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  • $500 hourly
    Jake is the founder and CEO of Keeper.ai, a tech startup that has raised over $4M from top Silicon Valley VCs and angel investors. Under his leadership, Keeper.ai has scaled to 300k+ users organically and generated $15M+ in contract value. He specializes in guiding clients who are new to tech startups—even those with prior success in other domains. Known for helping founders cut through the noise, make fast and correct decisions, and avoid the common pitfalls of first-time founders, Jake is direct, no-nonsense, and highly efficient. Recently, he helped a client with zero tech experience raise over $1M in seed funding and launch their MVP in under six months. With experience advising and collaborating on startups that have collectively raised $100M+, Jake simplifies the “black box” of fundraising, launching, and scaling in the tech world. Whether you’re transitioning into the tech space or seeking expert guidance to take your startup to the next level, Jake is here to help you succeed.
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    Fundraising
    Marketing
    User Experience Strategy
    User Experience
    Digital Pattern Design
    Search Engine Optimization
    SaaS
    Growth Strategy
    Lean Startup
    Project Management
    Product Management
    Product Strategy
    Agile Project Management
    Product Roadmap
  • $250 hourly
    Summary of Services- Blockchain/Web3: - Architecture review (Ethereum, Solana, Hyperledger Fabric, Hedera Hashgraph, etc) - Implementation strategy - Ecosystem and web3 economics - Product strategy, development, launch - Non-fungible tokens (NFTs): creation, launch, marketing - Executive Education - Token economics Venture Capital: - Deal flow sourcing - Investment/Portfolio Analysis (specialize in blockchain, emerging tech, supply chain tech) Experience: - Head of Product The Hashgraph Association - Head of Product NFT.com | Immutable Holdings - Blockchain at Animoca Brands - Blockchain dev/consultant - Enterprise, supply chain, finance, gaming - Founder - VC-backed supply chain blockchain startup - Dealflow, due diligence, investment analysis for VC firms and angels - Supply chain/logistics trade execution - Tech approach/integration for trade execution/container management for SCM and related systems When not building on the latest blockchain protocol or working on a startup idea, you can often catch me fly fishing, tuning cars, or more frequently, stuck in SF traffic. Based on your interest, please do not hesitate to reach out so we can discuss how I can help you. I look forward to meeting and working with you! Kent
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    Design Thinking
    Blockchain Development
    Blockchain Architecture
    Blockchain
    Business Analysis
  • $100 hourly
    Startup Marketing Automation & Solution Consultant with Enterprise Experience Nurturing Customers. Startup Experience in: Customer Success, Solution Engineering/Architecture, Sales Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Non-Profits & Operations. 15+ years in property management of residential and commercial properties specializing in translating "pen and paper" processes to automated (usually free) online software solutions!
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    Marketing
    Solution Architecture
    Customer Experience
    Marketing Automation
  • $200 hourly
    I know what investors are looking for, having been a venture capital investor focussed on early stage technology investments (Seed to Series B) in San Francisco. If you need help with not just your materials but also your narrative and storytelling, I can help transform your pitch from good to great. Whether this is your first fundraise or you are looking to secure follow on funding, I can guide you through the process. I have screened hundreds of companies and have been very fortunate to invest in and work with portfolio companies who have successfully exited as well as secured follow on funding. I have also consulted multinational corporations, helping them solve innovation challenges and in particular connecting them to startups to address their problem statements. As a Founder I understand the struggle from the other side and use that empathy to inform my approach with startup teams. In total I have 10 years experience - as an Investor, Consultant, Founder and Advisor to the tech startup world as well as various roles in Investment Banking in my formative years. I specialise across the startup/venture capital/venture builder/corporate innovation curve, solving problems, setting strategy and enabling teams for success. (i) consulting startups on pitch deck, business plan and financials (ii) ad hoc strategic projects for startups (iii) VC as a service to micro VCs or those looking to access venture capital as an asset class (family offices, HNWs, institutions) (iv) venture building with individuals or corporations to test the feasibility of new concepts (v) innovation consultancy to corporations at the early stages of their innovation life cycle and how to effectively work with startups (vi) building out/developing CVC funds I bring the tenacity, problem solving and optimism of a Founder, market/competitive analysis and critical thinking of an Investor, as well as the financial analysis, diligence and scrutiny of a Banker. --------- Startups - I help founding teams with their materials and messaging to clearly communicate their vision, product and strategy with investors and other key stakeholders (more often than not in advance of fundraising). Often this is a review and complete deconstruction of pitch deck, financials, business plan and marketing materials. I also engage in ad hoc strategic projects and general product/ business growth strategy. Venture Capital - I support micro VCs and individuals/institutions looking to access Venture Capital as an asset class, either on a deal-by-deal basis or a more formalised process of establishing/reorganising an existing fund. From strategy, sourcing and due diligence through to execution and portfolio management, I am involved throughout the process. Furthermore in the fundraising stage, guiding my clients with the target raise, LP strategy as well as operational structure to execute against the fundraise target. Venture Building - I turn disruptive concepts into reality, whether it be working with an individual creator/founder on a pet project or an institution as part of an innovation strategy. Typically my clients have amazing ideas but not necessarily the time or expertise to critically evaluate the feasibility of their concept. In the case of corporate clients, the challenge is often how to build a new product or process outside the confines of corporate bureaucracy. My process is phased and typically follows these steps: Ideation, Market Mapping, Problem Statement formation, User profile and discovery, Design / MVP, Go to Market Strategy, Fundraise Strategy, Customer Acquisition, Fundraise, Scale sales and marketing, Follow on Fundraise strategy. Corporate Innovation - I work with corporations to help them understand which innovations are likely to have the biggest impact on their industry as well as their individual business operations/units. Furthermore how to critically analyse if they should build new technologies, partner with an existing provider or buy a solution (e.g. acquire a startup) More often than not, I work with corporates who are earlier in their innovation lifecycle to guide them through understanding what it really means to work with startups. My process involves: Setting an overall innovation strategy; Aligning senior management, business unit heads and team members; Communication (internally - how to spread innovation as well as excite/incentivise employees and how to communicate externally that they are open to innovation and collaboration with startups); Implementation (how to work with startups) in order to effectively embrace disruption; Mitigation - what to avoid and how companies so often get it wrong. The key principles are always: senior management buy in, business unit inclusion from the start and an allocated budget to deploy.
