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Walter W.

Atlanta, Georgia

$150/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Most businesses don’t have a strategy problem. They have an execution problem. The founder has ten priorities. The leadership team has fifteen. Everyone is busy. Slack is buzzing. Meetings are happening. Progress feels slower than it should. At some point, somebody has to connect the dots. That’s usually where I come in. I work as a Fractional COO, Chief of Staff, and Strategic Operator, helping founders and leadership teams turn ambitious ideas into operating businesses. Over the last 15+ years, I’ve worked inside startups, venture-backed fintechs, Fortune 500 companies, consulting firms, banks, healthcare organizations, and public companies. I’ve helped launch products, lead transformations, scale teams, manage crises, improve operations, raise capital, and occasionally serve as the adult in the room when things started getting weird. A few highlights: • Built and scaled a VC-backed fintech platform serving 50,000+ users • Led operations for BlackRock’s Innovation Hub and ETF Platform Innovation organization • Served as Chief of Staff to the Head of Liquidity at Silicon Valley Bank during both hypergrowth and the bank’s collapse • Led transformation programs at Capital One that generated more than $30M in annualized savings • Worked directly with CEOs, founders, boards, product leaders, engineers, operators, investors, and customers Translation: I’ve spent most of my career sitting at the intersection of strategy, product, operations, and execution. What I Help Clients Do • Build operating systems that create clarity and accountability • Launch new products and services • Improve execution across teams • Design KPIs, OKRs, dashboards, and management routines • Stand up PMOs, project plans, and governance structures • Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives • Evaluate new business opportunities and growth strategies • Build commercialization and go-to-market plans • Create board decks, investor updates, and executive communications • Act as a trusted thought partner to founders and executives How I Work I ramp quickly. I ask a lot of questions. I focus on root causes instead of symptoms. I don’t believe in creating complexity to justify consulting fees. And I believe that most organizations already have the talent they need. They just need better alignment, better decision-making, and a clearer path forward. My best clients are usually dealing with one of four situations: • Growth is creating chaos • A critical initiative is stalled • The team is busy but not aligned • The founder is carrying too much of the business alone If that’s where you are, I’d be happy to help. And if I’m not the right fit, I’ll probably tell you that too. There are enough consultants in the world already.

  • Project Management
  • Jira
  • Program Management
  • Product Management
  • Business Operations
  • Management Consulting
  • Risk Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Design Thinking
  • Innovation Strategy
  • Business Innovation
  • KPI Metric Development
  • Performance Management
  • Strategic Planning
Thomas A.

