Complex businesses are systematically undervalued when they raise capital or pursue an exit, because standard frameworks cannot see what actually drives their value. I close that gap by doing two things most advisors cannot. I use first principles thinking to uncover that unseen value, and narrative engineering to illustrate it so that investors and acquirers not only understand but also find compelling enough to close deals at a premium.
I am a C-Level Consultant and Executive Coach with 25 years of experience across product development at Ford Motor Company and Robert Bosch GmbH, consulting strategy at Roland Berger and as an independent advisor for 15+ global companies in every major continent. Since 2020, I advised startups in raising $12M in seed funding and closing $400M+ in acquisition deals. I have a 100% record in exceeding short term business goals as a fractional CFO, COO or CMO for companies.
I design clarity from ambiguity.
My current roles:
General Partner, Evolvia: A venture capital syndicate firm.
Creator, Bulletproof Pitch: Coaching for pitch decks, PPMs, and fund theses.
Board Member, Shala Cooperative: A platform for freelance collaboration.
Strategy Advisor, Ulysses Holdings: Advisory for deal‑origination systems.
Visionary Lead, Profound Human: In‑person projects to unlock human potential.
Experience and track record
5 ventures founded/invested: 1 successful exit
10 years in strategy consulting
15 years in systems engineering and organizational design
20+ companies and 50+ founders advised
100+ pitch decks built or reviewed: over $400M in deals closed
200+ articles on business, technology, and the human psyche
Beyond boardrooms and term sheets, I’ve channeled creativity into human‑centered projects; from festivals in Berlin and a retreat in Latin America to a cooperative in Colorado, a restaurant pop‑up in Detroit, and an after‑school program in South Africa.
Startup Consulting
Startup Pitchbook
Business Coaching
Management Consulting
Pitchbook
Strategy
Financial Planning
Pitch Deck
Elevator Pitch
Fundraising
Go-to-Market Strategy
Innovation Strategy
Business Innovation
New Product Innovation
Valuation
Dionysis P.
Bochum, Germany
$25/hr
5.0
15 jobs
I help founders and VCs tell better stories, build smarter strategies, and win bigger deals.
I bring a rare combination of experience:
Built and exited a startup (2020 – 2023)
Fundraising Consultant & Mentor for tech startups in the US (2023 - Now)
Analyst for a family office investing in top-tier VC funds (biotech, SaaS, frontier tech)
Associate at the first ever VC fund in Cyprus (deeptech focused)
Content Manager for the biggest VC/Startup newsletter in Europe.
What I do:
📊 Venture Capital Analysis: market maps, deal memos, startup due diligence, fund comparisons
🚀 Startup Growth Strategy: GTM audits, early traction planning, pricing models, content strategy
🧠 Narrative & Content: Research articles, blog posts, pitch decks, investor briefs
If you're a founder preparing to raise or a VC looking to scale your content and thesis, I can help.
Let’s talk if you need someone who understands both sides of the table.
Finance & Accounting
Economic Analysis
Research Methods
Equity Research
Academic Research
Writing
Conduct Research
Research Paper Writing
Proofreading
Data Analysis
Content Writing
Business Development
Venture Capital
Fundraising
Private Equity
Lars V.
Hamburg, Germany
$70/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Hi, I’m Lars, a PMP®—certified Project and Strategy Consultant with 7+ years of experience supporting startups, SMEs, and multinational companies across Europe, Southeast Asia and China.
My background spans corporate development, digital transformation, M&A, international expansion, and startup advisory, with hands‑on leadership in both consulting firms and high‑growth environments.
