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Olufemi O.

London, United Kingdom

$95/hr
4.8
46 jobs

25 years in commercial strategy across investment banking (Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, HSBC) and advising 80+ companies since 2014. I help SaaS, fintech and B2B founders accelerate revenue through sharper go-to-market strategy, pricing and commercial execution. ✅ RECENT CLIENT WINS ⬩ FinTech SaaS: Repositioned pricing and tightened follow-up. Cut CAC payback from 14 months to 9. ⬩ AI SaaS: Rebuilt go-to-market strategy. increased demo bookings 27% in three months. ⬩ B2B sales tech: Rewrote qualification and messaging. Closed $22k in new contracts in 90 days. ⬩ Premium wellness brand: Ran market research with HNWIs and C-suite executives. Found the positioning now driving their pricing. ✅ WHAT I DO ⬩ Commercial Strategy (GTM, Pricing, Revenue Growth) ⬩ Fundraising (Business Plans Pitch decks, Financial models) ⬩ Fractional Leadership (CRO/ CMO) ✅ MY BACKGROUND ⬩ Former investment banker: Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, HSBC ⬩ Founder and business advisor since 2014 - 80+ companies across SaaS, fintech, and professional services ⬩ UK law school graduate ✅ HOW I WORK ⬩ 60-min diagnostic call: I ask the right questions about your business and current challenges. ⬩ Analysis: I review your funnel, pricing, positioning, or sales process. ⬩ Roadmap: You get a clear plan with next steps. ✅ GET IN TOUCH Message me, or invite me to your job post. Tell me what's blocking your growth, and let's put together a strategy that works.

  • Startup Consulting
  • Business Consulting
  • Business Plan
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Marketing Automation
  • Sales Strategy
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • SaaS
  • AI Consulting
  • FinTech
  • B2B Marketing
  • Financial Modeling
  • Automated Workflow
  • Pricing Strategy Consulting
Tamana B.

Leicester, United Kingdom

$15/hr
5.0
9 jobs

Your business deserves contracts that are not only legally sound but commercially practical. I help startups, SMEs, agencies, consultants, and law firms draft, review, and redline contracts that protect interests, reduce risks, and support business growth. UK-based India-qualified Advocate | LLM Corporate Law & M.Sc Entrepreneurship (UK) | Contract Drafting, Review & Legal Research Specialist With an LL.M. in Corporate Law and an M.Sc. in Entrepreneurship from Nottingham Trent University, UK, I combine legal knowledge with a business-focused approach to create clear, practical, and commercially effective documents. I specialize in simplifying complex agreements, strengthening contractual protections, identifying risks, and delivering clean drafts, detailed redlines, and actionable summaries that help businesses move faster. CORE SERVICES ✅ Contract Drafting & Contract Review ✅ Contract Redlining & Track Changes ✅ Commercial Contracts & Business Agreements ✅ Legal Research & Legal Writing ✅ Corporate & Startup Documentation ✅ Compliance Documentation ✅ Privacy & Data Protection Documentation ✅ Trademark & IP Support ✅ Legal Content Writing & Proofreading ✅ Legal Administrative & Paralegal Support CONTRACT DRAFTING, REVIEW & REDLINING I draft, review, analyse, and revise a wide range of commercial agreements, including: • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) • Master Services Agreements (MSA) • Statements of Work (SOW) • Service Agreements • Software/SaaS Agreements • Vendor & Supplier Agreements • Consulting Agreements • Independent Contractor Agreements • Employment Agreements • Freelancer Agreements • Partnership Agreements • Founder Agreements • Shareholder Agreements • Licensing Agreements • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) • Letters of Intent (LOI) • Cross-border commercial contracts My support includes: Clause review and risk identification Contract amendments Liability, confidentiality, IP, termination, and payment clause review Plain-English summaries of key legal issues Negotiation support through documentation review STARTUP, CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LEGAL SUPPORT I support growing businesses with: • Startup legal documentation • Corporate documentation • Business structuring support • Due diligence assistance • Governance documentation • Investor-ready documentation • Compliance reviews • Legal risk assessments PRIVACY, DATA PROTECTION & COMPLIANCE I assist businesses with privacy and compliance documentation, including: • Privacy Policies • Terms of Service / Terms & Conditions • Data Processing Agreements (DPA) • GDPR compliance documentation • CCPA compliance documentation • Confidentiality and data security clauses • SaaS compliance documentation LEGAL RESEARCH & LEGAL WRITING I provide structured legal research using platforms including Lexis+ UK and LexisNexis, covering: • Case law research • Regulatory research • Legal memoranda • Legal summaries • Compliance research • Business-focused legal reports TRADEMARK & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SUPPORT I assist with: • Trademark searches and availability reports • Trademark documentation support • Copyright agreements • IP licensing agreements • Assignment agreements • Cease and desist documentation support CROSS-BORDER & INTERNATIONAL LEGAL SUPPORT I assist clients with cross-border documentation involving: • UK–India business matters • International commercial agreements • Import/export documentation support • Arbitration and dispute documentation support (non-litigation) IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTATION SUPPORT I provide documentation assistance for UK and US immigration matters, including: • Supporting document preparation • Application checklists • Cover letters • Client intake and file organization • Case management support LEGAL VIRTUAL ASSISTANT & PARALEGAL SUPPORT I also provide reliable legal support for law firms and businesses, including: • Document review • Proofreading and formatting • Contract administration • Legal research assistance • File organization • Drafting support • Workflow and deadline tracking WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME ✔ Corporate Law LL.M. from a UK university ✔ India-qualified Advocate ✔ Experience supporting UK and international clients ✔ Strong contract drafting and document review skills ✔ Business-focused approach with attention to detail ✔ Clear communication and organized delivery Availability: Hourly | Fixed-price | Retainer Flexible support across UK, US, and international time zones. Send me your agreement type, jurisdiction, and deadline, and I’ll confirm the best approach and timeline. Please note: I provide drafting, research, review, and documentation support. I do not provide legal advice or opinions requiring admission/licensing in a specific jurisdiction unless authorized to do so.

