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As a highly accomplished, executive-level development professional, I pride myself on leading organizations and clients to fundraising success through innovative strategies. My expertise includes: 📊 Fundraising & Revenue Growth: Driving capital, annual giving, and endowment campaigns. 🤝 Donor Relations: Building and nurturing lasting donor partnerships. 📝 Communications Strategy: Crafting compelling narratives to engage supporters. 🚀 Campaign Innovation: Launching initiatives that achieve significant revenue gains. 🎯 Strategic Leadership: Aligning development efforts with organizational goals. Let’s connect to take your fundraising to the next level!

>$1Bn raised.🤑 Web3 expert. Crypto jobs since 2016. 💹 800%+ ROI marketer. Award-winning writer.🏆 Certified FMVA. “If you're on the fence about Matthew, get down immediately, pull out your wallet, and hire him. You'll be glad you did." —$65k client 🗣️ Pitch deck & planning client who raised $100M: "<...> Accepted first round, no revisions."🗣️ **** 💵 Seeking funding? I have helped my clients raise more than $1Bn since 2017 across more than 30 startups and 30+ verticals—running as many as 10 projects in tandem. My average raise: $20M across 30-60 days. If I could spend every dollar I’ve raised, I could buy a new Lambo Aventador EVERY DAY for the next five years. *** 🦉 Are you a startup? I have experience with 50+ startups as well as Fortune 500, Fortune 100, and Fortune 50 clients. Not only do I understand what goes into building a sustainable business, I have internalized it as an instinct. My gut feeling= everyone’s gain. ** 📢 Seeking attention? I’ve consistently delivered on marketing campaigns with an 800%+ ROI (averaged over five years). $3M added revenue in my first year as CMO of IBC Group. Becoming a fractional CMO has empowered me to benefit a more people at once—some have said that “Matthew can do more himself in one ten-hour week than most full-time marketing teams can do in two.”🔥🤯 * ⏱️Time is the one currency you can never get more of. The only way to increase your wealth is to spend time more wisely. By investing in expertise, you can feel confident that everyone’s time is being well-spent. I will always respect your time first and foremost, and I have deep gratitude for clients who do the same for me. ➡️➡️➡️Ready? Reach out via chat or book a consultation call via my profile. Let’s change the world together. ✌️🌐🌳 Please note, I ONLY work with projects that are ethically-aligned with my philosophies. That means projects that do not devalue the life or time of any creature, projects with real substance (however it may be derived. Even silly can be substantial). Projects that are willing to walk away if a bad actor approaches with an enticing deal and ones that seek to offer benefit more than they seek to have control. Loyalty, honesty, meaning, and respect are non-negotiables for me. If this resonates with you, let’s talk. 📱 *** 🔬Details about myself and my primary offerings: 🥇🗻🪨I’m in the top 1% of talent on Upwork. That’s how I got my shiny “Expert-Vetted Talent” badge at the top of my profile. That means that after meeting the 1% pre-requisite, I have also had discussions with Upwork staff who have verified my expertise. 💵 Fundraising consulting & financial services I am a… Certified FMVA. Fundraising dossier attached to my profile. I am on the path to becoming a fully-licensed, independent FINRA general securities principal and broker-dealer. Fundraising consulting Fundraising readiness Investor outreach Investor relationship management Investor materials (investor decks, white papers, cut sheets / one-pagers) Financial modeling and valuation Business planning and optimization 🦉Startup consulting I am an… expert on startup culture and what it takes to go from and idea to a hundreds of millions of dollars business. Startup consulting Hiring consulting Planning and processes consulting Partnership opportunities Authority building 📢 Marketing & Marketing Consulting I am a… 800+% ROI marketer and a fractional executive. Fractional CMO functions NFT & web3 marketing Marketing plan and strategy planning Guidance on novel approaches to influencer marketing Marketing materials such as playbooks and case studies Content creation for articles, PR, newsletters + Copywriting Marketing process optimization General marketing consulting I also have close connections with designers in the web3 space who can build out additional marketing materials, landing pages, branding materials, etc. *** Need something not listed here but that you think would be a good fit for my skills? Those are some of the best projects. Please reach out. * 💹 Ready to see some momentum? 📨 Send me an invitation, 💬 start a chat, 📗 or book a consultation right from my Upwork projects. *** ** *

I help founders and small business owners tell their story compellingly and get it funded. Most consultants do one or the other. I do both — and the combination is what makes the difference between a great document that goes nowhere and a funded deal that moves your business forward. What I bring that most freelancers can't: I've been the banker. I was a C-suite banker and led one of the top SBA lending operations in my state, which means I know exactly how underwriters think, what kills a deal before it starts, and how to position your business for approval. I've also been the founder — three times — and led due diligence for one of the largest angel syndicates in the US. I know what investors and lenders want to see because I've been on both sides of the table. Today I run Parabolic Capital, an active capital advisory practice helping businesses access debt and equity capital. What I deliver: Documentation - Lender-ready business plans built around how banks actually underwrite - Investor pitch decks that lead with what capital allocators care about - SBA loan packaging and deal structuring for 7(a) and 504 programs - Financial projections that hold up under scrutiny - Executive summaries and investor memorandums for equity raises Capital Advisory - SBA 7(a) and 504 deal origination and placement - Commercial loan brokering and lender matching - Equity raise strategy and investor positioning for growth-stage founders - Debt structuring and lender negotiation - I have a network of over 200+ investors and lenders Who I work with: Small business owners who need SBA financing. Founders preparing for a debt or equity capital raise. Growth-stage businesses that need someone who has done this before, not someone figuring it out alongside them. Why clients come back: I work fast, I think at the executive level, and I don't pad engagements. You get the thinking you need, documentation that performs, and where relevant, the capital relationship that closes the deal. If you need a funded business, not just a finished document — let's talk.