What I Deliver:
🏢 Management & Growth Consulting
✔ Business Model, Process & Portfolio Optimization
✔ B2B Business Development & Lead Generation Strategy
✔ Go-to-Market (GTM) & International Expansion Strategy
✔ Strategic Project & Transformation Management
✔ M&A, Due Diligence Support & Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
✔ Executive & Intercultural Communication
🚀 Startup & Founder Advisory
✔ Business Model Refinement & Validation
✔ Investor-Ready Pitch Deck & Fundraising Strategy
✔ Go-to-Market Strategy, Pilot Design & Traction Strategy
✔ Founder Mentoring & Strategic Sparring
Selected Impact:
📊 Led €250k cross-functional transformation program with 20+ international stakeholders
📊 Built market entry & localization strategies for 25+ companies expanding into Asia
📊 Supported M&A target scouting & subsidiary integrations in PE-backed environment
📊 Designed governance structures, KPIs & executive reporting frameworks
📊 Improved operational workflows applying Lean Six Sigma and and structured PM methods
Whether you need an expert to:
⭐ Sharpen your business model & processes — Clarify positioning, strengthen monetization logic, and design an executable strategy.
⭐ Structure your Go-to-market (GTM) & international expansion strategies — Develop data‑backed strategies with clear prioritization, risk assessment, and actionable roadmaps.
⭐ Act as your strategic sparring partner — Challenge assumptions, expose blind spots, and elevate decision quality with direct and honest feedback.
⭐ Lead complex projects & transformations — Bring structure, accountability, and execution discipline to multi-stakeholder initiatives.
⭐ Guide M&A & post-merger integration (PMI) initiatives — Provide structured due diligence guidance, integration planning, and stakeholder alignment.
with certifications and professional training on-hands:
🎓 Project Management Professional (PMP)®
🎓 Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
🎓 Open Innovation
🎓 Design Thinking for Innovation
and software competencies:
🧰 Productivity & Office — Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace (GSuite)
🗂️ Project & Collaboration — Miro, Jira, Asana, Trello
📇 CRM System — Capsule, Zoho, SalesForce
🌐 Website Editing — Wordpress, HTML 5
Let's connect to find out how I can support you achieving measurable results!
Startup Consulting
Business Planning & Strategy
Management Consulting
Market Research
Project Management
Business Development
Go-to-Market Strategy
Strategic Planning
Sales Funnel
Lead Generation
Market Analysis
Corporate Strategy
Business Modeling
Business Transformation
Intercultural Communication
Martin F.
Berlin, Germany
$35/hr
5.0
3 jobs
I am passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation. Throughout my career, I have developed numerous projects and co-founded two companies. This experience has provided me with invaluable insights into the startup and business ecosystem, allowing me to become an expert in the field.
In recent years, I have focused on supporting the growth of startups, both in my own ventures and by assisting others. I have led multiple startups from 0 to 1. I am an advisor and mentor, offering guidance and hands-on execution across various fields.
The fields I can help you the most with are:
- Startup mentoring
- Business plan creation
- Definition of business model
- Growth strategies
- Investor decks creation
- Design Thinking implementation
- Project Management
Business Coaching
Business Plan
Strategic Plan
Coaching
Project Management
Design Thinking
Growth Strategy
Business Modeling
Pitch Deck
Innovation Strategy
Investment Strategy
Facilitation
Robin G.
Bad Rodach, Germany
$120/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I'm a Technology & Innovation Consultant and Entrepreneur with a track record of fostering collaboration between startups and corporations. Whether you're a startup seeking guidance on navigating the corporate landscape or an enterprise in search of a Startup Incubation or Venture Corporation program, I can help bridge the gap.
As a co-founder of Hubql, a platform facilitating collaboration among tech professionals in visualizing, implementing, and documenting data models and API schemas, I have firsthand experience in tech innovation. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in transforming a 12-person incubation unit into a thriving 135-person IT innovation provider as part of a Digital Innovation Lab initiative. This experience has strengthened my interdisciplinary understanding and hands-on approach.
I thrive on tackling new challenges and delivering practical solutions to seemingly unconquerable problems. My robust IT background enables me to identify and comprehend technology trends and opportunities, while my recent business experiences have provided me with a holistic view of innovation.
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