I help founders, investors, and corporate teams make faster, better capital and strategy decisions through institutional-grade financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis.
As a former Big 4 consultant at Deloitte and PwC, with an MBA and an Engineering degree, I bring a rare combination of finance, strategy, and technical rigor. I have supported engagements that helped clients raise over $500M in capital, delivering models and analyses used in real investment and board-level decisions.
𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲
Financial Modeling & Forecasting
Integrated 3-statement models, budgeting, long-term planning, scenario and sensitivity analysis.
Valuation & Transaction Analysis
DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, LBO modeling, M&A support, and due diligence.
Financial Planning & Performance
FP&A, cash flow planning, performance tracking, and investor reporting.
Fundraising & Investor Materials
Pitch decks, investment memorandums, and financial narratives for capital raising.
Strategy & Business Analysis
Market research, business planning, competitive benchmarking, and growth strategy.
Sector-Specific Modeling
SaaS metrics (CAC, LTV, churn), energy and infrastructure, real estate models, and project finance.
𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Fundraising preparation, investor reporting, acquisition analysis, budgeting and long-term planning, business case development, and turnaround or restructuring situations.
I design every deliverable for decision-making clarity, with clean, audit-ready models, transparent assumptions, and built-in flexibility for scenario and sensitivity analysis. My work is structured to be used directly by founders, investors, and senior management.
Experience spans AI and SaaS, energy and infrastructure, real estate, fintech, manufacturing, retail, public markets, and Web3.
Tools and technical stack include advanced Microsoft Excel, VBA automation, financial forecasting systems, and cap table modeling.
Top Rated and Expert-Vetted on Upwork, with consistent client feedback highlighting analytical depth, speed, and reliability.
𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸:
🗨️ “Exceptional as always, this is my 5th or 6th project with Gabriel and each one has been a smooth and efficient process with no delays. Have already engaged with him for another contract.”
𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆
🗨️ “Gabriel is extremely professional and completed the financial model on time. In addition to producing an excellent finished product he gives great advice, implementing things that we didn't think of.”
𝗔𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗔𝗷𝗮𝘆𝗶
🗨️ “I can't wait to work with him again! He's a highly skilled and multi-faceted collaborator who's determined to help you cross the finish line.”
𝗗𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗺𝗮𝗻
Management Consulting
Business Analysis
Business Consulting
Business Plan
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
Valuation
Financial Analysis & Valuation
Financial Planning
Microsoft Excel
Business Planning & Strategy
Due Diligence
Financial Projection
Strategic Planning
Real Estate Financial Modeling
Data Analysis
Budgeting & Forecasting Software
Project Finance
Accounting
Financial Plan
Diana C.
Bucharest, Romania
$53/hr
4.9
122 jobs
Hi, I'm Diana 👋 I’m a startup accelerator founder and VC partner with 8 years of experience helping founders build their pitch decks, and raise funds from angel investors and VCs.
My work has helped raise over $50M for tech startups across the US, Europe, and the MENA region. I’ve built over 100 pitch decks, helped develop startup ecosystems, and was named Forbes 30 Under 30 for this work.
View my portfolio below, or send me a message if you have any questions. Excited to talk!
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My full pitch:
It’s a pleasure to meet you!
Most of my clients choose to work with me because of my creative ways of presenting their business, strong analytical skills, industry connections, and my killer team.
Over the past 8 years, I’ve dedicated my time to helping founders succeed. I learned everything I know by working at The Founder Institute, where I’m now a mentor, and by building my own startup accelerator. Through it, I’ve helped over 200 startups, worked with more than 100 investors, and in less than two years became a finalist at the Central European Startup Awards.
In the past 4 years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with startups from 20+ countries, helping them position their rounds, build their investment cases, and find the right investors. This work has also allowed me to travel extensively and meet investors across different ecosystems.
Working with over 300 startups, and investing in some of them myself, has given me exposure to a wide range of industries, including:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- SaaS & B2B Software
- FinTech & Payments
- PropTech & Real Estate Tech
- HealthTech & Digital Health
- Biotech & Life Sciences
- Cybersecurity & Infrastructure
- ClimateTech & Sustainability
- E-commerce & Marketplaces
- Media, Creator Economy & Digital Platforms
- Web3, Blockchain & Digital Assets
When you work with me on Upwork, you receive pitch decks, financial models, or investment strategies, along with clear guidance on how to use them to move your fundraising forward and close your round.
I work with startups because I love helping people with great visions succeed. I enjoy seeing how founders develop their ideas, following their journey, and at the same time building my own path as an entrepreneur.
I sincerely look forward to building a great project together, as I’ve done for many others. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. And if you’re not yet sure whether I’m the right person to work with, take a look at what my clients say about my results, or watch my testimonial videos.
“Received a term sheet in less than 24 hours after getting my final deck back! Amazing job!”
– Esther Covill
“It took less than a day for a VC fund to confirm interest after seeing the pitch deck Utopia created!”
– Adam Khalil
“We received a $1.5M offer from a potential investor. It’s all thanks to Diana and her team!”
