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Former founder turned investor at one of the largest pre-seed venture firms. Here to help with anything related to: - Venture Capital -Fundraising strategy -Pitching -Go-to-market strategy -How to get into a startup accelerator -Executive Coaching -Sales & Marketing

Startup Strategist, Brand Architect, Founder of Vora Collective the "arm" of the parent company TechVora i am the COO at TechVora. I specialize in turning big ideas into investor-ready realities through bold branding, powerful pitch decks, and strategic business planning that speaks the language of growth and funding. Whether you're launching a tech startup, reimagining your wellness brand, or preparing to pitch a new CPG product, I bring high-level strategy and polished design to every phase of your vision. My work blends creative storytelling with investor-backed logic ensuring your deck, business plan, or go-to-market strategy is both beautiful and bankable. What I Bring to the Table: • Founder of 4 ventures (Tech, Wellness, Fashion, Consumer Goods) • Rebranded and scaled 15+ companies from concept to launch • Created pitch decks that helped secure $10M+ in early-stage capital • Expert in startup consulting, branding, market positioning, and GTM strategy • Experience across 60+ industries—from SaaS to lifestyle brands • 5-star feedback from clients across the globe • Fast, responsive, and collaborative—your business is my business My Secret Sauce: I don’t just build decks I build momentum. From competitive analysis and customer personas to clean, high-conversion visuals, everything I deliver is crafted to move investors, excite audiences, and grow your brand with clarity and confidence. Let’s Build Something That Sticks. If you're ready to elevate your business with strategy that sells and design that delivers, I’m just one message away. Let’s make magic. Chealsea Turnbow Startup Consultant | Brand Strategist | COO, TechVora Professional Highlights: • Led branding and pitch strategy that contributed to over $3.5 million in early-stage funding across startups in wellness, fintech, and consumer goods. • Scaled a startup’s Instagram account from 0 to 22,000+ followers organically within 4 months through targeted content strategy and influencer collaborations. • Directed a product launch campaign for a wellness brand that achieved sold-out inventory within 72 hours of release, entirely through social media and email marketing. • Developed and executed a digital marketing strategy for a fashion startup that resulted in a 210% increase in online sales within 60 days. • Created pitch materials that helped secure national retail placement for a beverage brand within 5 months of launch. • Rebranded and relaunched a tech consulting firm, resulting in a 5x increase in qualified client leads and enterprise partnerships within 90 days. • Designed and led a crowdfunding campaign for a consumer product that raised $120,000+ in pre-orders with no paid ads.

Accomplished Finance Executive | Business Consultant | Corporate Governance Expert With 30+ years of experience in finance, investments, and corporate governance, I specialize in managing diverse investment portfolios and leveraging industry trends to drive strong returns. My career has been defined by exceptional leadership in high-pressure environments, excelling in strategic decision-making, team management, and fostering high-performance cultures. Since March 2021, I have been a hands-on business consultant, advising over 100+ startups and SMEs on strategic planning, financial management, and e-commerce growth. I have worked with renowned programs, including TRI-GIZ, TRI-Oxfam, EMDAAD, Scale Hub by Nawaya, Boost by Injaz, YLP Inc 2, and multiple Berytech initiatives—demonstrating my commitment to enhancing SME competitiveness and financial sustainability. My strategic insights and consultative approach empower startups and businesses to refine their models, secure funding, and scale effectively.

I help founders and CEOs build profitable, scalable businesses by bringing Fortune 500 operating discipline to startups and growth-stage companies. With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience, I have led ecommerce, finance, operations, supply chain, fulfillment, and growth initiatives for both established brands and emerging companies. My background combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational execution, allowing me to improve profitability while building systems that support sustainable growth. I have served as both an operating executive and a strategic advisor, helping companies increase margins, improve cash flow, optimize inventory, build financial models, prepare for fundraising, and execute go-to-market strategies. Whether your company needs an experienced executive for a few hours each week or interim leadership during a critical growth stage, I provide practical, results-oriented guidance without the cost of a full-time executive. Areas of Expertise • Fractional COO Leadership • Fractional CFO Leadership • Financial Modeling & Forecasting • Cash Flow Planning & KPI Dashboards • P&L Management • Investor Reporting & Board Materials • Fundraising Preparation (SAFE, Seed, Series A) • Ecommerce Strategy (DTC & Omnichannel) • Supply Chain Optimization • Inventory Planning & Demand Forecasting • Fulfillment & Logistics • Operations Scaling • Organizational Design & Process Improvement • Product Launch & Go-to-Market Strategy • Executive Coaching for Founders Representative Results • Increased gross margin from 36% to 45% through supply chain and operational improvements. • Built demand planning and inventory systems that reduced excess inventory while improving product availability. • Managed a $35M ecommerce business with full P&L responsibility. • Launched and scaled direct-to-consumer brands for Hallmark. • Improved marketing efficiency through data-driven customer acquisition and ROAS optimization. • Built mobile-first ecommerce experiences that generated approximately 70% of revenue through mobile channels. • Implemented AI-powered personalization to improve customer engagement and conversion. • Delivered a Net Promoter Score of 72 through operational excellence and customer experience improvements. Industries • Consumer Products • Ecommerce • Retail • Subscription Businesses • CPG • Manufacturing • SaaS • Marketplaces • Early-Stage Startups • Private Equity Portfolio Companies Executive Experience Startup & Growth-Stage Business Strategy & Financial Consultant (2020–Present) Advise founders, investors, and leadership teams on finance, operations, fundraising, supply chain, and scalable growth strategies. Develop financial models, improve operational performance, and help companies prepare for investment and expansion.

