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"Khaled did a terrific job on the project. The quality of the work was exceptional and he gave it to me a few days earlier than the deadline. He was very cooperative in answering my questions and was very open to making changes. I would highly recommend him as a freelancer." "He went above and beyond to over deliver on a financial analysis and valuation exercise and I was very happy with his results. Khaled was thoughtful, expedient and nice in character, as he always is. I will be looking to use him again at his earliest convenience, very professional and good guy all around. 5/5, A+, Top Shelf!" Those are some of clients testimonials as I am passionate about startups and helping entrepreneurs as well as investors making insightful decisions. I am a finance professional with over 11 years experience in Venture Capital, Investment Banking and Financial Advisory. Currently, I work with Deloitte Canada, as a senior associate specializing in modeling & valuation so you can get the quality of a big 4 firm for a fraction of the price. I developed strong Excel skills building valuation models and reviewing business plans. In my career, I participated in 7+ investments in startups from initiation to closing with over $50 MM under management. I am a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) and certified FMVA (Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst) from the Corporate Finance Institute so I can be efficient in delivering you the best practices.

I have been in private equity/ venture capital for the past 25 years. I worked for several years with BDC Capital, a $3 billion venture capital fund. Companies that I have been directly involved in have raised over $200M of venture capital and have achieved exits of $1.6 billion. I love working with very early stage companies. I provide a lot of value in getting your business ready for investment. I will offer very blunt feedback and help you position your company for success. I can provide feedback on the business plan, presentation, etc. In exceptional cases I can make introductions to investors that I believe will have a high likelihood of investing. I have been honored for my achievements. I have been a Business Pitch Judge at the prestigious Rice Business Plan Competition and Banff Venture Forum. I have also judged several international Pitch Competitions. I advise technology companies all over the world. I also act as a consultant on operational issues. I have also completed a few turnarounds as well. My services include: - Winning pitch decks - Financial Models - forecasting, analysis, problem solving - Investor pitch decks, strategy and identification of appropriate investors.. - Business planning and Strategic Consulting (business plan writing, business development, strategic analysis, marketing plan, market entry strategies) - Company valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions and Due Diligence, Value Creation Plans - Inbound Private Equity - helping companies respond with a strategy on how they will invest the funds - Venture Capital Funds - Expert Witness for a BC Supreme Court Trial - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - interim and mentoring - Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) - Market Research My knowledge of what works allows me to help you avoid common mistakes and proactively positions you to answer the tough questions. I want to give back and help others succeed. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals and dreams!

Dynamic and growth-driven entrepreneur with over 12 years of international experience launching, scaling, and advising high-impact ventures across Europe and North America. Founder of a $5M DeFi super app recognized among Romania's top companies for three consecutive years. Proven track record of driving 200% YoY revenue growth, facilitating international expansion for 12+ companies, and attracting 15+ global investors and VCs. Passionate startup mentor and ecosystem builder, having coached 50+ entrepreneurs—including 30+ female and underrepresented founders—through accelerators and global innovation hubs. Strategic advisor to EU-funded initiatives and international leaders, with expertise in business development, marketing, and early-stage fundraising. Recognized for creating a meaningful impact at the intersection of tech, inclusion, and global scale. Former national team swimmer, national record-breaker, and high-performance athlete, bringing elite discipline and resilience to every venture. What Sets Me Apart? 🏆 Proven Entrepreneur: Founded The Connecter, a venture valued at $5M, and other award-winning startups recognized among Canada’s best companies for three consecutive years. 🌍 Global Recognition: Finalist for Founder of the Year at the 2023 Global Startup Awards. 🤝 Trusted Mentor: Guiding startups through programs like Scotiabank Women Initiative, a $10B initiative supporting women entrepreneurs across Canada. 💼 Corporate & Accelerator Expertise: Stakeholder in a European Union crowdfund initiative and mentor at the UNDERDOG Accelerator in London. 🎓 VC Certification: Equipped with venture capital expertise from VC Lab. How I Can Help You: 🔹 Optimize your pitch deck to secure funding. 🔹 Marketing & Growth Hacking. 🔹 Craft impactful solutions to overcome business challenges. 🔹 Tech Development: Guide product development and tech solutions tailored to your business. 🔹 Build partnerships and networks that accelerate growth. 🔹 Strategic Planning: Develop actionable business plans and strategies to tackle challenges and seize growth opportunities. 🔹 Boost your digital presence and marketing impact. Why Clients Love Working with Me: "Eduard’s guidance is transformational. His strategic insights helped me grow my business from the ground up, attract a loyal clientele, and build a thriving online presence." – Izabella I., Founder, I.M Limitless "Eduard is an inspiring mentor. His advice has been pivotal in helping me navigate challenges and achieve milestones in my entrepreneurial journey." – Tasneem M., Co-Chair, New Brunswick Women in Business Let’s Build Something Extraordinary Together! Whether you’re an early-stage startup looking to refine your strategy, a growing business in need of mentorship, or a founder seeking funding expertise, I’m here to help. Let’s connect and take your vision to the next level!