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    Business Planning & Strategy
    Venture Capital
    Tech & IT
    Fundraising
    Venture Capital Consulting
    Financial Accounting
    Growth Strategy
    Investment Preparation
    Forecasting
    Business Plan
    Investor Overview
    Business Strategy
  • $150 hourly
    🌟 Top 1% AI Consultant on Upwork | Expert-Vetted 🌟 I'm an experienced Gen AI Developer & Architect with +10 years of experience working in top-tier research institutions with MIT professors & founding 2 VC-backed startups (over $1M of entrepreneurial insights and lessons learned). Now focusing on custom Generative AI applications, specializing on innovation projects: sfaiconsultants.com How I can help: 🧠 Transform your Gen AI idea into a commercially viable business: • AI Product Strategy • AI Commercialization Strategy • Roadmaps, Costing & Resources, AI intellectual property • Risk Assessments, Competitor Analysis, Differentiation 🚀 Build your Gen AI project end-to-end with Fullstack AI Development: • AI Architecture Design • Code frameworks & Tool Stack Selection • AI Implementation and Deployment • Ongoing Optimization and Testing 💸 Launch your Gen AI buisness to maximize profit & impact: • Investor decks & landing pages • Content & SEO optimization • Growth My Services: 🎨 AI Architecture Design 🚀 AI Development (MVPs & Rapid Prototypes) 🔍 AI Commercialization Advising 🤖 AI Strategy for Market Trends and Insights 🧠 CTO | Tech advisor | Consultant – I can join your team on a partial basis First-author on AI conference papers (ICRA, AAAI, ICCM) and US Patent holder #405505-561P01US. I obtained a M.S. of Computer Science from Brown University, later awarded a Research Fellowship by the National University of Singapore. Founder of VC-backed AI companies with diverse industry applications. Sharing Knowledge in: ✅ Generative AI: LLMs, Chatbots, LangChain, LlamaIndex, RAG, Vector Databases, Prompt Engineering, GPTs, Claude, Stability, Chain of Thought, Convergent Sampling. ✅ AI Neural Networks: Transformers, Generative Adversarial Networks, Variational Autoencoders, Graph Neural Networks, LSTMs, CNNs, Random Forest Classifiers, SVMs, Kernel Methods, Bayesian Modeling ✅ AI Frameworks: Pytorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, Scikit-Learn, ✅ Data Analysis: Regression, Classification, ANOVA, T-tests, High-dimensional Clustering, K-fold Validation ✅ Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP, Cron Scheduling, Error Reporting & Logging, Microservices Design, Client Libraries ✅ DevOps/MLOps: Github Actions, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, Experiment Tracking & Dataset Versioning ✅ Backend Engineering: API Gateway, OpenAPI 2.0, Redoc, REST Commands, OAuth, API Key Management ✅ Databases: SQL, NoSQL (Neo4j – Graph DB), Query Engines (Big Query), ETL, Horizontal and Vertical Scaling ✅ Agile Development: Project Owner, Manager for External Projects, External and In-House Team Scrum Master, Sprint & Epic Planning, Roadmap Design/Project Requirement Documents ✅ Languages: Python, C, C++, Java, R, SQL ✅ IoT/Edge Computing/Hardware: TCP, UDP, AI Algorithm Benchmarking, Edge Computing, Data Transmission Rates & Volumes, Codecs, (H264, H265, AV1), Transcoding, GPU, TPUs Architectures, CUDA
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    Venture Capital Consulting
    Product Design
    Product Roadmap
    Software Architecture & Design
    Cloud Architecture
    MLOps
    Computer Vision
    Natural Language Processing
    DevOps
    Data Analysis Consultation
    Deep Learning
    Artificial Intelligence
    Machine Learning
    Data Science Consultation
  • $150 hourly
    I have vast experience working at early-stage startups and spent the majority of my career at a top-tier Silicon Valley Venture Capital firm that manages $1B+ in AUM. I'm now the founder of Pitch Hackerz, a company dedicated to helping early-stage founders successfully raise funding through unique and compelling storytelling, pitch coaching & deck creation. We’re the one-stop-shop to take you from blank slate to a confident, captivating & sleek pitch in a matter of weeks. What I Offer: Pitch Deck Design & Content Curation: My 5+ years of design experience will get you from barebones to a unique, concise & polished slide deck that truly packs a punch before you can even whisper seed round. Pitch Script & Storytelling Creation: We’ll work together to create a captivating story showcasing the most vital, unique and gripping information about your company that stops investors in their tracks. Pitch Coaching: There’s no such thing as too much practice for your pitch. I’ll be your guide post to help you perfect your presentation skills, fine-tune your approach and content, provide mock investor questions, and gain the muscle memory strength to really shine when you’re in the room.
