I have over 20+ years of experience launching staffing agencies from scratch. My clients call me a ONE-STOP-SHOP for all requirements that a staffing agency would have.
Focus Areas:
– Website Development
– Technology Consulting
– UI/UX Designing
– Graphic Designing
– Remote Technical/IT/Consultancy Support
– Lead Generation
– Marketing (SEO, SMM, Google, Facebook Ads etc...)
– Business Documentation
– Business Development
– Recruitment
Startup Consulting
Business Consulting
HR & Business Services
Staffing Needs
WordPress Consultation
Healthcare
Business Development
Email Marketing
LinkedIn Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Lead Generation
Website & CMS Bug Fix
Software Consultation
Jehanzeb S.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$65/hr
4.9
196 jobs
Most pre-seed and seed founders don't fail to raise because their deck is bad. They fail because they're not fundable yet. I help founders fix that before they approach investors: the financial model, the narrative, the numbers that don't hold up under diligence.
Over 7+ years I've worked directly with 180+ founders and diagnosed 11,000+ startups through my own Fundability Score assessment, a structured way of identifying exactly what's weakening a company's chances before a single investor meeting happens. This isn't a generic pitch-deck service. It's a diagnostic-first approach: find the specific gaps in your fundability, then fix them.
What I help with:
1) Fundability diagnosis (what's actually stopping you from being investor-ready)
2) Financial model builds and rebuilds
3) Investor narrative and fundraising strategy
4) Pitch decks built around a clear, defensible story
5) Business plans for funding, loans, or growth capital
6) TAM/SAM/SOM and market sizing
7) Revenue model and unit economics
8) Data room and due diligence preparation
I hold an MBA in change management and entrepreneurship from NUST Islamabad, and I run FounderHQ, a fundability-focused consultancy working with pre-seed and seed-stage founders across MENA and South Asia.
If you're not sure where the gaps are yet, send me what you have (deck, model, or business plan) and I'll tell you specifically what's weakening investor confidence before we talk about scope.
Startup Consulting
Startup Pitchbook
Business Consulting
Business Planning & Strategy
Business Plan
Venture Capital Consulting
Fundraising
Financial Modeling
Financial Projection
Financial Model
Fundraising Presentation
Pitch Deck
Investor Roadshow
Financial Management
Financial Planning
Danish A.
Lahore, Pakistan
$20/hr
4.8
7 jobs
Startup Consultant | Guiding Early-Stage Startups to Sustainable Growth | $100M+ Secured for Early-Stage Startups | 500+ Founders & CEOs Credit Me with Their Success | 50+ Startups Accelerated
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬.
They fail because of weak strategy, unclear positioning, poor investor targeting ➝ and no one in the room to say, “Here’s what actually works.”
That’s where I come in.
I work with founders who are serious about execution ➝ not just dreaming, but raising, building, and scaling with precision.
This isn’t generic consulting. It’s real, hands-on support across every stage of the founder journey ➝ backed by strategy, storytelling, and systems that drive results.
If you're building a startup, and you're done guessing the next move ➝ you're exactly who I work with.
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 & 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲
You don’t need 50 YouTube videos or five different mentors. You need structured advice that’s rooted in your reality ➝ and built to move.
➝ Startup Consultancy
➝ Founder’s Roadmap Sessions
➝ Business Model Design
➝ Product-Market Fit Strategy
➝ Go-to-Market Planning
𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬
Investors don’t fund potential. They fund clarity. I help you turn your vision into materials that raise eyebrows ➝ and capital.
➝ Business Plans
➝ Pitch Decks
➝ Financial Models
➝ Data Room & Due Diligence Preparation
𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 & 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Raising money is not just about sending cold emails. It’s a strategy game ➝ and I help you play it better than most.
➝ Fundraising Strategy & Coaching
➝ Customized Investor Lists (15,000+ Angels, VCs & PE Firms)
➝ Investor Targeting & Segmentation
➝ Cold Outreach Strategy & Messaging
➝ Warm Intros (when aligned)
𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 & 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠
Scaling too early kills startups. So does underplanning. I help you strike the balance ➝ with numbers, margins, and models that grow with you.
➝ Growth Marketing & Channel Audits
➝ Pricing & Monetization Strategy
➝ Unit Economics & Revenue Modeling
➝ Fractional CFO Support
➝ M&A & Exit Readiness Strategy
𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐀𝐈 & 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐎𝐩𝐬
Modern startups need modern infrastructure ➝ from tech to team. I help you build systems that don’t break as you grow.
➝ MVP Scoping & No-Code Product Strategy
➝ AI Integration Roadmaps
➝ Ethical Tech & Data Advisory
➝ Remote Ops & Team Playbooks
➝ Early-Stage Hiring Strategy
If you’re a founder building something fundable, or scaling something real, you don’t need more noise. You need signal. You need systems. You need someone who can get in the trenches and help you execute.
Let's discuss your ideas 💡!
Business Plan
Budget Management
Financial Audit
Microsoft Excel
Account Reconciliation
Microsoft Power BI
Financial Accounting
Accounting
Financial Statements Preparation
Financial Modeling
Pitch Deck
Forecasting
Financial Model
Financial Plan
Elevator Pitch
Muhammad S.
