closely with founders, CFOs, and SMEs to turn complex financial numbers into clear and decision-ready insights. I have 13 years of experience in financial reporting, corporate finance, and strategic advisory across energy, infrastructure, and SaaS sectors. I help companies, CFOs, and entrepreneurs streamline operations and decision-making by blending finance precision with AI automation and making reporting faster, smarter, and investor-ready. Selected outcomes from my work: * Scaled a wholesale diesel company's revenue 15x through improved financial reporting and fundraising. * Through building relationships with funders, raised $10 million for one of my biggest clients and this funding bolstered the client's revenue and profitability from $30 million to $70 million in 3 years * Reduced monthly reporting timelines for most of my clients by 30 - 40% through process redesign and automation * Helped founders and CFO's regain confidence in their numbers by simplifying and structuring reporting What I Deliver: Financial Modeling & Analysis * Dynamic Excel and Python-powered models for forecasting, valuations, and scenario analysis. * Specializations include PPP financial models, SaaS growth models, and M&A deal structures. * Incorporate bankability ratios (DSCR, LLCR, PLCR), IRR/EIRR, and Value-for-Money frameworks. Financial Reporting & IFRS/GAAP Compliance * Accurate management reporting, month-end closes, audit support, and investor presentations. * Align models with IFRS, GAAP, and international tax frameworks for cross-border operations. Automation with Python & ChatGPT * Automate reconciliations, journal entries, and financial consolidations. * Extract and clean data from PDFs, Excel sheets, and APIs using Python scripts. Custom AI Tools & Streamlit Apps * Built finance-specific AI tools (invoice extractors, CSV analyzers, dashboard generators). * Integrated ChatGPT, LangChain, or OpenAI API to create intelligent finance assistants. Business Advisory & ESG Integration * Develop investor dashboards and KPI systems aligned with ESG performance metrics. * Guide businesses through M&A due diligence, PPP feasibility, and sustainability reporting. Why Clients Choose Me ✅ CA-level precision – numbers that investors and boards can trust. ✅ Tech-driven efficiency – faster turnaround using AI and Python. ✅ Strategic insight – more than compliance; I help drive growth and value. ✅ Proactive communication – clear updates, transparent timelines, reliable results. 🏆 Recent Example Developed a Python + Excel workflow that extracts invoice data from PDFs and converts it into clean CSV outputs. 👉 Result: reduced manual data entry time by 90%, improved reporting accuracy, and automated reconciliation.

I am a Polish native speaker, bilingual with English and fluent in French and Italian. I can also do passive work, such as research, in Spanish. I hold a Master's Degree in English Studies and an Advanced Diploma in French Studies (DALF C2). I am also a TEFL-certified language teacher with a 5-star rating on Italki and I have been teaching multiple languages for many years. Since May 2021 my professional focus has been on multilingual due diligence and reputational risk research as well as data and trend analysis and background checks.