Modakeke, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
7 jobs

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 | 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 | 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 & 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮 | 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 | 𝟮𝟰-𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆. Are you looking for PowerPoint Presentation Designer, Investor Pitch Deck Expert And Canva Designer? I cover all your needs... I will design a professional PowerPoint presentation design within 24 hours that will impress your audience and elevate your brand. My name is Augustine Thomas, PowerPoint Presentation Designer - I will design a professional PowerPoint presentation in 24 hours that will impress your audience and elevate your brand. Whether it’s a Pitch Deck, Business Presentation, Sales Presentation, Marketing Presentation, Fundraising Presentation, Financial Presentation, Demo Presentation, Training Presentation, or Education Presentation - Let get started now!!! 𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺: ✅ Investor Pitch Deck, Startup Pitch Deck, Pitch Deck for Investors, Fundraising Pitch Deck, Investor Ready Presentation ✅ Business Presentation Design, Corporate Presentation Design, B2B Presentation ✅ Design, Company Profile Presentation, Business Proposal Presentation ✅ Sales Presentation Design, Marketing Presentation Design, Product Presentation Slides, Sponsorship Deck Design ✅ Executive Presentation Design, Board Meeting Presentation, Webinar Presentation Slides ✅ SaaS Pitch Deck, Tech Startup Presentation, Fintech Pitch Deck, Real Estate Presentation Design, Healthcare Presentation Design, E-commerce Pitch Deck, Consulting Presentation, Agency Presentation Design, Crypto Pitch Deck, AI Startup Pitch Deck 𝗜 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗶𝗻: 〽️ Presentation Redesign, PowerPoint Redesign, Presentation Makeover, Slide Deck Cleanup, Existing Pitch Deck Redesign 〽️ Slide Deck Design, Presentation Slide, PPTX Design, PowerPoint Template Design, Presentation Template Designer 〽️ Visual Presentation Design, Clean Presentation Design, Modern Slide Design, Minimalist Slides, Professional Branding Presentation 〽️ Slide Animation PowerPoint, Slide Transition, Animation Design, Layout Design, Slide Formatting Expert, Presentation Polishing, Rebranding Presentation Slides 𝗦𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁: ✔ High Converting Pitch Deck ✔ Investor Winning Presentation ✔ Fundraising Ready Slides ✔ Persuasive Presentation Design ✔ Conversion Focused Slides ✔ Impactful Presentation 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗜 𝘂𝘀𝗲 (𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲) 🛠️ Microsoft PowerPoint 🛠️ Google Slides 🛠️ Canva 🛠️ Keynote 🛠️ Presentation Software 🛠️ Microsoft Office ⭐𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘆 ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“𝑯𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒚 𝒔𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒂 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏, 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒖𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.” 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼: - Design Investor Pitch Deck for Startup Funding - Create Professional PowerPoint Presentation for Business - Redesign Existing Pitch Deck for Investors - Build Modern Google Slides Presentation - Design Sales Presentation that Converts - Create Company Profile Presentation PowerPoint - Startup Storytelling Pitch Deck Design - Canva Presentation for Marketing Campaign - Business Presentation Design for B2B Clients 👉 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 — 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹. Presentation Designer, Pitch Deck Designer, PowerPoint Designer, Google Slides Designer, Canva Presentation Designer, Business Presentation Design, Investor Pitch Deck, Startup Pitch Deck, Sales Presentation Design, B2B Presentation Design, Professional Presentation Design, Corporate Presentation Design, Slide Deck Design, Presentation Redesign, Pitch Deck for Investors, Fundraising Pitch Deck, Investor Ready Presentation, Business Proposal Presentation, Company Profile Presentation, Executive Presentation Design, Webinar Presentation Slides, Training Presentation Design, Marketing Presentation Design, Product Presentation Slides, Sponsorship Deck Design, SaaS Pitch Deck, Tech Startup Presentation, Fintech Pitch Deck, Real Estate Presentation Design, Healthcare Presentation Design, E-commerce Pitch Deck, Consulting Presentation, Agency Presentation Design, Financial Presentation Slides, Crypto Pitch Deck, AI Startup Pitch Deck, High Converting Pitch Deck, Investor Winning Presentation, Fundraising Ready Slides, Visually Engaging Presentation, Modern Slide Design, Clean Presentation Design, Minimalist Slides, Professional Branding Presentation, Data Storytelling Slides, Persuasive Presentation Design, PowerPoint Expert, Google Slides Expert, Canva Expert.

  • Presentation Design
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Presentations
  • Pitch Deck
  • Business Presentation
  • Sales Presentation
  • Presentation Slide
  • Google Slides
  • PPTX
  • Graphic Design
  • Training Presentation
  • Education Presentation
  • Financial Presentation
  • Canva
  • Fundraising Presentation
  • Demo Presentation
  • Proposal
  • Keynote
  • Startup Pitchbook
Mely Risma A.

Semarang, Indonesia

$25/hr
4.9
343 jobs

Raising capital is hard enough. Your pitch deck shouldn't make it harder. I help startups and founders turn their vision into investor-ready pitch decks that communicate clearly, build trust, and support meaningful investor conversations. Over the last 7+ years, I've delivered 1,500+ presentations across platforms. My work has supported founders preparing for Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A fundraising conversations. When we work together, you'll get: ✔ Available now with fast turnaround and 24-hour delivery ✔ A deck built around how investors think not generic templates ✔ Clear storytelling and slide structure that communicate your value effectively ✔ AI-assisted storytelling & visual design, combining AI efficiency with human creativity ✔ Professional visuals aligned with your brand and audience ✔ A smooth and collaborative process from start to finish ✔ A partner who understands fundraising presentations Founders I've worked with have entered investor meetings prepared, confident, and ready to communicate their story effectively. The decks we build aren't just visually polished they're designed to support meaningful investor conversations. I specialize in: → Investor Pitch Decks for Startups → Fundraising Pitch Decks → Pre-Seed & Seed Pitch Decks → Series A Investor Presentations → Demo Day & Accelerator Decks → Investor Update Presentations → SaaS, AI & Fintech Startup Decks → Venture Capital & Angel Investor Presentations If you're preparing for your next funding round and need a presentation that communicates clearly and builds investor confidence, I'd be happy to discuss your project.