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    Pitch Deck
    Investor Overview
    Presentation Design
    Venture Capital Consulting
    Venture Capital
    Marketing Plan
    Infographic
    Presentations
    Startup Company
    Business Presentation
    Event Management
    Marketing Management
    Investor Roadshow
    Design Mockup
    Financial Consulting
    Event Management Website
    Website
    Web Design
  • $115 hourly
    I am a 3-time entrepreneur and seasoned start-up operator with over two decades of experience spanning digital marketplaces, mobile, fintech, and AI. I was on the founding team and led business development at Classifieds2000 (acquired by Excite), one of the first 2-sided marketplaces on the web. Nearly a decade later, I co-founded Soundflavor (acquired by Ricall), an early AI-powered music recommendation engine. In 2016, I founded Hundy, a mobile-only, P2P micro-lender, with the goal of making an affordable financial cushion available to anyone who is creditworthy. I have a rich background in tech and a passion for mentoring and nurturing pre product-market-fit startups. Some of the areas I can help with are: - Assistance with refining your business model, developing strategy, and shaping your long-term vision. - Identify potential markets, devise customer acquisition strategies, and guide your customer & product development processes. - Offer advice and guidance in raising capital including helping you prepare for investor pitches, understanding your startup's valuation, and effectively managing discussions with investors. In addition, I also enjoy working as an individual contributor wearing many hats to help get the business off the ground. The website, customer service, operations, HR and accounting are all areas I'm accustomed to covering. I can also help hire the team to take over these roles as the company grows. I love working with early stage startups and always keep the following in mind: all great businesses started small.. and business is all about momentum.
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    Underwriting
    Organic Traffic Growth
    FinTech Consulting
    Persona Development
    Go-to-Market Strategy
    Strategic Planning
    Mobile App Development
    Product Management
    Business Operations
    Business Development
    Fundraising
    Customer Development
    Digital Marketing
    Lead Generation
  • $150 hourly
    With over 15 years of experience in leadership, finance, and strategic operations roles, I have led multiple teams of different sizes and backgrounds across industries spanning education, healthcare, finance, wholesale, ecommerce, and transportation. I'm eager to share my expertise when it comes to people, project, and business management and look forward to connecting!
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    Business Operations
    Operational Planning
    Business Coaching
    Project Management
    Management Development
    Team Management
    Management Consulting
  • $50 hourly
    Hi there! I'm Kate, with over 10 years of experience in strategy and management in the small business and startup space. As a startup executive I wore hats in Operations, Sales, HR, and go-to-market strategy and launch. Today I take all those skills and learnings to help you realize your company's vision and long term goals. If you have been looking to take your small business to the next level and grow your team, I'd love to work with you. Business functions I look forward to helping you in: Human Resources: hiring, onboarding, termination, training, and performance coaching. Sales: data driven sales process, conversion analytics, and team coaching. Operations: financial analysis, process building, project management, and organizational structure. Key Skills: Sales and Sales Operations process and training. Data Analytics and Business Metrics; how to identify, report, and analyze your business metrics. Leadership mentoring and consulting; people and performance management, feedback structures for open communication, how to inspire and get your team bought in to the "why" of the work. Go-to-market strategy; explore, validate, and launch new services or products. Project Management; project scope, key deliverables, and timelines. Company culture and values alignment How I like to work: My goal is to understand the root problems you are facing, and then work with you to build the tools you need longterm to solve those problems sustainably. I like to work collaboratively, lead with curiosity, and provide structure to our working relationship.
