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Volodymyr M.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$100/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I help founders, investors, and scaling companies accelerate growth, structure deals, and expand globally. With 15+ years of experience as CEO, COO, CRO, and strategic consultant, I bring a rare combination of business development, M&A/VC advisory, compliance expertise, and deep technology know-how in AI, Web3, and fintech. My strength is connecting finance and strategy with hands-on execution — helping companies raise capital, optimize operations, and build predictable revenue engines while staying fully aligned with regulatory requirements. Over my career, I have: 🔹Raised and structured $120M+ in capital across fintech, staffing, blockchain, and AI projects. 🔹Built compliance frameworks and supported licensing processes (VASP/DASP, e-money, KYC/AML, GDPR alignment) for fintech and Web3 companies entering new markets. 🔹Founded and scaled an IT outsourcing company, recruitment agency with a 50-person HR & Sales team serving global clients, blockchain startups accelerator (later closed due to the war in Ukraine). 🔹Led international teams of 100–350+ employees, driving P&L, KPIs, and operational excellence. 🔹Built go-to-market strategies that delivered 100K+ users in months and doubled company margins. 🔹Acted as a consultant and auditor preparing companies for fundraising, due diligence, and M&A, often in partnership with Big4 legal and audit firms. 🔹Delivered Web3/tokenomics advisory for 50+ projects, designing token economies, whitepapers, and investor decks. 🔹Implemented AI-powered solutions for lead generation, customer care, and loyalty programs, directly increasing client acquisition and retention. Core Expertise: 🔹 Business Development & Go-to-Market 🔹 Building predictable sales systems and pipelines. 🔹 Outbound/inbound strategy design for staffing, SaaS, and fintech ventures. 🔹Structuring loyalty programs to secure exclusive, multi-year contracts. 🔹Closing enterprise deals while scaling repeatable revenue systems. 🔹M&A and VC Advisory 🔹Auditing unit economics, P&L, and business models. 🔹Preparing investor materials, compliance checklists, and due diligence packages. 🔹Advising on capital structure, risk, and cross-border transactions. 🔹Compliance & Licensing (Fintech/Web3) 🔹Expertise with VASP/DASP licenses in Latin America and Europe. 🔹Building AML/KYC systems that satisfy regulators while supporting growth. 🔹Aligning GDPR and data-protection policies with operational and product design. 🔹Supporting e-money, payment, and digital asset platforms in achieving full regulatory readiness. 🔹Operations & Leadership (CEO, COO) 🔹Managing P&L and optimizing KPIs across multiple verticals. 🔹Launching new markets in regulated regions (EU, MENA, LatAm, Africa). 🔹Leading multi-functional teams and embedding scalable operational models. 🔹AI & Digital Transformation 🔹AI-driven lead generation, client support, and BI dashboards. 🔹Automation in recruitment pipelines, onboarding, and user engagement. 🔹Building subscription and in-app monetization models enhanced with AI personalization. 🔹Web3 & Tokenomics 🔹Tokenomics design for DeFi, NFT, and exchange projects. 🔹Whitepapers, governance models, and investor decks. 🔹Compliance with AML/KYC, GDPR, and regional licensing frameworks. Global Experience: 🔹Tier-1: UK, US, Nordics. 🔹EU: Central & Eastern Europe, including MGA and Curacao licensed environments. 🔹MENA & Asia: Based in Dubai, with deep GCC knowledge and expansion across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and APAC. 🔹LatAm: Salvador, Argentina, Brazil — strong focus on fintech and staffing growth. 🔹Africa: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa — payments, gaming, and scalable staffing operations. This global footprint lets me adapt strategies for both regulated and fast-emerging markets, always balancing compliance with aggressive growth. Why Work With Me: ⚡ Strategic + Hands-On: I don’t just advise, I build. From negotiating with investors to designing KPIs, I ensure execution delivers results. ⚡ Proven Results: $120M+ raised, 50+ projects advised, 300+ staff led, and multi-market launches executed. ⚡ Compliance First: Experienced with licensing, regulatory readiness, and audit frameworks in fintech/Web3 across multiple jurisdictions. ⚡ Cross-Disciplinary: Finance, staffing, AI, Web3, and operations — I combine perspectives that uncover unique growth opportunities. If you need a strategic yet practical executive partner to help raise capital, grow revenue, expand internationally, or launch AI/Web3-powered products with regulatory confidence, let’s connect.

  • Business Analysis
  • Business Plan
  • Product Design
  • White Paper
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Operational Planning
  • HR Policy
  • B2B Marketing
  • Blockchain Tokenization
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • SaaS Development
  • Licensing
  • Compliance
  • Fundraising
Tara S.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I help clients make sense of complex ideas and turn them into strategies and content that are clear, practical, and persuasive. Before AI, I completed both my undergraduate and graduate studies, writing a 100+ page masters thesis entirely on my own. That background taught me how to dig deep, analyze critically, and write with impact. Over the past 10+ years, I’ve worked across sectors including education, nonprofits, business, immigration, sustainability, and creative industries, giving me the range to adapt to different needs and audiences. Now, in 2025, I use tools like AI smartly. Not to replace my work, but to streamline research, spark ideas, and deliver faster. You’ll always get thoughtful, proactive, human-driven work that informs, inspires, and delivers measurable results supported by the best tools available. ⸻ How I Can Help You 🔍 Research & Strategy • Competitor & market analysis • Needs assessments & feasibility studies • Qualitative & quantitative research • Program development, evaluation & impact reports • Business plans, proposals & strategic documents ✍️ Content Development & Writing • SEO blogs, articles, whitepapers & newsletters • Company profiles, landing pages & website copy • Brand messaging, proposals, templates & internal docs • Campaigns, social media content & thought leadership pieces • E-courses, training materials, scripts & educational content • Digital products • Translation & multilingual content (English, Persian/Farsi, Kurdish/Sorani) ⸻ Keywords research consultant, strategy consultant, market research, competitor analysis, needs assessment, qualitative research, quantitative research, business plans, proposals, SEO blog writing, whitepapers, newsletters, social media content, landing page copy, website copywriter, brand messaging, storytelling, content strategist, internal documents, e-learning content, academic writing, translation, immigration content, sustainability writing, NGO strategy, nonprofit writing, startup consultant, education content, cultural writing, thought leadership, ghostwriting, travel itineraries, reels, ChatGPT

  • Strategic Planning
  • Market Research
  • Curriculum Development
  • Grant Writing
  • Business Plan Writing
  • Needs Assessment
  • Nonprofit Industry Consulting
  • Content Strategy
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Report Writing
  • Pitch Deck
  • Academic Writing
  • Social Impact Assessment
  • Industry Research
  • Data Analysis

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