  • Business Plan
  • Pitch Deck
  • Demo Presentation
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Presentation Design
  • Presentations
  • Business Presentation
  • Fundraising Presentation
  • Google Slides
  • Brochure
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Graphic Design
  • White Paper
  • Canva
  • Presentation Slide
  • Sales Presentation
  • Chart Presentation
  • Education Presentation
  • Financial Presentation
  • Training Presentation
Madeline J.

Key Biscayne, Florida

$125/hr
5.0
159 jobs

I’m a marketing strategist with 20+ years of experience working with global brands like Nintendo, Reebok, GlaxoSmithKline, and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts - alongside founder-led companies and startups in health and wellness that needed to grow fast and get it right the first time. I diagnose what’s actually holding your business back and build the strategy that fixes it. I’ve helped scale a NYC fashion brand from 0 to $15M in revenue and 600K+ organic followers (no paid ads). I’ve launched brands, repositioned companies, and built marketing systems that generate revenue demand, not just attention. What I Do Best • Growth Strategy Clear, actionable marketing plans tied directly to revenue, not vanity metrics. • Brand Positioning So your audience instantly understands why you matter (and why they should choose you). • Content That Converts Not random posting but structured content ecosystems built around proof, storytelling, and demand. • Lead Generation Systems SEO and AEO, email, and content strategies designed to consistently bring in qualified leads. • Website & Funnel Audits I identify exactly where you’re losing people and how to fix it fast. • Offer & Pricing Strategy So you’re not just selling more, you’re selling smarter. How I Work Before any strategy call or creative direction, I will review your current website, social media and other marketing channels. What’s working? What’s not? Where the gaps are. Then we build from there, so every decision is intentional, not guesswork. I ask the right questions. I listen closely. And I move quickly from insight to execution. Who I Work With • Founder-led brands • E-commerce and Shopify businesses • Wellness, fashion, and lifestyle companies • Experts turning knowledge into digital products • Businesses ready to grow, but stuck on how Start Here Every engagement begins with a short introductory call. From there, we define the right path, whether that’s a focused strategy session, a full audit, or ongoing advisory support. If you’re serious about growth and want a strategy that actually drives results, let’s talk. Schedule a complimentary intro call with me to begin.

  • WordPress
  • Social Media Management
  • Marketing Automation
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Video Editing
  • Business Proposal Writing
  • Content Management
  • Copywriting
BriAnna K.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

$100/hr
4.8
384 jobs

Most pitch decks and presentations don’t fail because of design. They fail because the message is not structured for decision making. I help startups, founders, and companies turn complex ideas into clear, decision driven presentations, whether that’s for investors, clients, or internal leadership. I specialize in pitch deck design, investor presentations, sales decks, and corporate presentations that are built around one goal: 👉 Make your message easy to understand and impossible to ignore. Over the past few years, I’ve worked with 300+ startups and businesses across different stages, from early ideas to growth stage companies, creating presentations used for: Investor fundraising (Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A & Series B pitch decks) Sales presentations and client acquisition decks Corporate presentations for strategy and executive communication Startup pitch decks for accelerators and VC meetings 🧩 My approach (what makes my work different): Most designers start with visuals. I start with clarity of thinking. Every presentation is built through a simple structure: 👉 Message clarity → Narrative flow → Visual hierarchy This ensures your deck doesn’t just look professional, it actually guides decision-making in real time. Because in high-stakes presentations, clarity is not optional; it’s the advantage. 🚀 Services I offer: Pitch Deck Design for Startups (Investor & Fundraising decks) Presentation Design for Sales & Business Development Corporate & Executive Presentation Design Investor Pitch Deck Storytelling & Structure Presentation Redesign & Optimization If you need a pitch deck designer or presentation designer who understands both design and communication strategy, I can help you turn your ideas into a presentation that actually performs in real conversations. 📩 Feel free to reach out. I’m happy to review your deck or idea before we begin. Pitch Deck Design | Investor Pitch Deck | Startup Pitch Deck | Fundraising Pitch Deck | Presentation Design | Business Presentation | Investor Presentation | Sales Presentation | Google Slides Presentation | Keynote Presentation | Sales Deck | Marketing Presentation | Presentation Template | Custom PowerPoint Template | Corporate Deck | Executive Deck | Training Presentation | Educational Presentation