I co-founded a deep-tech company as CEO and helped engineer its acquisition by Snap Inc. I now work with founders who are already building but stuck in misalignment they cannot see from inside the business. Before anything else, three things are worth clarifying because trust is the product in this line of work. First, my Upwork history looks different from my title. It spans hands-on sales execution: cold outreach, telesales, lead generation, and sales management. That was deliberate. I advise on revenue because I have done every seat in it, and I still take on select strategic sales and revenue leadership engagements where the fit is right. The execution years are not a past I am distancing myself from. They are the reason the advice holds up. Second, my profile was inactive from February 2023 until April 2026. I was based in Asia, focused on post-transaction matters following the Snap acquisition, advisory roles, corporate innovation work, and startup opportunities outside of Upwork. I am now back in Toronto, and this profile reflects what the work has become: leading strategy, positioning, fundraising-readiness, revenue, and technology-scope projects for founders and operators. Third, if you are making technology decisions, my role is not “developer for hire.” My experience comes from leading complex technical work from the business side. At the company Snap acquired, I owned the product vision and commercial direction while working alongside CTO-level technical leadership, translating deep computer-vision capability into a buyer-ready use case. That is the role I play in technology projects: defining the right problem, scope, commercial logic, and execution path before expensive build decisions get made. Most execution problems are not really execution problems. They are wrong priorities, unclear positioning, a sales process that does not match the buyer, a technical roadmap disconnected from commercial reality, or a founder too deep in the business to see what is actually slowing growth. That is where I operate. I am useful when a business has motion but not enough clarity. You may have leads, a product, a technical team, a pitch, or a list of projects, but something still feels off. The offer is not sharp enough. The sales conversation is inconsistent. The product vision is not translating into buyer demand. The founder is chasing too many priorities. I help identify what to ignore, what to fix, and where to focus next. I can help with: • Strategy and prioritization • Offer clarity and positioning • Sales process audits and restructuring • High-ticket sales strategy and consultative discovery • Strategic sales and revenue leadership • Founder and operator decision support • Fundraising readiness, raise narrative, and investor positioning • Technology project scoping and commercial validation • AI and automation project scoping and direction • Exit readiness and positioning for acquisition A large part of my work is helping businesses communicate value more clearly. That can mean tightening the sales process, reframing the offer, clarifying the buyer’s desired outcome, or identifying where the customer journey is creating friction. For high-ticket offers, I use identity-based framing ethically: not as pressure, but as a way to help buyers see whether a decision aligns with the direction they are already moving toward. How I work: clear scope before we start, and named ownership on every piece of the work. If I am not the right person for something, I say so in the first conversation, because a wrong engagement costs us both more than a short call. Relevant background: • Co-founder and CEO through the go-to-market phase of a deep-tech company acquired by Snap Inc. • Led product vision and commercial repositioning for complex computer-vision technology • Worked alongside CTO-level technical leadership through strategic acquisition • Founder of Soundboard.space, a principal-led strategic advisory and execution practice • 15+ years across sales, consulting, operations, and founder-led growth • IBM Global Services background in enterprise service operations, escalation paths, and structured client workflows • Experience with SMB, startup, service-based, enterprise, and technical founder environments When an engagement needs technical build, AI integration, or infrastructure delivery, I bring it through my practice with named ownership and transparent rates. I lead the commercial and strategic direction. Technical delivery runs through a dedicated technical lead with a decade of production experience. You always know who is doing what.

Most founders raising $1M–$10M make the same mistake: they build materials that answer their own questions instead of the investor's. After 6 years at PwC in M&A and Business Advisory and then $400M+ raised across 200+ founders in the last 7 years - I've seen exactly where rounds die. It's rarely the business. It's almost always the story, the model, or the way the materials are structured for the wrong audience. I work as your Fractional Chief Fundraising Officer. That means I own the entire capital process - from the first narrative session to the signed term sheet - so you can stay focused on building. Here's what that looks like in practice: - Investor Sentiment Analysis: Before touching a single slide, I identify what your target investors are actively deploying into right now, and what questions their investment committees are asking. Your materials are built around those answers. - Institutional-Grade Financial Modeling: PwC-trained, stress-tested, valuation-defended. Not a template. A model that holds up under the toughest diligence. - MENA & GCC Specialist : Deep relationships and insider knowledge of the Gulf capital ecosystem. If you're raising from family offices, sovereign wealth funds, or institutional investors in the region, this is a specific edge most advisors don't have. - End-to-End Deal Management: Pitch deck, data room, investor outreach, pipeline management, and closing mechanics. I don't hand you a deck and disappear. Recent results: $35M raised for Zenith Chain (blockchain infrastructure), $48M for Horizon at Nomi (real estate fund), $1.5M closed in 60 days for Vinesia (Web3 alt-assets). I only take 2 new clients a month. If you're raising $1M+ in the next 6 months and want to close faster with better terms, message me. We'll know in 20 minutes if it makes sense.