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  • $45 hourly
    • 4.8/5
    • (50 jobs)
    🤝 100+ 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀, Financial Models & 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀 💸 $150𝗠+ 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱! 📝 1 Published Book, 100+ 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀/𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘀 🚀 PPC/Social Media 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁. 🏆 3𝗫 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🎓 Purdue University | 🌍 Lived on 3 continents, traveled to 40+ countries. Explore my portfolio and samples below, to view the full range of my services and expertise! I’m a seasoned business financial consultant and published author (Misogyny Across Global Media, Rowman & LittleField) with a proven track record of guiding ventures to sustainable growth. Across my three successful companies, I’ve led sales and marketing strategies that secured millions in revenue, crafted impactful pitch decks, and helped raise $150M+ in funding. I also won a monetary prize at Missouri Startup Weekend, pitching to high-profile CEOs from Zapier, Equipmentshare, and HeliumVR. From targeted digital social media marketing, SEO, and lead generation to comprehensive business planning, my efforts have consistently driven measurable growth and boosted brand recognition. As an author, I also write eBooks, blogs, articles, investor letters, press releases, and business plans. My writing experience crosses technical & creative boundaries, being a published author writing about social causes, but also business & finance. 🎓 Education 1. BSc in Finance, Purdue University 2. Minor Computer Science, Oklahoma State University 3. International Studies, University of Cambridge, England 🚀 My Services 1: Creative & Technical Writing: As a published author, I excel at articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Business Writing, CopyWriting, GhostWriting, Ebooks, Document Preparation all fall within my area of expertise. 2: Financial Modeling & Projections: Developing detailed financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and cash flow. 3: Business Plans Consulting: Crafting customized, investor-focused business plans. Highlighting market opportunities, financial viability, and growth strategies. 4: Sales & Marketing: Developing & executing sales strategies that drive revenue growth. Crafting social media & PPC marketing campaigns that enhance brand visibility & customer engagement. Implementing SEO, sales & business development and lead generation techniques. 5: Pitch Presentation Design: Engaging, investor-ready pitch decks. Integrating financials, strategic insights, & key metrics to capture investor interest. 6: Content Creation for Marketing, that drives engagement and builds brand identity. This includes graphic design, video editing, and logo design 💼 Work Experience 1: As an executive of Byte Advisory, I lead a multidisciplinary team specializing in Business & Financial Consulting, Social Media Marketing, and Web & Mobile Development. 2: I also founded Software Solution International, a company specializing in Trademark Registrations and Ebooks, set to achieve $1 million in revenue in 2024. 3. Published Author: Misogyny Across Global Media, Published by Rowman & Littlefield Being a published author showcases my ability to engage with diverse audiences. My writing experience extends to nearly every industry, emphasizing my versatility. 4. Previously, as a Senior Financial Analyst at ACV, a multinational holding company operating across the US, the UK, Dubai and Europe, I spearheaded global financial strategies. Collaborating directly with founders, executives, and management teams, I transformed complex consolidated financial data into actionable insights that aligned business operations with financial goals. 5. Additionally, I took on the role of Project Manager, overseeing the development of internal systems to track KPIs & enhance operational efficiency. My key differentiator is my holistic approach—I don’t just deliver numbers; I provide clarity & structure to businesses. I currently serve as an independent Consultant to ACV, to aid in business growth, & sales strategy. 6. For years, I’ve successfully bridged finance & technology. Years ago, as the Director of Investments at an innovative Regulation D Startup Investment Fund, I co-led teams across UI/UX design, software engineering, and data analysis to gather & assess millions of data points, across several data sets. We stress-tested our product with more than two decades of historical data, benchmarking it against inflation, the S&P 500, Gold, and Treasury Bonds. Our efforts were recognized when we won a monetary prize at Missouri Startup Weekend. We successfully pitched to high-profile CEOs from companies like Equipmentshare, Zappier, and HeliumVR. I've successfully helped businesses secure funding, optimize operations, and achieve significant growth. I bridge the gap between complex financial analysis, strategic implementation, and effective communication. 🤝 Let’s Connect
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Business Writing
    Financial Analysis & Valuation
    Business Development
    Social Media Marketing
    Marketing Automation
    Management Consulting
    Virtual Assistance
    Technical Writing
    Financial Consulting
    Writing
    PPC Campaign Setup & Management
    Financial Modeling
    Pitch Deck
    Business Plan
  • $175 hourly
    • 4.9/5
    • (80 jobs)
    I am a business attorney with 11 years' experience working in-house for private organizations. Most recently, I was senior corporate counsel for a private equity firm and industrial holding company with lines of business in commercial vehicle manufacturing and sales, engineering services, technology solutions and software development. I supported our investment group's legal needs and transactional matters, e.g., side letters, private placement memorandums, due diligence, etc. I negotiated commercial deals with key suppliers and customers and managed a growing intellectual property portfolio. The team I was part of oversaw legal strategy, compliance and regulatory affairs, and managed outside counsel and other resources. Before that, I was corporate counsel for a global manufacturer and distributor of products where I managed the legal and compliance department.
