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I've helped founders and funds raise $2B+ from top VCs (a16z, Accel, Benchmark, Lightspeed), and built the investment memoranda and M&A materials behind deals for Oaklins and Vendis Capital. Complexity in, conviction out. 🏆 Expert-Vetted, top 1% on Upwork 🥇 10 yrs, 1,000+ projects, 300+ clients in 20+ countries, 🦄 Associate at a Brisbane Venture Studio, pitch advisor at 3 accelerators. As your strategic presentation partner, I run the whole investor narrative: positioning, story structure, proof, and the design itself. Pitch decks, fund decks, IMs, CIMs, teasers, board materials. Investor-grade documents, end to end. 🌟 The founders and funds I work with are in high-stakes rooms. Here's what came back: ● "Better than 97% of the pitch decks we see" (a VC, on a deck I worked on) ● "Oversubscribed. We targeted €1M." ● "He's our go-to designer for critical projects" ● "He quickly understood our industry and target audience" 🦄 Past clients: ● Startups & scale-ups: Arctic Wolf · Drip Capital · Shadowfax · Bringin · Embeint · Business Fitness · Maternova · Blubird · Acante (acquired 2025) · Spacesium (acquired) ● Funds, PE & M&A: Harpoon Ventures · SeedBlink · Spark Capital · Vendis Capital · Oaklins · Novistra Capital · Atacama Ventures ● Corporate: Coca-Cola · Ralph Lauren · United Nations · PAL Aerospace ●Venture studios & accelerators: SV BNE Studio & Labs (Brisbane) · Startup Reaktor · Rubik Hub · InnoMedCatalyst My approach ● Fundraising comes first. I know how investors review decks, what they care about, and where founders lose their attention. One VC said a deck I worked on was “better than 97% of the pitch decks we see.” ● Story and design together. Most designers work with the story you give them. I improve the story first. Even a strong company can fail to raise if the message is unclear. ● Made for complex businesses. I work with deep tech, healthtech, fintech, SaaS, Web3, aerospace, and marketplaces. My job is to turn a complex business into a clear story investors can understand quickly. ● Fast when deadlines are tight. Fundraising timelines change. I’m used to quick turnarounds, investor feedback, and high-pressure projects. Who I work with: • Founders & startups raising capital with pitch decks, one-pagers, teasers, and investor updates • Finance & strategy teams at VC funds, PE firms, M&A advisors, and corporate groups needing IMs, fund decks, board decks, or transaction materials • C-level leaders and founders communicating strategy internally or externally • Sales, marketing, and comms teams building usable, on-brand presentation systems • Consultants and advisors who need a partner to turn complex thinking into client-ready visuals What I help with: • Investor-ready pitch decks and startup fundraising materials • Sales decks, proposal decks, and business presentations • Investment memorandums, CIMs, fund decks, and transaction materials • Board, shareholder, and executive presentations • Editable templates and scalable presentation systems for real-world use What clients say: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "We eventually raised €2M on that deck and I'm happy to recommend Mihai to anyone looking to get a professional deck done." (Alexander Knezevic, CEO) Curoflow: €2M raised, oversubscribed (targeted €1M) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The deck played a critical role in our fundraiser, and many investors took time to mention that the deck was made really well." (Prashanth Chandrashekar, Founder) Bringin: $1M pre-seed, 2x their initial target ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Pro at designing and illustrating world-class pitch decks. He always come in on time and budget. I can't recommend him highly enough." (Larsen Jensen, Managing Partner) Harpoon Ventures: fund decks used to raise $300M across 4 funds ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Turned our pitch deck from 'meh' to 'polished and professional.' His help was invaluable for our fundraising." (Meg Wirth, President & Founder) Maternova: $1.3M Seed How fast ● Review or focused redesign: 2-5 business days ● Standard presentation project: 1-2 weeks ● Full narrative and design engagement: 2-4 weeks ● 48-hour sprints for hard deadlines 🟢 Start here Send me your current deck or draft. I'll reply with the changes that would most improve it. No charge, usually within a few hours. No deck yet? Tell me your audience and deadline and I'll recommend the clearest way to get there. Pitch Deck Design · Investor Deck · Fundraising Presentation · Pitch Deck Review · Fund Deck · Investment Memorandum · CIM · M&A Teaser · Board Deck · Sales Deck · PowerPoint · Google Slides · Presentation Design