  • Startup Consulting
  • Contract Drafting
  • Corporate Law
  • Legal Agreement
  • Legal Drafting
  • Immigration Law
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Document Review
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • AI Content Writing
  • Legal Documentation
  • SaaS
  • GDPR Compliance Review
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement
  • Privacy Policy Writing
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Trademark Law
  • Business Consulting
  • Legal Consulting
Garry L.

Northwich, United Kingdom

$75/hr
4.9
62 jobs

I've spent 20 years helping grow businesses through growth strategies, business improvement and governance. Throughout this career, I've helped innovate and introduce new products to market, including completely disrupting the email marketing industry, leading the evolution towards marketing automation. I developed the first-ever marketing automation business model and innovated in the areas of media attribution and databases, creating the UK first Customer Data Platform (CDP). All my businesses have shown significant growth and part of that comes from my skills in sales & marketing. I have a strong passion for these areas, I believe they should be the centre of any business and everything works around them, as this is the thing that drives company growth. I think string, thought leadership is key, through both written evidence and strong presenting, where you understand the client need and articulate how you can solve it. As an executive & non-executive director, as well as a founder & entrepreneur, I've always put a strong emphasis on building the company culture of my businesses and working hard with teams to build inclusive working environments where I believe people work best when they feel appreciated. I've been a mentoring for people within my businesses, but also for business owners in other companies, who I have helped in their personal development, as well as the business they work for. I've written the go-to-market and business strategies for multiple businesses, taking ownership of their delivery and ensuring that the whole business is bought into the strategy. I have done extensive market research to ensure propositions are aligned to not just the business but the industry as a whole. My current business is all about helping startups and small businesses to grow and take control of marketing. I coach and train people so that they can do the work themselves, avoiding large agency fees and expensive marketing budgets. I firmly believe people can do more if they understand a subject and are encouraged to take control of it. Working efficiently is a big part of what I teach and a lot of this is about knowing what not to work on because the choices and options are so vast they often make people and businesses feel overwhelmed. As part of this, I've developed a unique set of tools for small businesses, allowing them to work like big brands but with less effort or budgets. These include a marketing plan for small business, audience avatars, social media conversation starters and a channel mapping tool. Throughout my career, I have written extensively about these subjects, in industry journals & magazines, for company blogs, in white papers, on publications like Medium.com, as well as presenting on the subjects at key industry events. I left my role as CEO at RedEye to focus on setting up a new business dedicated to helping business owners take control of their working lives but also to dedicate more time to my passion for writing, in whatever format. I intentionally took the decision to offer my writing skills below what I am told they are worth because my goal in leaving my executive role was to help more people and businesses at all levels. Previously I'd helped massive global brands make millions more, but in reality, billion-dollar companies don't appreciate that as much, so I wanted to work with businesses that I can have more of an impact on. I put this into my writing and hourly rate, but only working with businesses where I think I will help them and add value. Finally, my non-work passion is sport. Basketball, football, soccer, athletics, martial arts and trail running are some of the things that I love to participate in, watch and write about.

  • Marketing Automation
  • Career Coaching
  • Business Coaching
  • Digital Marketing
  • Business Writing
  • Business Plan
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Email Marketing
Neville C.