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Trademark Search
    Real Estate Law
    Copyright
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Legal Writing
    Trademark Consulting
    Intellectual Property Law
    Tax Law
    Non-Disclosure Agreement
    Corporate Law
    Contract Law
    Contract Negotiation
    Legal
    Contract Drafting
  • $225 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (62 jobs)
    I've helped over 270 startups raise capital and get their businesses launched by creating a STRONG STORY that is BACKED BY DATA. Contact me to - Stress test your business models and monetization strategy (Pricing Strategy) - Prepare for capital raises (Pitch Decks, Financial Models, Business Plans, Investment Memos) - Drive growth (Go-to-Market, Sales Strategies, Sales Decks) - Improve forecasting (Translate accounting to finance) - Optimize reporting (Executive Decks, Board Decks, Strategy Reviews) Additional Keywords: Fundraising, Voice of the Customer, Competitive Analysis, Benchmarking, Go to Market, Strategy, Operations, Management, Leadership, Bourbon. Wait, can 'bourbon' be a keyword?
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Growth Strategy
    Financial Modeling
    Management Consulting
    Microsoft Excel
    Pitch Deck
    Business Management
    Strategy
    Finance
    Marketing Strategy
    Presentations
    Business Plan
    Business Analysis
  • $40 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (50 jobs)
    ◼️ BACKGROUND I am an expert in my area of focus with 5+ years of entrepreneurial and diverse business and startup experience. I hold an undergraduate degree from Purdue University and will be pursuing an MBA in the near future. I currently reside in downtown Chicago by way of Sao Paulo, Brazil. My 5+ year career has taken me around the world and into several sectors - building branding and marketing strategies for large corporate clients, impactful non-profits of all sizes, and rapid growth start-ups. What always remains consistent is my approach: listening deeply to you, the client, and understanding your problem that needs solving. Maybe you have a great product or idea but aren't sure how to bring it to market. Or you're sat on a goldmine of customer data but don't know how to unlock its growth potential. Perhaps you feel that your current branding isn't truly reflecting your vision and speaking to your audience. Or you have marketing ideas but need manpower, processes, or training to implement them. However big or small the challenge, I love digging into complex problems with clients and creating bespoke, thoughtful solutions that meet their goals. Let’s talk! ◼️ TESTIMONIALS "Working with Cray on two market research projects has been a breeze. Cray is insightful, detailed and always responded to questions and follow ups so quickly. They completed both projects ahead of schedule and always stayed in great communication. Hope I get to work with them again in the near future!" "Cray was very engaged, really appreciate them giving us their expertise during the marketing consultation. They met and exceeded our expectations! Definitely recommend if you need consultation on a new product!" "Cray and his team kept a great line of communication and completed the job in a timely manner. They were able to answer all of our market research questions and gave us even more insight and ideas to help with starting a new business venture. We definitely recommend them and will be using their expertise in the future!" ◼️ EXPERTISE Surveys: Design and implement insightful surveys that will generate actionable data for future and current products Pitch Decks: Prepare a compelling business narrative (in Google Slides, PPT or Keynote) with content and modern design that's investor ready Executive Summary (1-pager): Prepare a concise summary of the the business opportunity Sales Presentations: Prepare a complete deck to win new clients or partnerships Business Plans: Prepare a comprehensive plan (in Google Docs.) that covers your entire operation from A to Z Branding: Develop brand guidelines (with logo design, color palette and typeface) and visual identity across all assets Financial Projections: Prepare an editable financial model with 5-year projections, cash flow, balance sheet, breakeven/sensitivity and other required KPIs ◼️ INDUSTRIES SERVED Technology, Education, Fintech, Fashion, Health and Wellness, SaaS, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Adtech, Media & Entertainment, E-commerce, Hospitality and Tourism, Financial Services, and several others. ◼️ BENEFITS Work with an expert Receive investor ready material Save you time and distraction Proven process with a track record
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Company Research
    Topic Research
    Business Intelligence
    Marketing Strategy
    Business Strategy
    Content Writing
    Tableau
    Market Analysis
    Online Research
    Consumer Research
    Competitive Analysis
    Data Analysis
    Report Writing
    Qualtrics
  • $150 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (19 jobs)