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    Startup Company
    Tracking Goals Setup
    Community Goals & KPIs
    Project Management
    Sales Strategy
    Hiring Strategy
    Operational Plan
    Business Consulting
    Sales Operations
    Financial Model
    Leadership Coaching
    Business Analysis
    Business Proposal Writing
    Growth Strategy
  • $175 hourly
    My Background: - Equity research in technology and healthcare (Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, WRHambrecht, Ascendiant) - Startup fundraising, both large and small raises - Business consulting for startups in software, health care, technology, real estate, financial services, and more - FINRA Series 7, 63, 86, 87 -25 years of personal investment experience - Lived and worked in Hong Kong, Beijing, New York, and Silicon Valley, currently based in Italy Hard Skills: investment research, business analysis, financial analysis, valuation, financial modeling, writing Soft skills: presenting, communicating, teaching, listening, empathy, mentoring I look forward to discussing how I may bring my background to bear on your business challenge/s to help you achieve your objectives.
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    Business Plan
    Industry Research
    Business Consulting
    Investment Research
    Marketing Strategy
    Financial Analysis
    SaaS
    Pitch Deck
    Market Analysis
    Equity Research
    Venture Capital
    Business Valuation
    Proposal Writing
    Content Writing
    Financial Writing
  • $150 hourly
    I am a sales and marketing professional with 10+ years of experience working in some of the best sales organizations in the world. I'm also an active angel investor in 20+ startups. I do strategic sales at Pilot.com, an outsourced CFO and accounting firm for VC-backed companies. Prior to that I lead sales and marketing at Sacra.com, managed sales teams at Carta, and worked at Focus Financial Partners, BlackRock, and Northwestern Mutual as a business development professional. I can help with projects big and small, and like making genuine connections with clients. Here are some things I can help with: * developing and executing an outbound sales strategy * TAM and addressable market research * creating an investment pitch deck for fundraising * creating a sales deck for your prospects * building out a sales stack and negotiations with software vendors * coaching and training your sales team (AEs, SDRs, Managers) * resume writing and job hunting help * content writing (marketing blogs, email copy, website copy) * pricing and packaging of your products or services * social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, IG, TikTok) * creating sales compensation plans for individual contributors and managers
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    Startup Company
    Strategy
    Writing
    Investment Strategy
    FinTech
    B2B Marketing
    B2B Lead Generation
    SaaS
    Pitch Deck
    Venture Capital Consulting
    Fundraising
    Venture Capital
    Startup Pitchbook
    Sales
  • $72 hourly
    Welcome to a journey of transformation and success. I'm your ally in navigating the ambitious paths of career elevation, elite university admissions, and startup triumphs. With a unique blend of global insights and personalized strategies, I'm here to turn your aspirations into achievements. Why Choose Me? - Career Coaching Mastery: Drawing upon best practices and the latest trends in career development, I specialize in offering personalized coaching that targets your unique goals, from securing your dream job to ascending to leadership roles​​​​. - Strategic College Admissions Consulting: My approach is tailored to highlight your strengths and aspirations, with a proven track record in boosting admissions success to top-tier universities in the US/Canada. - Startup Success Framework: Benefit from actionable insights and strategic planning drawn from my extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, ensuring your venture thrives in a competitive landscape. Services Tailored for You: - Career & Leadership Coaching: Unlock your career potential with strategies that enhance your professional development, leadership skills, and marketability. From resume crafting and interview prep to personal branding and effective networking, I guide you through every step of your career journey​​​​. - College Admissions Consulting: Simplify the admissions process with expert guidance. I provide comprehensive support for essay writing, application strategy, and interview preparation, positioning you for success in gaining entry to your dream college. - Startup Advisory: Transform your startup idea into reality with expert advice on business planning, funding strategies, and scaling your business for long-term success. Your Success, My Commitment: Whether you're on the brink of a career transition, aiming for academic excellence, or ready to launch your startup, I offer the guidance, strategies, and support you need to succeed. Let's embark on this journey together, shaping a future that exceeds your aspirations.