Lahore, Pakistan
$40/hr
5.0
17 jobs
🏆 Top Rated Food Scientist, R&D Specialist & Researcher (PhD)
🏆 100% Job Success Score
🏆 15+ years of Experience as a Professional Food and Beverage Expert
I’m a Seasoned Food Scientist, Nutrition Expert and Food Supplements/Nutraceuticals Consultant, with over a 15+ years of experience in:
✅ Food Product Recipe Development
✅ Food Product Testing and Analysis
✅ Food Handling and Storage
✅ Shelf Life Extension
✅ Recipe Modification & Optimization
✅ Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals
✅ Food Additives & Preservatives
✅ Food Supplements / Sports Nutrition
✅ Food Regulations and Product Standards
✅ Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP, ISO/FSSC 22000, GMPs)
I bring a strong blend of scientific expertise and hands-on industry experience to deliver solutions tailored to your project needs.
Whether you're launching a new product line, optimizing an existing recipe, or developing nutraceuticals, I’m here to help you achieve your goals efficiently.
💬 Contact me today, and let’s bring your vision to life!
Food & Beverage
Academic Writing
Academic Research
Literature Review
Research Papers
Scientific Literature Review
Food Science
Clinical Trial
Nutrition
Article Writing
Recipe Development
Recipe
Food & Supplements
Health & Wellness
Food
Danish J.
Lahore, Pakistan
$30/hr
4.7
268 jobs
$7.6M in assignment fees closed. 60+ real estate startups launched. One client went from 2 wholesale deals a month to 10+, closing over $1M. If you need contracts signed — not another consultant — yup keep reading.
I'm a Real Estate Acquisitions Manager and wholesaling expert with 10+ years helping real estate investors secure off-market properties through cold calling, lead generation, and creative financing (seller finance, subject-to, novation). I specialize in sourcing motivated sellers, negotiating profitable contracts, and building repeatable acquisition pipelines.
What sets me apart? I don't just consult — I close. I've negotiated directly with sellers, trained lead teams, and built acquisition systems from the ground up. I'm in the Top 1% of Top Rated Plus talent on Upwork — not because I chase short-term wins, but because I bring long-term results.
💬 MY RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES:
"Danish helped us go from 0 to $107K in wholesale deals in 30 days. He rebuilt our CRM, hired cold callers, and handled acquisitions like a beast."
— Tyson W., Utah-based wholesaler
"Every time I bring Danish in, things get fixed fast. Whether it's our CRM, cold calling process, or lead qualification — he brings order and results."
— Jamie W., Broker & Business Owner
"We'd struggled for months to close deals. Danish came in, trained our team, set up lead tracking, and helped us lock 3 contracts in under 3 weeks."
— Mitchell G., Real estate investor
💡 WHO I WORK WITH:
- Real Estate Wholesalers who need cold calling, appointment setting, lead intake systems, and closing support
- Fix-and-Flip & Buy-and-Hold Investors looking for qualified off-market leads and acquisitions
- Brokers & Startups who want end-to-end acquisition systems — cold calling, skip tracing, CRM, hiring, and follow-up
- Complete Beginners — busy 9-to-5 professionals starting a real estate investing or wholesaling business from scratch. I've launched 60+ real estate startups, and I'll build your first pipeline with you
Some clients want full-cycle support — others need a closer plugged into their pipeline. Either way: clean processes, strong seller rapport, profitable deal flow.
🛠 TOOLS & TECH STACK:
Cold Calling & Lead Management: Mojo Dialer, BatchLeads, REsimpli, REISift, CallTools, DealMachine, ReadyMode
CRMs & Automation: GoHighLevel, Pipedrive, HubSpot, Salesforce, FreedomSoft, Podio, InvestorFuse
Comms & Follow-Up: JustCall, CallRail, RingCentral, Kixie, Twilio, Google Voice
Marketing & Drips: SMS marketing/text blasting, direct mail, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Zapier
Project & Team Ops: ClickUp, Trello, Monday, Airtable, Slack
Property Data, Skip Tracing & Underwriting: PropStream, Privy, Reonomy, DataTree, ListSource, MLS, comping & ARV analysis
Admin & Docs: DocuSign, HelloSign, Calendly, Google Sheets, Loom
Through my agency Realty VAs, I've hired and trained 1,000+ real estate virtual assistants for cold calling, SMS outreach, lead intake, and CRM operations - giving my clients ready-to-go firepower to scale their acquisitions.
🚀 WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME:
"Best closer we've ever hired - hands down."
"Danish helped us close $100K+ in deals in just weeks."
"Took my broken acquisitions process and turned it into a machine."
🔑 LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Ready to close more wholesale deals, fix your lead pipeline, or systemize your real estate operation? Click the WHITE INVITE BUTTON and tell me your market, your lead source (or "I have nothing yet" that's fine), and your monthly deal target. I'll tell you where your pipeline is leaking... or how to build one from zero LITERALLY on the first call.
Real Estate Acquisition
Real Estate
Real Estate Financial Model
Underwriting
Real Estate Lead Generation
Project Management
Real Estate Virtual Assistance
Lead Generation
Cold Calling
Sales
Telemarketing
List Building
Outbound Sales
Real Estate Cold Calling
Mergers & Acquisitions
Abdul R.
Lahore, Pakistan
$20/hr
5.0
10 jobs
I have assisted clients in pitching investors, applying for financial assistance and getting immigration approvals through my comprehensive business plans, realistic financial models, and pitch decks. I offer my expertise across various platforms and have garnered a list of highly contented clients.
Value-Added Services Included with Your Plan
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✅ Free ZOOM consultation
✅ Multiple versions (for banks and VCs without any additional charges)
✅ Video explanation of the project delivered without any extra cost.
Startup Consulting
Startup Pitchbook
Business Plan
Business Plan Writing
Financial Model
Immigration Business Plan
Financial Projection
Financial Statements Preparation
Financial Plan
Financial Consulting
Financial Statement
Financial Modeling
Financial Accounting
Financial Reporting
Pitch Deck
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