    "We were looking for some help standardizing and consolidating some data from several companies into one dashboard, but John showed us the true potential behind DOMO and it’s an understatement to say he’s been amazing to work with. He’s extremely accommodating, and we honestly couldn’t be happier with everything he’s done for us. We look forward to a long-lasting business relationship with him!" - Daniel G. Imagine never having to push a button again to get updates reporting updates and insights. I'm here to show that the world exists with Dashboaridng. While I do know Google Data Studio, Tableau and PowerBI, my main tool of choice is Domo. For instance, I had a client where an analyst spend 8 HOURS A WEEK just downloading data to then put together weekly reports. They brought me in, I hooked up different data sources like Google Analytics, Google Ads, Bing, etc and now those reports update each day and some update every 15 minutes. Not only did this save time for the analyst, but that allowed the analyst to spend time analyzing instead of stitching together reports. By hooking up a bunch of different, I've not only automated reporting for over 30 clients, but also saved them time need for Monthly Business Reviews, Board Meetings, Client Meetings, etc. My role is to be your dashboard guide and I'm happy to not only do the work for you, but to eventually train someone on your team to become the me of your team and I'm brought in for hardest challenges in the future. If you'd like to see more client reviews, examples of work and other offerings, you can do so at dashboarddudes.com I have a lot more stories like this that I'd love to share with you. DOMO Arigato, John Le
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Analytics Dashboard
    Entrepreneurship
    Marketing Analytics
    ETL
    Marketing Strategy
    Marketing
    Domo
    Report
    Microsoft Excel
    Dashboard
    KPI Metric Development
    Landing Page
    Usability Testing
  • $100 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (8 jobs)
    𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 & 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮-𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙥, 𝙎𝙖𝙖𝙎 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙮, 𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡/𝙢𝙞𝙙-𝙨𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝒃𝒚: 🌟 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒄𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏? 🌟 𝑰𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚? 🌟 𝑴𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔? 🌟 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝? 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. Many businesses like yours struggle to turn data into growth. That's where I come in. I'm Zakarie, a top 3% Upwork freelancer with extensive experience helping businesses like yours unlock the power of data, cohort and retention analytics. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹: you have 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮, but it's not telling you the whole story. You're 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐩𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 that don't translate into actionable insights. 𝐈 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬 using advanced data analytics. 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚, 𝐈 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡. I can help you: ✅ 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐰𝐡𝐲𝐬" 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫: Discover 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐧 through 𝐢𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐬. No more guessing! ✅ 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: I use 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 to pinpoint the 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 in your specific business. ✅ 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Forget overwhelming spreadsheets! I create 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 that tell a clear story, empowering you to make data-driven decisions with confidence. ✅ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡:I build 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 of user behavior and growth metrics, keeping you on top of your business. 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝. Here's what clients say about working with me: 1. "Zakarie has a talent for 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 and understands the importance of keeping a project on track. 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥, 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 and completes the contracted work 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞." 2. "Zak, was a very good resource on our team. He came in when we did not have any 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞, jumped on the problem and navigated the issues skillfully. 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬." 3. "𝐙𝐚𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 who is an asset to any organization. He possesses a rare combination of 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧, which allowed him to not only 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Furthermore, Zak's ability to 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲-𝐭𝐨-𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. We are grateful for the impact he made during his time with us." 🌐 Why Choose Me: 🌟 Proven Track Record: With a 100% success rate, I've consistently delivered on time and exceeded expectations. 🤖 Technical Expertise: As a highly skilled data scientist, I bring a blend of technical prowess and business acumen to the table. 🌐 Startup-Friendly: I specialize in assisting early high-growth startups, SAAS, and small to mid-size businesses. Your success is my priority. Don't let valuable user insights go untapped. I can help you turn your data into actionable insights that drive business growth. 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚. ▬ Tools I Use : Looker, Google Analytics, Power-BI, SQL, R-Shiny, Python.