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    Business Plan
    Strategy
    Sales Strategy
    Stakeholder Management
    Fundraising Presentation
    Strategic Planning
    Outreach Strategy
    Pitch Deck
    Leadership Coaching
    Financial Modeling
    Business Consulting
    Executive Coaching
    Fundraising
    Investment Strategy
    Due Diligence
    Growth Hacking
    Market Analysis
  • $150 hourly
    I work with startups and growth stage companies to help them succeed with their capital raise. My experience comes from vetting thousands startups for an investor network that hosted pitch competitions all over North America. Less than 1% survived my screening, but those that did went on to raise a collective $100M from angel and professional investors. I've coached hundreds of entrepreneurs including Y Combinator graduates, Fortune500 executives, serial entrepreneurs, and first-time founders. I also hold a law degree from a US accredited law school. Rates negotiable based on scope of work. Offered services: - Capital raise advising - Pitch deck storytelling, mock investor Q&A - Fundraising strategy - Financial and valuation analysis - Business plans - Due diligence preparation - Contract review
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    Business Consulting
    Venture Capital Consulting
    Business Presentation
    Presentations
    Investment Research
    Investment Preparation
    Venture Capital
    Investment Strategy
    Management Consulting
  • $70 hourly
    As a Product Manager, I have a track record of successfully launching innovative products that meet user needs and drive business growth. With strong analytical skills, I'm able to gather and analyze data to inform product strategy and prioritize features. I excel at communicating with cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and executing on product roadmaps. My strengths include: *Strategic thinking: I can identify market opportunities and develop product strategies that align with business goals. *User-centric approach: I prioritize the needs of users and incorporate their feedback throughout the product development process. *Collaboration: I work well with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and stakeholders, to ensure successful product launches. *Project management: I am highly organized and skilled at managing timelines, resources, and budgets to deliver products on time and within budget. Some of my notable accomplishments include: *Successfully launching a new mobile app that generated a 30% increase in user engagement and a 20% increase in revenue. *Leading the redesign of a key product feature that resulted in a 50% increase in user adoption. *Developing a product roadmap that resulted in a 25% increase in customer retention and a 15% increase in upsell revenue. Overall, I am a results-driven Product Manager with a passion for creating products that make a positive impact on users' lives while driving business growth. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As a customer support manager with over 6 years of experience in the industry, I have developed a deep understanding of customer needs and expectations, and I am committed to delivering exceptional customer service. My expertise includes managing customer support teams, designing and implementing customer service strategies, developing training programs, and monitoring and analyzing customer feedback. I have a proven track record of improving customer satisfaction scores, reducing customer churn, and increasing revenue through upselling and cross-selling. In addition, I have experience working with a wide range of customer support technologies, including CRM software, chatbots, and social media platforms. I am a strong communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and I am able to work effectively with teams across departments and levels of seniority. Overall, my goal as a customer support manager is to ensure that every customer has a positive experience with the brand I work with and to build long-lasting relationships based on trust and mutual respect. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In my free time, I enjoy reading personal development books and staying up to date on the latest technology trends. Staying curious and cultivating a learning mindset is a top priority of mine. You can also contact me for: *Management Consulting *Personal & Professional Coaching *Language Tutoring & Interpretation *Translation & Localization Services *Editing & Proofreading Services *SEO Content Writing & Website Design *Professional & Business Writing
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    Data Analytics
    Business Consulting
    SEO Content
    Microsoft Excel
    Digital Marketing Management
    French
    Translation
    Product Management
    Marketing Strategy
    Project Management
  • $135 hourly
    I'm a product marketing expert (positioning strategy, conversion optimization, lifecycle nurturing) and a self-taught coder (websites, landing pages, flutter, firebase). For the last 10 years I’ve launched products at software orgs ranging from 1-person startups to publicly traded companies, including Kiva, Solar.com, Decarbon, Chegg, and Magoosh. I’m a “zero to one” tech generalist who thrives in creating compelling user experiences, improving them with experimentation, and uncovering insights that accelerate growth. I’ll help you 💁 - Develop your MVP and evolve it into a cross-platform, scalable experience - Launch effective go to market campaigns that support agile development - Maximize impact by honing your product’s messaging and market positioning My approach 🤓 1. Refine the product & growth vision 2. Identify specific objectives & hypotheses 3. Quantifiably test hypotheses 4. Iterate, scale, repeat Skills 🛠️ Marketing: Go to market launch strategy, product marketing, user engagement (email, push, in-app), conversion rate optimization (AB testing, pricing), search engine optimization, market research Product: Product management, app development (Flutter, ReactJS, Firebase), user research= Sustainability: UCLA Environmental Science BS, LEED Green Associate
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    Braze
    CSS
    Product Marketing
    HubSpot
    Organic Traffic Growth
    A/B Testing
    Marketing Analytics
    HTML
    Conversion Rate Optimization
    Firebase
    Marketing API Integration
    Flutter
    Email Marketing
    Growth Strategy
  • $60 hourly
    Consulting, Finance, and Data Analytics Professional with additional experience advising and creating startups. Currently working as a Data Product Analyst full-time, startup founder part-time. I am doing Upwork on the side to help others and won’t reach out unless I know I can solve your problem effectively and quickly. I am a dedicated, hard-working, and ambitious individual that strives for success in all personal and professional endeavors.