– Lawrence Stevens
Business Plan
Pitch Deck
Financial Modeling
Valuation
Investment Preparation
Fundraising
Pitch Correction
Startup Consulting
Fundraising Presentation
Elevator Pitch
Financial Plan
Financial Model
Lean Startup
Entrepreneurship
Investor List
Alex M.
Bucharest, Romania
$80/hr
4.8
12 jobs
Former contractor for Okta as a Tier 2 Engineer.
Experienced in configuration and troubleshooting on Okta Products.
Identity & Access Management between Okta and various compatible platforms.
Hands-on experience with:
-Lifecycle Management/provisioning
-Security Policies and 2FA/MFA
-Directory Integrations with AD, LDAP
-SAML & WS-Fed integrations
-Certifications:
✅Okta Certified Consultant,
✅Okta Certified Professional,
✅Okta Certified Administrator,
✅Okta Workflows Certified,
✅Okta Access Gateway Certified,
✅BetterCloud Certified Administrator.
Application Lifecycle Management
Microsoft Active Directory
SaaS
OKTA
Single Sign-On
Marusia T.
Bucharest, Romania
$65/hr
4.8
49 jobs
I'm a Program/Project Manager and PMO leader with 14+ years of experience driving enterprise-level digital transformation, ERP/CRM delivery, and program governance across EMEA, the U.S., Asia, and LATAM.
I step in when organizations need structure, control, and predictable delivery on complex, high-stakes initiatives — whether that means building a PMO from scratch, recovering a stalled program, or leading a full ERP/CRM implementation end to end.
I lead enterprise programs that are too important to fail and too complex to run without real governance.
I'm brought in when a program is too large, too political, or too far behind for ad hoc project management - and I'm measured by the same things your board is: delivery predictability, vendor accountability, and adoption.
What I bring to enterprise engagements:
- Program & Project Management - Agile (Scrum, SAFe), Waterfall, PRINCE2, and PMI-PMBOK, applied in hybrid models suited to each organization's maturity.
- PMO Setup & Governance - frameworks, KPIs, reporting cadences, RAID logs, steering committee materials, and risk/escalation management.
- ERP/CRM Implementation & Migration - SAP S/4HANA, Oracle NetSuite, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage.
- Program Recovery & Stabilization - getting over-budget, behind-schedule, or high-risk initiatives back under control.
- Legacy System Modernization - migrating legacy platforms to modern cloud and low-code environments (e.g., Power Apps) with zero disruption to operations.
- Vendor & Multi-Stakeholder Coordination - managing delivery across multiple vendors and global, cross-functional teams.
- Process Optimization - Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC), ISO 9001/14001/50001-aligned process redesign.
- Change Management - user adoption strategy, training design, and organizational readiness for large-scale change.
How I work:
- Diagnose - I start by reviewing your current program/PMO setup: governance gaps, risk exposure, reporting blind spots
- Stabilize - I put core controls in place fast: RAID logs, escalation paths, steering committee reporting, realistic timelines
- Deliver - I run the program or PMO day to day, with clear, jargon-free updates and full documentation your team can keep using after I'm gone
Track record:
- 100+ complex programs delivered, valued at over €250M
- 30–45% reduction in program delays
- Up to 40% improvement in system adoption post-go-live
- ERP/CRM migrations delivered across 4 continents
- €50M+ in cost savings generated over the past five years through process optimization
- $1M+/year in client savings through modernization and process redesign
- Consistent on-time, in-scope, on-budget delivery across industries including logistics, tech, retail, energy, and manufacturingdget delivery across industries including logistics, tech, retail, energy, and manufacturing
If you need someone who can walk into an enterprise steering committee on day one - not someone learning governance on your dime - that's the role I play. I respond within hours, not days, because enterprise timelines don't wait.
Strategic Plan
Project Plans
Project Timelines
Agile Project Management
Project Management
Startup Company
Blockchain
Project Management Office
Project Risk Management
Project Management Professional
ISO 9001
Cost Management
Business Process Management
Bogdan A.
Bucharest, Romania
$35/hr
4.9
199 jobs
I have 15 years of experience in Big 4 audits, accounting, reporting, and controlling—budgets, forecasts, multiple periods 3-way business plans.
I am a proficient Excel user, and I love to find "handmade" solutions to different issues using this program.
I love working with databases and find quick solutions to complex problems.
I like data mining projects.
I am open to all kinds of projects in excel, accounting, budgeting, data mining, business analysis, etc.
Business Analysis
Business Plan
Microsoft Excel
Data Entry
Budget Management
PDF Conversion
Financial Modeling
Personal Budgeting
Romanian to English Translation
Sales Analytics
Andra T.
Bucharest, Romania
$45/hr
5.0
144 jobs
Passionate about design and computers, have been working as a freelance graphic designer since 2008. Interested in working on projects such as app design, web design, print design and retouching.
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Web Design
Figma
User Interface Design
Graphic Design
Banner Ad Design
Print Design
Minimalist
Photo Retouching
Logo Design
Adobe InDesign
Flyer Design
Photo Editing
Layout Design
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