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Highlights: - Ex-senior strategy consultant with PA Consulting Group (UK) - Top rated on Upwork with $100K+ earnings, 200+ projects and 1800+ hours worked - 19+ years of experience with tech majors and startups on go/no-go, market fit analysis, GTM, opportunity analysis, strategy and market research - Clientele includes IDC, NEC (Japan), ATPI, Palo Alto Network, Eternal Robotics, Eclipse Energy (previously Gold H2), Square Facts, Lusion Group, Innovate Charlotte, Tharwa Ventures Ltd., Intuilize, Symmetra Global, Argyle Earth, Enchanted Rock, The Grow CFO Co, tokentus investment AG, among others Detailed profile: My 19+ years of work exp. includes working with enterprises as well as startups and tech innovators, where I led and managed hands-on-consulting, market research, competitive intelligence, customer landscape analysis / VoC and other strategic advisory projects. My expertise range from market analysis (TAM SAM and SOM assessments, market trends, benchmarking, GTM strategy, location analysis, market entry strategy, pricing strategy, and opportunity / gap assessment), customer analysis (psychographic and demographic assessment, VoC studies, need / gap assessment), to competitive analysis (strategy analysis, branding studies, pricing studies, SWOT analysis, digital presence analysis, etc.) What I can bring to your project: ✔ Clear costs and timelines ✔ 18+ years of experience in market research, competitive intelligence, customer studies, pricing strategy and strategy development ✔ Industry agnostic outlook with expertise of working in sectors such as technology, real estate, AI, energy, CPG, FMCG, financial services, etc. ✔ Strong understanding and networks in the technology and renewable energy verticals (like AI / ML, drones, wearables, green and low emission hydrogen, solar, renewable energy and sustainability, edge computing) Some key achievements - - Have successfully completed more than 200 projects on Upwork alone. - Associated with several clients in the startups space, as well as established tech firms for more than 14 years now. - Advised an oil and gas major (downstream + upstream) on their digital transformation journey. - Worked with a green hydrogen startup to identify possible end user targets for green hydrogen as well as the by-product - oxygen - Worked with a SF author and publisher to identify best marketing approach and advertising channels - Helped an edge computing startup identify partnerships opportunities at local level in the US - Advised a influencer-owned beauty brand most successful business model, including financial model and forecast - Helped a b2b ecommerce software manufacturer identify TAM, SAM and SOM, as well as growth expectations for its fund raising pitch book. Worked with the client for creating the pitch book - Worked with an e-sports supplement startup to identify the most promising products, current gaps and sales channels (through opportunity analysis and customer analysis)

I help businesses and start-ups to validate ideas, enter new markets, and raise funding with investor-ready pitch decks and deep market research. Worked with founders across US, UK & India on strategy, branding, and growth execution. I’m Avi Kapoor, a senior market research, business strategy, and brand consulting professional helping founders, startups, SMEs, and global companies make smarter decisions, enter new markets, build strong brands, and raise capital with confidence. With 15+ years of cross-industry experience, I work at the intersection of research, strategy, branding, and execution, ensuring insights don’t just sit in reports, but actually translate into growth. I’ve supported clients across fintech, SaaS, AI, XR, e-commerce, fashion, consumer brands, infrastructure, and emerging tech, delivering data-backed market intelligence, GTM strategies, investor pitch decks, brand positioning, and conversion-focused websites. What I Help You With 1. Market Research & Business Intelligence 2. Market sizing (TAM / SAM / SOM) 3. Industry & opportunity analysis 4. Primary interviews & secondary research 5. Competitive benchmarking & white-space mapping Go-To-Market & Expansion Strategy 1. Market entry & international expansion 2. Pricing, positioning & customer segmentation 3. Launch roadmaps & growth playbooks Investor Pitch Decks & Fundraising Support 1. Investor storytelling & structure 2. Financial narrative & traction framing 3. VC-ready decks for Seed to Series B+ Branding & Website Strategy 1. Brand positioning & messaging 2. Company profiles & corporate presentations 3. Conversion-focused website structure & content 4. Strategic alignment between brand, product & GTM AI & Emerging Tech Advisory 1. AI opportunity identification 2. Use-case prioritisation & feasibility 3. Strategy decks & advisory for founders and enterprises Sample Client Work 1. Gupshup (Conversational AI): South America market entry strategy & GTM roadmap 2. FIA Technology (Fintech): Market repositioning, competitor strategy & outreach 3. Indigo (Airlines): Updating the design language and new app structure 4. Fovari by Yara Shoemaker (Luxury Fashion): From concept to Paris Fashion Week 5. Fectar (XR Platform), Nexuus, Etoile, FlowerStore, NIUA, BeYou Furniture, Flare Bright (Drones): Research, branding, strategy & expansion support Why Clients Choose Me ✅ $8,000+ earned on Upwork | 100% Job Success ✅ Experience with Fortune 500s, VCs & fast-scaling startups ✅ Strong mix of analytical depth + visual storytelling ✅ Global exposure across India, UK, Europe & emerging markets ✅ Clear, structured, decision-ready outputs — not fluff What You’ll Receive ✔️ Deep primary & secondary research ✔️ Investor-ready pitch decks ✔️ GTM & business strategy frameworks ✔️ Brand & website strategy aligned to growth ✔️ Research-backed reports & whitepapers ✔️ AI & emerging tech opportunity roadmaps If you’re looking for sharp insights, clear strategy, and execution-ready thinking, let’s talk. 📩 Message me to discuss how we can turn your next business move into a competitive advantage. Core Keywords: Market Research | Business Strategy | Branding | Website Strategy | Pitch Decks | Go-To-Market | AI Consulting | Competitive Analysis | Fundraising | Expansion Strategy | Due Diligence | Startup Consulting | VC Advisory