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    Data Analysis
    Startup Company
    Trading Strategy
    Finance
    Tableau
    Prompt Engineering
    ChatGPT
    Microsoft Excel
    Communications
    Google Workspace
    Data Science
    Technical Project Management
    Computer Science
    SQL
  • $100 hourly
    Startup Growth & GTM Execution Expert | Monetization, PLG, & Investor Readiness I help startups optimize GTM execution, monetization, and PLG growth strategies to scale efficiently and raise investor confidence. As an engineer-turned-product leader, I bring a unique mix of technical depth and business execution, having built and scaled revenue-generating products at Amazon, Bill.com, and Wayfair—driving over $1B+ in ARR. 🔹 How I Can Help You ✅ GTM Execution & Monetization Strategy → Optimize pricing models, ICP targeting, and demand generation. ✅ PLG Growth & Retention → Improve customer activation, engagement, and revenue expansion. ✅ Startup Fundraising & Investor Readiness → Refine business models, revenue plans, and financial strategies for VC success. ✅ Market Positioning & Demand Gen → Launch marketing & growth experiments to drive sales and revenue. 🔹 Why My Technical Background Matters - Engineer + MBA from Dartmouth → I bridge the gap between product, data, and GTM teams to execute scalable growth. - Technical & Data-Driven Execution → Deep understanding of AI, fintech, and B2B SaaS ecosystems. - Worked with Engineers, PMs, and Founders → I don’t just build strategy—I help implement it with your technical teams. 🔹 My Process (How We’ll Work Together) 1) 45-Minute Growth Strategy Call – Understand your business, challenges, and goals. 2) Market & ICP Research – Deep dive into customer insights & competitive landscape. 3) GTM & Monetization Strategy – Actionable roadmap based on growth levers & execution gaps. 4) Implementation Support – Weekly check-ins, optimizing pricing, retention, and acquisition. 🔹 Why Work With Me? - 15+ years in product & growth → Scaled revenue at Amazon Business ($1B ARR) & Wayfair ($500M+ in AI-driven sales). - Venture Partner at TheFounderVC → Advise AI, fintech, and SaaS startups on GTM & fundraising. - Engineer + GTM Execution → Not just strategy, but hands-on implementation that drives results. 🔹 Some Startups I’ve Worked With ✔ AI & Fintech SaaS startups (Investor & growth advisor) ✔ E-commerce & B2B marketplaces (Amazon, Wayfair, Bill.com) ✔ Early-stage founders preparing for Seed/Series A fundraising Need an expert to refine your GTM execution and drive monetization? Let’s chat!
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    Product Strategy
    Growth Hacking
    Growth Strategy
    Venture Capital Consulting
    Venture Capital
    Marketing
    Stakeholder Management
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Business Development
    Retail
    Artificial Intelligence
    Strategy
    Machine Learning Model
    Product Management
  • $70 hourly
    Mary Jantsch is no B.S. writer and ghostwriter crafting authentic blog and social posts that make general platitudes and AI-generated content squeal and hide under the bed. Her specialty is serving clients as a ghostwriter for thought leadership, LinkedIn, and Substack posts as she helps tech leaders find their voice. She taps into her decade of professional experience leading HR and Recruiting for front-of-the-pack B2B startups and her own experience building a personal brand. When she’s not writing, Mary gardens and works at a local native plant nursery — or is arguing with her chocolate lab, Wally, that it is, in fact, not time for dinner. ✨ FEATURED IN: ProductHunt, BusinessInsider, Buffer Open Blog, Elpha, Workable, Leapsome, and ChartHop. 💜 WHAT CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY "I recommend Mary to any team that needs support for a small project or large initiative. She played a pivotal role in improving the training we provide to our partner companies. Mary helped build content and training materials and trained our team to improve our expertise in using scorecards and structured interviews. We immediately incorporated our new content and we're confident in training others using these tools. Mary is responsive, detail-oriented, and dependable. I look forward to working with Mary on future projects and enthusiastically recommend working with her." - Kate M. "Mary was at Buffer in the early years, she led the way in quality customer engagement & manages the expectations of clients very well. She understands the molten landscape of social web, growth marketing & PPC." - Kevin M. "Mary has a way with words that draw attention and get people to engage. She is thoughtful in her approach and strategic in her practice. Mary was a pleasure to work with and always proactive, thinking ahead as to the ways to make improvements. She is a great addition to any team! Plus she is fun to work with which means a lot in my book." - Shelly L. ✍️ MY FOCUS: - Ghostwriting thought leadership, LinkedIn, and Substack posts - Uncovering your unique voice and writing style - Breaking down complex (or, even, boring!) HR and B2B topics into digestible and interesting blog posts
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    Recruiting
    Public Relations
    Content Editing
    Content Writing
    Leadership Development
    Personal Branding
    Content Strategy
    Ghostwriting
  • $70 hourly
    I have nearly a decade of experience in go-to-market, product discovery, marketing, and growth for both early stage startups as well as venture capital. Skills: lead-generation, account based marketing, digital marketing, early stage sales (first customers), storytelling, content creation (case studies, one pagers, decks, podcasts), sales enablement, marketing/sales automation
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    Clean Technology
    Marketing Operations & Workflow
    Marketing Automation
    HubSpot
    LinkedIn Marketing
    LinkedIn Campaign Manager
    LinkedIn Lead Generation
    Marketing Strategy
    Sales Strategy
    Growth Strategy
    Growth Hacking
    Product Discovery
    Marketing
    Go-to-Market Strategy
  • $150 hourly
    Hi! I'm Lee. I'm a People Operations guru having spent over 15 years supporting two dozen early stage companies with their HR and People needs. Throughout that time I've enjoyed creating order out of chaos by leveraging the most current systems and tools to drive organizational success through strategic alignment. My leadership roles at StartupExperts and Project Helping fuel my enthusiasm for fostering community support and promoting mental wellness in the workplace and beyond. Employee experience has been a keystone for me and I especially love coaching folks who are junior in their career, or perhaps looking to switch careers altogether. I'm currently seeking new opportunities in these spaces and would love to chat with you about your specific needs to see how I can help!