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    Statistical Process Control
    Statistical Analysis
    Machine Learning
    Marketing Analytics
    Data Analysis
    Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
    Data Visualization
    Microsoft Power BI
    Google Analytics
    R
    Google Tag Manager
    Looker Studio
    SQL
    A/B Testing
  • $90 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (21 jobs)
    I'm the Founder of Peel Strategic. I emphasize relationship building through a personable approach to business. My focus is on increasing brand value, sales growth, and positioning clients for where they want to go. Areas expertise include: strategic partnerships, market/consumer research, business development, lead generation, and strategic product placement/marketing. I have partners who focus on digital services such as website development/design, SEO, animation, social, and design. Areas of focus include: Start-ups, small businesses, tech, wellness/fitness/health, fashion, hospitality (bars, restaurants, hotels), and e-commerce.
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    Relationship Management
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    Sales Development
    Sales
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    Product Marketing
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    Sales & Marketing
  • $60 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (7 jobs)
    Expert Market Research & Go-to market Strategy. I transform complex market insights into visually compelling presentations and pitch decks that help businesses and startups tell their story and secure funding. With deep expertise in market research, I deliver actionable intelligence that drives strategic decision-making. My comprehensive services include: Market Research Excellence: I conduct thorough competitive analysis, identify market opportunities, and uncover customer insights using both primary and secondary research methods. My research helps you understand your target market, optimize your product-market fit, and stay ahead of industry trends. Strategic Presentation Design: I create visually stunning presentations that transform complex data into clear, persuasive narratives. Each slide is thoughtfully crafted to maintain audience engagement while effectively communicating your key messages. Professional Pitch Deck Development: I specialize in creating investor-ready pitch decks that have helped startups secure funding. By combining compelling storytelling with data visualization, I ensure your business vision resonates with potential investors. Why choose me? - Proven track record of delivering actionable market insights - Expert in translating complex data into visually engaging stories - Deep understanding of investor expectations and presentation best practices - Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines - Clear communication and collaborative approach throughout the project Whether you're a startup seeking funding or an established business needing market insights, I can help you achieve your goals through professional research and powerful visual storytelling. Industries served: Technology, SaaS, E-commerce, Healthcare, FinTech, Consumer Products Skillful with: Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Presentation Design, Pitch Deck Creation, PowerPoint Expert, Market Analysis, Business Intelligence, Investment Pitch, Startup Consulting, Data Visualization, Market Strategy, Business Development Let's discuss how I can help your business succeed through data-driven insights and compelling presentations.
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    Marketing Strategy Report
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    Market Trends
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  • $200 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (8 jobs)
    Finance & Accounting professional with a wide range of experience: - MBA and CFA charterholder (deep & broad financial knowledge) - Former Goldman Sachs analyst (skills: investment research & financial modeling) - Chicago Family Office (managed assets of high net worth clients) - Investment research & portfolio management (stocks, bonds, funds, real estate, derivatives, crypto) - Angel Investor (due-diligence & advising/consulting startups on strategy & financial metrics) Highly proficient at investment/market research, financial modeling & analysis, and business consulting. Also skilled at general data analysis, simple workflow automations, and data visualization. If I don't know something: first I'll admit it, then I'll figure it out (or help you find someone who can)! Hobbyist ultramarathon runner, aspiring Ironman. New dad trying to balance being a present father with my own ongoing professional development.