Struggling to launch your dream business? Need to skyrocket your sales? Curious about breaking into Amazon selling? Let me help you achieve your goals. Hi, I’m Garrett—an experienced entrepreneur and startup coach. As a 5x founder, I’ve spent my entire career building, scaling, and streamlining businesses across industries. Whether you're taking your first entrepreneurial steps or looking to optimize your current operations, I can help you avoid costly mistakes and achieve meaningful results faster. Over the years, I’ve built businesses ranging from credit card processing in 38 states to developing franchise models, manufacturing global consumer goods, and creating mobile apps. My hands-on experience has taught me that success often depends on asking the right questions and leveraging the right expertise. How I Can Help You Succeed Amazon Private Label Success Master the art of Amazon selling with strategies that use data to drive profitability. Whether you’re just starting or scaling, I’ll guide you in: Identifying Profitable Niches: Using tools like Helium10 to uncover untapped markets. Optimizing Keywords: Targeting high-conversion opportunities for rankings that matter. Launch Strategy: Developing sales-driven plans to achieve and maintain top organic rankings. Competitor Analysis: Understanding conversion rates to refine your approach. Startup Strategy & Growth From ideation to execution, I’ll help you build a strong foundation for your startup with expertise in: Sales Mastery: Perfect your pitch, revamp your sales process, and unlock higher revenue. Tech Solutions: Bring your vision to life with websites, apps, and process automation. Streamlined Operations: Organize your back-end systems, from proposals to finances. Customized Coaching Every business is unique, and so is my approach. Whether you need help refining your sales pitch, launching a tech platform, or managing day-to-day operations, I’m here to guide you step-by-step. Why Work With Me? 🌟 Proven Experience: 5x founder with a track record of building and scaling businesses. 🌟 Hands-On Approach: I focus on practical, actionable solutions tailored to your needs. 🌟 Data-Driven Strategies: I use analytics and metrics to guide every decision. 🌟 Client-Focused Results: My goal is to help you save time, reduce stress, and achieve measurable growth. What My Clients Say “Garrett’s sales expertise literally changed my business overnight. Within one session, I shifted my approach and saw immediate results. Now I can focus on doing the work I love while bringing in more clients!” “Garrett’s operational insights allowed me to hand off backend tasks I was struggling with, freeing me to focus on growth. His ability to handle tech, data, and logistics is second to none.” “I partnered with Garrett to launch my e-commerce business, and his data-driven approach was a game-changer. He juggles tasks seamlessly and brings a calm, organized mindset to every challenge.” Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life Ready to take the next step? Whether you’re building from the ground up or scaling to new heights, I’d love to help. Send me a message, and let’s discuss how I can make your entrepreneurial journey smoother, faster, and more successful.

I help companies, startups, and professionals with ideation, validation, strategy development, and translating all of the above into clear, effective business, marketing, and technical materials. Both collaboratively and independently, I work with clients to shape and articulate their ideas, adding business and operational context. Depending on the engagement, I then craft the required materials with a focus on clarity, structure, and usability. Prior to striking out on my own, I spent over 20 years in the software industry, primarily with startups, in business development, product management, and senior management roles. Bringing both hands-on business experience and strong writing capabilities, I develop materials that are not only well-written, but grounded from roots to leaves in the real world. I hold a BSE in Information Systems Engineering from the Technion and an MBA from the University of Arizona, both summa cum laude. I am comfortable working from scratch or refining existing materials, and can quickly align with your business, audience, and objectives. My goal is to deliver clear, fully baked strategies and texts, supporting diagrams, images, and other materials that reflect your thinking and can be put to immediate use. If this sounds like a good fit, I’d be happy to discuss your project. Skills & Expertise: - Business Planning & Investor Materials: business plans, investor presentations, information memorandums, executive messaging, business narratives, positioning, financial planning and modeling, and scenario-based analysis. - Strategy & Product Development: ideation, validation, product definition, requirements development, product specifications, workflow design, go-to-market planning, feature prioritization, and roadmap development. - Financial Modeling & Excel: financial models, interlinked spreadsheets, scenario-based planning and analysis. - Marketing & External Content: articles, website content, case studies, white papers, messaging and positioning. - Technical Writing: user manuals, specifications, system and product documentation. - SEO structure, setup, and content alignment: site architecture, metadata, keyword-informed content, and non-technical implementation. I also support broader business initiatives, including strategy development, go-to-market planning, channel development, and operational support.