  • Presentation Design
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Keynote
  • Google Slides
  • Pitch Deck
  • Fundraising
  • Graphic Design
  • Fundraising Presentation
  • Canva
  • Business Presentation
  • Visual Presentation Design
  • Presentations
  • Sales Presentation
  • PPTX
  • Template Design
  • Figma
Mitko P.

Sofia, Bulgaria

$135/hr
5.0
67 jobs

I help founders, investors, and executive teams make high-stakes product and technology decisions with confidence - and execute them without wasted time or capital. I typically step in as a Fractional CTO / COO or Lead Product Manager when: ✔ An MVP, SaaS, Marketplace, or AI product is scaling - but the team or execution is breaking down ✔ Strategy is clear, but delivery is slow, fragmented, or misaligned ✔ A company is preparing for fundraising, acquisition, or technology due diligence ✅Expert-vetted & pre-screened by the Upwork team for the top 1% of Product Management talent and Fractional CTO / Technology consultant working with enterprise clients, PE, VC Bringing 15+ years of expertise leading 500+ projects (from startups to Fortune 500s), specialising in product management, development and strategy, digital transformation, and business scaling, ensuring your team moves fast with clarity and precision. Let’s connect to de-risk decisions, accelerate growth, and maximise value in your next venture. 🚀 Expert-Vetted (Top 1%) | Building & Scaling SaaS, Marketplaces, and AI-Driven Solutions | Fractional CTO & COO Who I Work With: ✔ Founders & CEOs looking to launch or scale, SaaS & AI-driven products ✔ Investors & PE firms needing M&A technology advisory and due diligence ✔ Teams seeking product & agile leadership to accelerate execution 💡 Key Outcomes I Deliver: ✅ Product-Led Growth – Clear GTM strategy that drives adoption and revenue ✅ M&A Technology Due Diligence – Ensuring seamless transitions & risk mitigation ✅ SaaS & Marketplace Scalability – Optimising product-market fit & business operations ✅ AI & Automation Strategy – Integrating AI-driven solutions for competitive advantage ✅ Agile & Cross-Functional Leadership – Leading teams to execute efficiently at scale Why Clients Trust Me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: 🔹 “His leadership and execution helped us scale to a multimillion-dollar exit.” 🔹 “Mitko’s experience and strategic mindset transformed our SaaS business.” 🔹 “We managed to launch a feature-rich MVP in weeks - others quoted 4-6 months” 🔹 “An invaluable asset—deep expertise, clear communication, and results-driven.” 🔹"He operates at a higher standard than most consultants and freelancers" 🚀 My Background & Expertise: ✔ Product Strategy & Management – Roadmaps, GTM, monetisation ✔ Fractional CTO/COO Leadership – Aligning business & technology ✔ M&A & Due Diligence – Risk assessment, tech audits, post-acquisition strategy ✔ AI & SaaS Growth – Implementing AI & automation to drive efficiency ✔ Agile & Scrum – Certified Scrum Master, fostering high-performing teams ✔ Angel Investor - Reviewing 50+ company pitches each year 📢 Let’s work together if you need senior product or technology leadership — not task-level execution If you’re building an MVP, scaling a SaaS or AI product, fixing delivery issues, or preparing for fundraising or M&A, invite me to your project or send a direct message. I’m happy to start with a focused diagnostic or strategy call to quickly assess fit and next steps.

  • Management Consulting
  • Business Analysis
  • Strategy
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Product Management
  • AI Product Management
  • Agile Project Management
  • Business Coaching
  • Business Consulting
  • Startup Consulting
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • Scrum
  • Post-Merger Integration
  • Due Diligence
  • SaaS Development
  • AI Consulting
  • AI Model Integration

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