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    Accounting
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    Investment Research
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  • $200 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (6 jobs)
    My job has always been to help get stuff done—typically by getting the right people the right tools, training and support so they can learn how to get stuff done too. I work with leadership to understand the vision, and then create and implement a plan to accomplish the vision. I can help you get stuff done too! Knowledge Areas: Strategic and Organizational Planning Operations Efficiency Client Management Productization and Pricing Strategies Cost Management Change Management Project Management Workflow and Process Development Data Security Compliance for HIPAA, SOC2 Commercial Printing and Mailing Postal Strategy and USPS Requirements Logistics and Inventory Management
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  • $85 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Hi there! 👋 I'm Kristen Marie, an experienced growth + brand marketer and serial entrepreneur with a passion for crafting impactful brand stories and driving results through strategic marketing initiatives. Over the past six years, I've been deeply involved in the startup world, spearheading growth strategies, brand transformations, and customer engagement. I've founded and led multiple VC-backed startups, gaining expertise in areas such as digital marketing, branding, design, and content strategy. I can do website design and development (Webflow, Wix, Shopify), social media templates and content creation (graphics), brand creation (logos, color palettes, etc.), pitch decks, and overall marketing strategy. I thrive in fast-paced startup environments and excel at turning challenges into opportunities. Let's connect and discuss how my expertise can bring value to your projects. Looking forward to collaborating and making a meaningful impact!
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    Social Media Content Creation
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  • $40 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (37 jobs)
    Done for you People Operations Attract Develop Retain I specialize in driving strategic people initiatives to help organizations, companies, and startups scale and succeed. With over a decade of HR and talent management experience, including eight years in the SaaS and technology sectors, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in these industries. I have successfully led large-scale Workday HR System (HRIS) and Greenhouse (ATS) implementations and integrations, ensuring smooth and efficient talent operations that support business growth. My role in program management includes conducting thorough HR due diligence and ensuring compliance, contributing to seamless transitions and organizational alignment. Partnering with C-level executives, I have recruited and onboarded top-tier talent for key leadership positions, leveraging my extensive network and industry expertise. I specialize in the following areas: Growing and scaling organizations Human Resources Workforce Strategy & Planning & Budgeting Contingent workforce management Compensation & Benefits Talent Acquisition & Management Onboarding Diversity & Inclusion Candidate Negotiation Employer Brand Development Recruitment Marketing Channel Development Campaign Development Training and Development
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    Career Coaching
    Human Resources
    HR & Recruiting Software
    Human Resources Strategy
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  • $85 hourly
    • 4.8/5
    • (21 jobs)
    Entrepreneur and CPA in Chicago helping small business owners achieve business growth & organization leveraging technology and strategic planning. - Business systems and process development - Application and data integration - Accounting software setup and configuration - Strategic business reporting (post accounting close) - E-Commerce systems expert - Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, eBay, and more - PayPal, Stripe, Square, etc.
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    Amazon FBA
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    Certified Financial Planner
    Financial Analysis
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    CPA
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    Tax Law
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    Intuit QuickBooks
    Financial Projection
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  • $150 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (6 jobs)
    I have built and sold 5 companies, 3 for clients and two of my own, both developed from zero annual revenue to $47M and $210M annual sales each. I have considerable experience writing and reviewing business plans and providing coaching to help businesses launch or accelerate growth. My background is in leadership coaching and training for entry-level and senior sales teams. With a background in startup launches, I have a keen understanding of the needs in developing marketing strategies that are realistic, affordable, and quickly executed. Key skills : • Business Planning - long and short term • Business Health Check & turnarounds • Sales strategy coaching • Due diligence for purchase and fund raising - creation of fund raise documents • Leadership coaching & training
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    Coaching
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    Management Consulting
    Pitchbook
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    Organizational Design & Effectiveness
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  • $75 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    I am a former Vice President at a Financial Advisory firm and boutique Investment Bank. During my time in valuation, I led and managed engagement teams responsible for providing valuation-related services to clients. I’ve performed valuations for public and privately held businesses, business interests, gift and estate planning, financial accounting, and tax reporting purposes. I have over seven years of experience in business valuation and more than ten years of experience in financial modeling and analysis. Recently, I left my full-time job to focus on freelancing and two side projects within the business valuation space. My passion is helping business owners understand the numbers to better serve their customers and clients. The numbers are only one piece of the puzzle, and I work with my clients to connect the dots between their knowledge of the business and the needs of investors. Industries Served: Blockchain, Business Services, Crypto/Digital Assets, Cannabis, CBD, Marijuana, Hemp, Financial Services, FinTech, Healthcare Technology, Technology. Services Offered: Cash flow projections, financial statement analysis, start-up pitch decks, 3-statement modeling
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Financial Analysis & Valuation
    Microsoft Excel
    Financial Modeling
    Venture Capital
    Private Equity
  • $100 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Rich & diverse personal & professional background which includes experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, startups, consulting, corporate finance, and entertainment. Personal database of over 50,000 early stage companies in every vertical. Named one of the Latinas to Watch by ALPFA & Goldman Sachs
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Expert
    Startup Company
    Venture Capital
    Business Management
    Management Skills
    Venture Capital Consulting
  • $55 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Hi! I'm Emma. I'm a growth-minded, tech-obsessed Executive Talent Consultant with over 8 years of sales, recruiting, and client development experience across 6 unique industries (financial services, travel, blockchain, tech, real estate, and creative). I excel in acquiring new business, technical recruiting, nurturing high networth client relationships, and advising on talent strategies.