Most startups do not fail because of bad ideas. They fail because execution becomes chaotic as they scale. As a founder or CEO, your biggest operational risk is not lack of effort — it is scaling faster than your systems can handle. What worked at 10 people breaks at 30. What worked at seed stage creates chaos at growth stage. I work with post-seed and Series A companies as a Fractional COO and Operating Partner to build scalable operational systems, reduce execution bottlenecks, and create investor-grade business discipline. My role is simple: bring structure to chaos, turn founder dependency into scalable systems, improve execution velocity, and build organizations that can scale without operational collapse. I am not a traditional consultant. I operate inside the business alongside founders and leadership teams to drive measurable operational outcomes across: operations, organizational design, execution systems, reporting infrastructure, AI-enabled automation, and cross-functional accountability. Over the last 10+ years, I have worked in leadership positions including CEO, Managing Director, and COO across fintech, AI, Web3, and technology-driven businesses. My focus is operational leverage. Recent outcomes include: Reduced operational costs by 35% without layoffs Improved execution turnaround times by 60%+ Reduced investor onboarding time by 67% for a fintech company Scaled transaction capacity 4x without increasing headcount Reduced loan disbursement cycles from 5 days to under 12 hours Supported 300% YoY revenue growth for an AI platform through scalable delivery systems Reduced delivery cycle times by 55% through process redesign and automation I typically work with companies facing: scaling inefficiencies, leadership bandwidth issues, poor operational visibility, team misalignment, execution bottlenecks, or operational chaos caused by rapid growth. My engagements are designed to create: operational clarity, scalable systems, measurable accountability, and faster execution across the organization. Core areas include: ✔ Fractional COO Leadership ✔ Startup Operations & Scale Systems ✔ Organizational Restructuring ✔ KPI Dashboards & Executive Reporting ✔ Process Optimization & Automation ✔ AI-Enabled Operations ✔ Leadership Cadence & Accountability Systems ✔ Operational Audits & Execution Frameworks ✔ Investor-Ready Reporting Infrastructure I work best with: Funded startups, founder-led companies, and growth-stage businesses preparing for aggressive scale, fundraising, or operational transformation. I intentionally work with a limited number of companies at a time to stay deeply involved in execution and leadership alignment. If your company is growing faster than your systems, or if execution is becoming founder-dependent, we should talk. — Shibam Sarbswa

📌 Akhil Madav | Startup Growth Consultant & Business Expansion Expert | Research Expert 🚀 Sourcing expert | Business acceleration | Investor & corporate connections ✅ What I Offer on Upwork 🔍 Research-Led Market Entry With 9+ years of deep-dive research across sectors—natural & Ayurvedic products, biopharma startups, plant-based ventures (e.g., Rootico)—I deliver data-driven insights to help startups expand into India, Germany, and Southeast Asia. 🚀 Startup Growth & GTM Strategy I’ve designed and executed GTM programs, startup bootcamps, delegation missions, and events that connect startups with investors, corporates, and government partners to accelerate traction and growth. 🤝 Investor & Ecosystem Connections Tap into my strong network of VCs, accelerators, incubators, mentors, and large enterprise partners across India, Germany, and SEA to fuel your fundraising and partnerships. 🎯 Core Skills Market Research: Qualitative & quantitative (TAM/SAM/SOM, competitor analysis, user segmentation) GTM Planning: Strategy development and business advising Vendor & Partner Scouting: Sourced for B2B and D2C products Logistics & Export Research: Managed India‑to‑Poland shipments using DHL, Shiprocket, and Bluedart Project Management & Recruitment: Coordinated startup initiatives and team building Ecosystem Facilitation: Engaged incubators, mentors, VCs, and government bodies 💡 Select Research Highlights Conducted market positioning research for natural & Ayurvedic skincare, targeting Indian and European consumers Evaluated clinical pipelines, regulatory paths, and fundraising viability of biotech startups Developed GTM strategy for a plant-based food brand (Rootico), including segmentation and pricing Mapped and vetted packaging vendors in India—tin, fertilizer, and natural product packaging—including sourcing suppliers, negotiating MOQs, and shipping sample rounds 💼 Let’s Work Together! If you're looking for a research-driven growth expert who combines market intelligence, sourcing expertise, and ecosystem connectivity to accelerate your global expansion, drop me a DM or email—let’s discuss how we can work together!