PROFILE: I am a strategically focused, tech-savvy entrepreneurial executive. My roles have included Venture Capitalist (VC-General Partner), Board of Directors, Strategic Advsior, Operating Executive (Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Chief Operating Officer (COO)), Investment Banking Equity Analyst and entrepreneurial management. I spent my formative years in the technology field (electrical engineer by early education and training: software, hardware, semiconductors, wireless (RF) communications, systems engineering). I have broad and deep financial expertise coupled with experience in company strategy, business models, product strategy, financial modeling, pitch decks, capital raising, due-diligence, deal structuring, negotiations and business disputes. Career engagements include Fortune 500 companies (2x), entrepreneurial ventures - bootstrapped (2x) and venture-backed (1x), a venture capital fund (1x), and investment banks (2x). How can I bring demonstrable, outsized value to you and your endeavors? ------- Key deliverables and areas of focus: Founders' economics, startup/start up, seed capital, Series A, Series B, financial model/models/modeling, revenue model, dynamic cost model, staffing model, cap table/capitalization table, charts, dashboards, KPIs, OKRs, business model, pricing model, pricing strategy, go to market strategy, pitch deck, pitchdeck, waterfall analysis, equity, debt, value proposition, unique selling proposition (USP), venture capital/capitalist (VC), private equity (PE), investment funds, term sheets, negotiate/negotiation, deal structure, preferred stock, convertible notes, SAFE notes, commercial bank credit agreements, covenants. financial planning & analysis (FP&A), forecasting, operating budgets (OPEX), cap table, capital expenditure budgets (CAPEX), acquisition analysis, liquidity event, pro forma statements, scenario analysis, sales compensation / incentive compensation, and MBO structures. Corporate development, investment bankers/advisors, equity investments, M&A, acquisitions, exit events, partial liquidity events.

Helping Startups Raise Capital with Business Plans, Financial Modeling, Financial Projections & Pitch Decks Most startups don’t lose funding because the idea is bad. They lose it because the numbers don’t hold up when investors start asking questions. That’s where I come in. Hi, I’m Marian. I help startups, SMEs, and growing businesses secure funding with investor-ready business plans, financial models, financial projections, and pitch decks built for real investor and lender due diligence. Whether you’re raising capital, applying for an SBA loan, pitching investors, or preparing for grant funding, I build clear, data-driven materials that help investors quickly understand, evaluate, and trust your business. With 10+ years of experience across venture capital, investment analysis, and corporate finance, I know what investors, lenders, and funding decision-makers actually look for before approving funding. I’ve supported $30M+ in fundraising across equity financing, bank loans, grants, and private investment opportunities, helping founders position their businesses for growth, scalability, and capital readiness. What I Help Clients Solve ✔ Financial models that break under investor scrutiny ✔ Unrealistic projections and weak assumptions ✔ Pitch decks that lack structure and investor clarity ✔ Business plans that look polished but fail due diligence ✔ Confusing financials that investors cannot trust ✔ Lack of market research, valuation support, or funding strategy My work combines financial analysis, business modeling, market research, business strategy, and presentation design to create funding materials that are clear, credible, and investment-focused. Think of me as the person who makes sure your numbers hold up when investors start asking difficult questions. What I Deliver Business Plans & Strategic Documents • Investor-ready business plans aligned with VC, SBA, bank, and grant requirements • SBA loan, investor, bank loan, and visa business plans (E2, L1, UK Visa) • Strategic planning, feasibility studies, and executive summaries • Business proposals, grant writing, and nonprofit funding plans Financial Modeling & Forecasting • 3–5 year financial projections and forecasting models • Revenue forecasting, cash flow analysis, breakeven analysis, and ROI modeling • CAPEX/OPEX planning, startup budgeting, and valuation models • Scenario analysis and sensitivity testing in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets Pitch Decks & Investor Presentations • Investor and startup fundraising pitch decks • Business presentations in PowerPoint and Google Slides • Clear storytelling, structured messaging, and professional presentation design Market Research & Business Analysis • Industry analysis, market sizing, and competitor research • Target market research and growth opportunity analysis • Business modeling and strategic market positioning Why Clients Work With Me ✅ Investor-focused and funding-driven approach ✅ Financially sound models built with realistic assumptions ✅ Clear communication and structured delivery ✅ No generic templates or recycled content ✅ Funding materials designed to survive due diligence What You Will Receive 💎 A professionally written, funding-focused business plan (Word + PDF) 💎 A clean, editable pitch deck (PowerPoint or Google Slides) 💎 A detailed financial model with 3–5 year projections (Excel + PDF) 💎 Data-backed market research and competitor insights 💎 Clear communication, revisions, and post-project support Real Funding Outcomes ✔ $30M+ supported across fundraising and investment initiatives ✔ $7M+ secured through loans, grants, and equity financing ✔ 100+ projects delivered across SaaS, AI, FinTech, Healthcare, Retail, and Real Estate My goal is simple: deliver business plans, financial models, financial projections, and pitch materials investors understand, trust, and approve. 📩 Next step: Share your funding goal, timeline, and business overview. I’ll help you identify what’s missing and build the right strategy to make your business funding-ready with clarity, structure, and confidence.

Jules has more than a decade of leadership experience in the innovation economy as a venture capital investor, 3x founder, community builder, startup advisor, author, corporate innovation exec and 'intrapreneur.' She is an action-oriented problem solver who specializes in launching new projects, building ecosystems and turning ambiguity into structured growth and helping to guide founders and other fund managers through their business challenges.