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Candidate Interviewing
    Blockchain
    Marketing
    Sourcing
    CRM Software
    Account Management
    Sales
    Project Management
    Leadership Skills
    Executive Search
    Recruiting
    Hiring Strategy
  • $150 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Mike Gellman is an experienced Sales Engineer at Intercom with a solid background in technical support, customer service, and sales. With a proven track record in driving deals, solving customer issues, and leading projects, he excels in fast-paced environments and is adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Customer Support
    Technical Support
    Sales Engineering
    Physical Security
    Penetration Testing
    Linux
    Notion
    HubSpot
    Salesforce
    Intercom
  • $400 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Experienced finance professional with expansive portfolio management and international equities expertise.
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Fundraising
    Funding Needs Assessment
    Financial Analysis
    Discounted Cash Flow
    Equity Valuation
    Valuation
    Portfolio Management
    Investment Strategy
    Investment Portfolio Review
    Investment Preparation
    Investment Research
  • $115 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (11 jobs)
    I combine my hands-on technical experience and management skills with complex projects such as M&A integrations, software implementations, business process redesign, and enterprise strategy support. Brings Agile leadership and business acumen to project engagements. Key areas of expertise are: • Building and aligning cross-functional teams • Translating complex processes into organized usable modules • Ideation for developing solutions to problems • End-to-end integration to align business processes
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Process Improvement
    Business Consulting
    Tech & IT
    Business Process Management
    Agile Software Development
    Technical Documentation
    Business Analysis
    UI/UX Prototyping
    Product Roadmap
    Requirements Specification
    Product Design
    Market Research
    Product Management
  • $300 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (4 jobs)
    Fractional CMO for hire. Skills include (but not limited to): 1/ Raising Capital: Work with pre-seed to Series B companies to create investor decks optimized for raising capital. While in consulting I was on the buy-side and participated in over 30 due diligences - and I translate this knowledge to early stage founders as they go to raise capital. 2/ Product strategy & GTM planning: Expert in product positioning and marketing strategy. I spent 10+ years in tech working in 0-1 product development, building both in ML/AI product builds as well as programmatic media buying solutions. 3/ Performance Marketing: Experienced growth marketer who has experience building direct response products on digital platforms (FB, Pinterest) and helping clients grow their customer base through paid acquisition and programmatic strategies.