West Kingsdown, United Kingdom

$39/hr
5.0
284 jobs

Hi, I’m Neville, an Expert-Vetted freelancer (top 1% on Upwork) with 11+ years of experience helping brands define their positioning, structure their digital presence, and align content with how people actually search, evaluate, and make decisions. I work at the strategic layer behind websites, content, and SEO, bringing clarity before anything gets built or written. My areas of four main focus are: 1. Positioning & Messaging I define how your brand should be understood, what it needs to communicate, and how that message carries across your website and content. This removes internal confusion and gives everything a clear, consistent direction. 2. Website & Content Structure I plan how your website should be organised so it reflects how people actually navigate and make decisions. That includes page structure, hierarchy, and user flow, ensuring your site makes sense and supports conversion. 3. SEO & Search Direction (Including AI Search) I shape content direction around search intent, site structure, and discoverability across both traditional search and newer AI-driven platforms. The focus is on visibility that’s built to last, not just quick wins. 4. Written Content Once the direction is clear, I support execution across website copy, SEO content, and other key assets. Everything is built on a defined structure, so it connects, scales, and performs as it should. How I work I’m typically brought in before or during website projects, whether it’s a new build, restructure, or growth phase. I work closely with founders, marketers, designers, developers, and agencies to: - Define structure before design and development. - Align messaging across teams. - Translate internal knowledge into clear, usable content. - Keep projects moving in the right direction. Experience - 11+ years of hands-on experience. - Expert-Vetted (top 1% on Upwork). - Worked with 20+ agencies and their clients. - Delivered hundreds of pages across websites, platforms, and content projects. - Long-term partnerships with brands and agencies (up to 4+ years). If you need clearer positioning, a stronger website structure, or better direction behind your content, feel free to reach out.

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Inbound Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Market Research
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Amazon Advertising Console
  • Ghostwriting
  • Amazon Listing Optimization
  • Amazon FBA
  • Content Writing
  • Sales Copywriting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Online Writing
  • Copywriting
Abdul-Qudus O.

London, United Kingdom

$35/hr
4.0
1 jobs

Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience building SaaS platforms, AI-powered applications, internal tools, customer-facing products, and startup MVPs. I've worked as a Founding Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, and Product Engineer across startups and established companies, helping teams take ideas from concept to production. I build MVPs that are production-ready, and ship faster than traditional dev cycles. I help founders and teams go from prototypes to revenue-ready apps in a whim. I specialize in: -> Building modern web applications with React, Next.js, TypeScript and Node.js -> Designing scalable frontend architectures -> Developing AI-enabled products using OpenAI, Claude and LLM integrations -> Building startup MVPs quickly without sacrificing quality -> Integrating APIs, analytics, authentication and payment systems Recent work includes: • AI-powered content and productivity tools • Climate-tech applications serving thousands of users • SaaS platforms with complex user workflows • Internal business tools and dashboards • Customer-facing web applications If you're looking for an engineer who can contribute beyond implementation and help shape product decisions, architecture, and user experience, I'd be happy to discuss your project. STACK: AI: Claude, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, RAG, LangChain Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS Backend: Python, Node.js, FastAPI, NestJS Database: PostgreSQL, Supabase, MongoDB, Redis Automation: n8n, OpenClaw DevOps: Docker, AWS, Vercel, CI/CD

  • JavaScript
  • Vue.js
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Mobile App Development
  • Nuxt.js
  • AI Chatbot
  • AI Model Development
  • AI Agent Development
  • SaaS Development
  • Web Development
  • Software Development
  • OpenAI API
  • AI App Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
Ryan P.

Horley, United Kingdom

$50/hr
4.9
43 jobs

I’m a senior talent partner with deep experience scaling high-growth startups and building world-class teams inside some of the most recognisable tech companies. I’ve led recruiting for Instagram and the Metaverse team in London, and prior to that I headed up hiring at Twitter in London, where I helped build Software Engineering, Mobile, Product, and Design teams from the ground up. Alongside big tech, I’ve scaled startups at different stages of growth, including General System, Attio, Kittl, Presence, Scoreplay, Elliptic, and Sphere. This mix of hyper-growth startup environments and large, complex organisations has given me a practical, hands-on understanding of what it takes to hire well, move fast, and build sustainable teams. I specialise in end-to-end recruiting and talent strategy, from advanced sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter and other platforms, through to hiring for highly technical roles such as Software Engineers (Frontend, Backend, Full Stack) and Machine Learning Engineers. I also work closely with founders and leaders to improve internal hiring processes, reduce time-to-hire, and design effective interview frameworks. Beyond hiring, I support candidates and companies with CV writing, FAANG interview preparation, job description writing, career coaching, and employer branding. I’m always happy to chat—feel free to drop me a note and we can set up a call anytime.

  • Recruiting
  • Data Analysis
  • Human Resource Information System
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • IT Sourcing
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Candidate Evaluation
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Resume Design
  • Resume Screening
  • LinkedIn Profile
  • LinkedIn Profile Creation

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