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    Writing
    Employee Onboarding
    Human Resources
    People Management
    Human Resource Information System
    Client Management
    Event Management
    Educational
    Training Materials
    Process Documentation
    Internal Communications
    Proofreading
    Content Writing
  • $80 hourly
    I'm a trusted strategist on the Finance team at Google, known for my ability to distill complex issues into actionable plans and clear messages that resonate with diverse audiences. I work most closely with executives to produce communication strategy and materials; develop compelling agendas for leadership summits; set and communicate annual org-wide objectives & key results ("OKRs"); and create & launch new programs in line with strategic initiatives. Let's work together to: * Clarify your vision and define your strategic priorities. * Develop and execute high-impact initiatives. * Problem-solve and find creative solutions in areas where you or your organization is stuck. * Improve communication and build a strong team culture. * Build employee trust and unlock your organization's full potential. More about me: Collaborative and adaptable, I excel at building organizational buy-in to drive results and unite teams around a shared vision. While I continue to lead strategic initiatives at Google, I am also available for select consulting projects to share my expertise and support other organizations in their growth journeys. A lover of nuance, I am excited by choosing just the right way to express a complex concept and helping leaders clearly articulate a vision, direction, problem statement, or call to action. Let me help you understand the real problem behind the problem, communicate with precision, and make a strategic leap grounded in your company's values and ambitions. I can consult with you as a thought partner to problem solve creatively and help you get "unstuck," provide feedback on how to nail a change in strategic direction, and draft or edit communications / talking points to help you present yourself clearly, authentically, and with authority. I lead with empathy, creativity, and a sense of humor, using a people-centric lens and an eye for detail. I have over a decade of expertise in strategic planning, project & program management, executive communication, event planning/management, and community building. Tech-informed with a finger on the AI pulse; SQL proficiency; ability to work with strategic executives and technical employees alike.
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    Event Planning
    Business Consulting
    General Project Consulting
    Management Consulting
    Program Management
    Executive Coaching
    Life Coaching
    Speech Writing
    Ghostwriting
    Content Writing
    Proofreading
    Proofreading Feedback
    Employee Engagement
    Employee Communications
  • $200 hourly
    First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to raising capital for your startup. Your pitch deck is an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impression on investors. Punch, clarity, and concision; investors need these from your presentation. Without those qualities in every last slide, even the greatest idea risks not getting the funding it deserves. Put your best foot forward by using my services. In addition to working 6 years at Meta and reaching a senior PM role, I’ve won pitch competitions and helped raise millions in pre-seed and seed stage funding for my own startup. Now, I want to pass the lessons on to improve the chances that the next great idea gets funded. Initial Assessment – 1 hour – Free • Goal: Determine if we want to proceed with any of my services • How: We’ll have an hour-long meeting where you explain your company to me and run me through your existing deck (if you have one) Single Revision - $1,600 • Goal: Produce a markedly improved revision of your existing deck, including a talk track for each slide • How: You’ll send me your existing deck, I will review it end-to-end and adjust not only the individual slides’ content, but how they flow into each other to create a strong, easy-to-follow narrative Create Deck from Scratch - $8,000 • Goal: Produce a pitch deck that optimally communicates to investors the key information they need to assess your company, including a talk track for each slide • How: I’ll send you a list of materials I need from you for each slide. Once I get enough information, I will craft the deck from scratch Implement Specific Enhancements – Case by case estimate • Goal: I will implement any fixes or enhancements • How: We’ll have a short call to align on what you’re looking for, send me any required materials, and I will implement the enhancement
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    Fundraising Presentation
    Fundraising
    Startup Company
    Pitch Correction
    Pitch Deck
    Presentations
    Presentation Design
    Business Presentation
  • $45 hourly
    Let me help your team collaborate better, using a current project to configure the right management tools, and implement processes for effective communication across multiple timezones and cultures. Not only will I manage your project - I'll teach you how to fish. I've worked 8+ years managing distributed teams, building innovative software products for Fortune 50 to Silicon Valley startups. I've spoken widely on remote project management and hiring at SXSW, Atlassian, and more. I left my full-time position to more directly help teams work better together over any distance.