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Benchmarking
    Competitive Analysis
    Internet Marketing
    Pinterest
    Investment Strategy
    Facebook
    Campaign Optimization
    Digital Marketing Strategy
  • $125 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Hi, I'm new to Upwork, but not new to business consulting. I'm here to help you take your nonprofit to the next level as your advisor & strategist. About me: I am a 25+ year global strategy executive, consumer intelligence professional and 2X startup founder with experience working with and for nonprofits, trade & professional associations, CPG companies, startups, and private equity firms such as Heineken USA, GoMacro, SC Johnson, Dude Wipes, Kraft, Nestle, Kimberly-Clark, the Illinois Lottery, MillerCoors, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA), the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the American Library Association (ALA), the National Retail Federation (NRF), Dairy Management Inc (dairy checkoff), and others. My founder experience includes CampfireSocial, the venture-funded social commerce platform for membership-driven organizations and Pet Gotcha Day!, the virtual reality-focused pet adoption platform used by over 3,000 shelters & rescues across North America. I have advised dozens of organizations in everything from board relations to strategic planning to international Go-To-Market & brand strategy development to fundraising to technology development and more. I always brings an entrepreneurial lens to my work to identify new opportunities for growth and specializes in using quantitative and qualitative methodologies plus financial data to find solutions. My peers have said that ‘Erica is a keen observer of human behavior who can translate observations into action and one who spurs others to better thinking and better results.’ I am available for general C-Level consulting, serving as your fractional Strategist or fractional CEO, and leading nonprofit operations including staffing decisions. Please reach out. I'd love to learn more about your goals and help you bring them to fruition. I bill at $125/hr but open to payment/equity hybrid models. Masked case studies & references available upon request. Due to the nature of my work, I sign NDAs and keep all work output completely confidential. You’ll want your deliverables kept confidential too. Here are a few quotes from my clients: 1. Erica's ability to conduct insightful interviews with market leaders is impressive. She approached each conversation with an in depth understanding of our objectives, asked thoughtful questions, and gained valuable insights. She took the time to thoroughly understand the nuances of our industry, which allowed us to make well-informed decisions. Her contributions were invaluable in shaping our market strategy. I would highly recommend Erica to anyone seeking a skilled and reliable market researcher. I wouldn’t be able to get through this process without your help! – Tyler, VisionTech Robotics 2. Erica did an excellent job. She was creative with our budget and always adapted to meet our needs. She is professional and timely. She was able to extract truly unique perspectives and provide tangible action steps. Her professionalism, flexibility, and quick responses made working with her a pleasure. – Gopal, Calvono 3. I've had the pleasure of partnering with Erica on several projects over the past 3+ years. She is intelligent, dynamic and creative, not afraid to speak her mind with an assertiveness backed by a fresh perspective. She has full command of the issues of every project, while always understanding context and keeping her eye on the ultimate marketing objectives. She thinks strategically but switches to tactical mode, when needed, on the turn of a dime (or whatever coin people pivot on these days). She brings an innovations mindset because she has that ideal balance of creativity and analytical skills. She is also a lot of fun to be with. When traveling across the country, often multiple cities on consecutive days, it's a bonus to like the people you work with. Erica is kind and not only has a wonderful sense of humor, she is funny herself. She is a great verbal sparring partner and a keen observer of human behavior, whether the subject is the research or things going on in the culture or the next table over. Perhaps the biggest testament to someone's character is what they bring out in other people. Collaborating with Erica spurs me to better thinking and better results, and she helps keep me on top of my game. – Marc, ERP
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Business Operations
    Nonprofit Industry Consulting
    Nonprofit
    Strategy
    Investment Strategy
    Business Consulting
    Financial Analysis
    Go-to-Market Strategy
    Strategic Planning
    Executive Coaching
    Focus Group Moderation
    Market Research
    Coaching
    Brand Development
  • $75 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Results-oriented product management leader with a track record of success in building and scaling consumer and B2B products. With over 6 years of experience in product management at startups, specializing in dual-marketplaces, I have consistently driven growth and delivered exceptional user experiences. My passion lies in engaging my team and wearing many hats to rapidly create innovative solutions that have a positive impact on users' lives.
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Sprint Planning
    Product Roadmap
    Project Management
    Product Management
  • $275 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am a seasoned entrepreneur and financial strategist with over 15 years of experience building scalable businesses that create catalytic positive impacts on the world. Clients love working with me because I combine entrepreneurial wisdom with financial expertise to help them build profitable, purpose-driven businesses. As a former founder who scaled my own enterprise, I understand their challenges firsthand. I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs find clarity, implement systems that work, and transform their vision into measurable impact. I'm passionate about leveraging technology and process improvement strategies to create permanently profitable businesses. I'm seeking to connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities to build businesses that change the world. When I'm not strategizing, I enjoy reading, cooking, and spending quality time with my family. Through EJ Consortium, I leverage my accounting, operations development, and finance experience (including roles at KPMG, PwC, and State Farm) to help mission-driven businesses transform their operations, strengthen their financial foundations, and amplify their social impact. Our methodology, born from hard won entrepreneurial wisdom, industry-leading practices, and an unwavering commitment to justice empowers visionaries to build thriving enterprises that reshape society.
    Featured Skill Startup Consulting
    Financial Management
    Financial Consulting
    Financial Projection
    Xero
    Cash Flow Analysis
    Business Plan Writing
    Financial Analysis
    Bookkeeping
    Financial Planning
    Accounting
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