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    Communications
    Project Management
    User Experience Design
    Agile Software Development
    Atlassian Confluence
    Scrum
  • $500 hourly
    Lifelong entrepreneur, having built and scaled 3 successful startups, raised over $10M in venture capital, and sold my first company for 8-figures at age 25. I’m a coach and builder at heart - I love rolling up my sleeves and using my experience to help you get to the right answers faster. I’ve coached 50+ founders on product, design, growth, marketing, analytics, fundraising, consumer retention, and enterprise sales. Some of my highest leverage strengths are: ✅ FUNDRAISING: having built over 100 pitch decks and successfully pitched Sequoia Capital, a16z, Greylock, Benchmark, Accel, and many other Tier 1 VC's in the Silicon Valley. ✅ STORYTELLING: crafting your brand positioning, product marketing, features/benefits, and distilling your message to resonate with your core persona. ✅ PRODUCT: building a product development lifecycle, hypothesis-driven development and iteration, working cross-functionally to ensure design, engineering, marketing, are all aligned on moving your key metrics forward. ✅ GROWTH: built several consumer web/mobile apps, notably scaling to >1M users and >4M unique monthly transactions through both organic and paid-led growth strategies. ✅ STARTUP INFRASTRUCTURE: building the foundational processes to enable growth, including your performance marketing (e.g. Meta ad accounts), product analytics (e.g. Segment/Amplitude), financial models, bookkeeping, sales funnels, cap tables, etc. Currently CEO of Perspective, a rapidly growing AI startup based in San Francisco backed by many notable VC’s and angel investors. Reach out and let’s chat!
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    Pitch Deck
    Lean Startup
    Management Consulting
    Growth Hacking
    SaaS
    Sales
    Marketing
    User Experience
    Product Management
    Product Strategy
    Startup Company
    Entrepreneurship
    Fundraising
  • $80 hourly
    I'm an expert in building customer success (CS) functions from the ground up. Whether you're trying to retain more customers, reduce the customer's time to value, or optimize Sales/CS operations, I can help. Highlighted Accomplishments: ✅ Upgraded 1/3 of customer base to new pricing model, leading to 20% increase in MRR. ✅ Created a 6-course onboarding program, reducing customer's time-to-first-milestone by 3 days. ✅ Hosted the first ever in-person customer/partner conference, leading to stronger relationships. ✅ Installed a health dashboard to identity trends & upsell opportunities, driving $50k in new MRR. ✅ Developed playbooks to take action on at-risk and disengaged accounts, leading to 100% NRR. ✅ Collected customer feedback, reported priorities to Product, leading to new features monthly. ✅ Conducted executive business reviews to align priorities and showcase/drive investment value. ✅ Collaborated with support daily to resolve potential issues while minimizing SLA disruption.
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    Email Marketing
    Coaching
    Loyalty Marketing
    Klaviyo
    Shopify
    Lead Generation
    Customer Retention
    Customer Experience
    Relationship Management
    Adoption
    Upselling
    Training
    Customer Onboarding
    Account Management
  • $30 hourly
    M&A and Impact Investment Expert | ESG and Digital Transformation Leader Assisting clients in developing their strategic plans for growth, acquisitions, digital transformation, and responsible investing is my area of expertise, where I bring many years of experience in driving M&A and impact investment-related strategic growth. With extensive experience in Private Equity and Growth Equity in Latin America, I specialize in identifying disruptive sectors and emerging markets that align with long-term sustainable growth and innovation. Private Equity & Growth Equity: I have led various successful investments and transactions into the Latin American market by managing deal sourcing, due diligence, and post-investment integration. My expertise includes high-growth sectors, such as SaaS, consumer goods, and tech, with top-tier family offices and investment funds. M&A & Corporate Strategy: I have managed complex M&A transactions, including strategic acquisitions and divestments, which drive organic and inorganic growth. My work at ABI/Ambev and other organizations has enhanced competitive positioning and market leadership, especially in the LatAm market. Digital Transformation & DTC Strategy: In ABI/Ambev, I led the digital transformation through strategic acquisitions and minority investments, making the company a market leader in the DTC space. I am very strong at identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends in tech-driven business models. Impact & ESG Investing: I believe in incorporating ESG into investment decision-making, actively searching for opportunities where financial returns meet social and environmental impact. I focus on investments that foster community empowerment, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture to drive both financial success and societal progress. I am at my best and most productive in creative, problem-solving environments that call on collaborative teamwork. I do this by using my expert knowledge to create enduringly positive impact through financial prosperity and social advancement.
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    Business Intelligence
    Business Strategy
    Business Analysis
    Innovation Scouting
    PipelineDeals
    Due Diligence
    Accounting Advisory
    Portuguese Tutoring
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Venture Capital Consulting
    Private Equity
    Investment Strategy
    Management Consulting
    Financial Planning
  • $55 hourly
    I'm an engineer and business strategist with experience in software development, product design, and team leadership. Whether you're seeking strategic consulting, technical solutions, or innovative product development, I am here to help. I have a special interest in the sustainability space so would love to delve deeper into related projects. - Experience in AI/ML development, robotics, and full-stack engineering, with a focus on building practical enterprise solutions - Background in investment analysis and market research, bringing a business perspective to technical challenges - Managed small teams and projects from concept to completion - Always eager to take on challenging problems that combine technical innovation with business strategy - Strong preference for projects which give me room for growth through clear communication and collaborative approaches
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    Software Development
    Software Design
    Creative Strategy
    Data Analysis
    Analytical Presentation
    Accounting Basics
    Management Consulting
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