I help startups build the pitch decks, financial models, and investor materials that actually close funding rounds — from the perspective of someone who evaluates these for a living. I'm a general partner at an early-stage VC firm ($300M+ AUM). I've deployed roughly $150M into startups, advised on another $300M or so, and helped guide multiple portfolio companies to successful exits. I've also raised $25M+ for my own ventures and served as CFO through multiple funding rounds. I've seen more pitches than an MLB catcher, and unlike most consultants, I know exactly what makes an investor lean forward versus reach for the "pass" button. When I build your deck, model, or memo, I'm building it the way I'd want to see it land on my desk. What I Do: Pitch Decks — Strategy-driven, investor-tested decks built on a defensible model and realistic valuation. Not templates. Email decks that stand alone without a presenter. Live decks that land. Financial Models — SaaS, marketplace, e-commerce, biotech, hardware. Bottom-up revenue builds, cohort analysis, scenario modeling, unit economics. Clean, auditable, and built to tell a story — not just fill cells. Valuations — DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, VC method. I always show the work and the assumptions. Investor Memorandums & Business Plans — Compelling narrative with proper disclosure, based on industry standards and two decades of raising capital. Fractional CFO & Strategic Finance — Capital structure, cap table optimization, term sheet review, fundraising strategy, board prep, and financial operations for startups that need senior finance leadership without the full-time commitment. Coaching & Advisory — Guidance for founders navigating fundraising, financial strategy, or "why is my investor ghosting me" territory. My clients range from pre-seed founders building their first deck to Series C companies refining their strategy. If you're passionate about your idea but a cap table makes your eyes glaze over, or you need someone who can pressure-test your model before investors do — let's talk. Send me a message with what you're working on and I'll let you know how I can help.

Top Rated Plus Presentation Designer | Investor Pitch Deck & Executive Presentation Specialist | 100% JSS | 24hr Delivery Available. Presentation Designer with 5+ years of experience specializing in investor presentation design, executive presentations, and consulting-style pitch decks for startups, SaaS companies, agencies, and growing businesses. I create structured, high-impact presentations inspired by the storytelling and communication standards used by top consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG combining strategic narrative, clean visual hierarchy, and persuasive design that helps businesses raise funding, win clients, and communicate ideas with clarity. Over the years, I’ve designed 500+ pitch decks and business presentations across multiple industries, supporting founders and teams with investor-ready storytelling, board-level communication, and premium presentation design. ⭐ Core Expertise ✔ Investor Pitch Deck Design (Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A–B) ✔ Executive & Consulting-Style Presentations ✔ Business Presentations & PowerPoint Presentation Design ✔ Startup, SaaS & Fundraising Decks ✔ Sales Decks, Marketing Presentations & Proposals ✔ Company Profiles & Corporate Presentations ✔ Data Visualization, Charts, Roadmaps & Infographics ✔ Presentation Templates & Brand Style Guides 🔹 Why Clients Work With Me ✔ Top Rated Plus Freelancer with 100% Job Success Score ✔ 500+ presentations designed across industries ✔ Strategic storytelling with strong narrative flow ✔ Clean, modern, and premium visual communication ✔ Consulting-style structure inspired by McKinsey, Bain & BCG ✔ Detail-focused execution with fully editable source files ✔ Fast communication & smooth collaboration process ✔ 24hr delivery available for urgent projects 📌 Tools PowerPoint (PPTX) • Google Slides • Canva • Figma 🎯 Bonus Value ✔ Free first-slide sample to align design direction before full project 📩 If you need an investor-ready pitch deck, executive presentation, or consulting-style business deck that communicates with clarity and impact, feel free to reach out. PowerPoint Presentation Design, Pitch Deck Design, Professional Presentation Designer, Corporate Presentation Design, Business Presentation, Company Overview Presentation, Investor Pitch Deck, Sales Deck Design, Marketing Presentation, Product Presentation, Product Marketing Sheets, Executive Presentation, Board Presentation, Data Visualization, Infographic Slides, Charts and Graphs Design, Financial Presentation, Branded PowerPoint, Custom Slide Design, Visual Storytelling, Presentation Redesign, PowerPoint Expert, Google Slides Designer, Keynote Presentation, Canva Presentation Design

Hi, I’m Simon 👋 I help mobile apps, startups, and scale-ups grow using proven growth strategies, acquisition channels, funnels, AI and automation systems that turn traffic into users and customers. 🚀 Launched 10+ startups and helped acquire 1M+ users 🏆 Apps I’ve worked on reached #1 on the App Store multiple times 📱 Worked on products serving 7M+ users ⭐ Featured by Apple and Google with hundreds of 5-star reviews 🌍 Worked on global campaigns for major brands and leading agencies 🤝 Built startup partnerships with Borussia Dortmund (€359M market cap) and Unisport (€200M+ revenue) 📉 Experienced both startup exits and failures as a founder, so I understand the journey first-hand I’ve spent over a decade in marketing, starting my career working on global campaigns for major brands at agencies like Razorfish and TBWA. I later transitioned into the startup world, working hands-on with agencies, iOS and Android apps from early MVP stage to products serving millions of users. That transition was a huge learning curve, and today I help founders, startups, and marketing teams design growth strategies, implement scalable systems, and gain the insights I wish I had when launching my first startup. I specialise in 📱 App Growth & App Store Marketing • App Store Optimisation (ASO) • App Store & Google Play conversion optimisation • App launch strategy & positioning • Ratings, reviews & social proof systems 📈 User Acquisition & Growth • Paid acquisition (Meta Ads & Google Ads) • Install → activation → retention funnels • Growth experiments and cohort analysis • Influencer and partnership campaigns ⚙️ Funnels & Growth Systems • Go-to-market strategy for apps and startups • Landing page funnels and conversion optimisation • Lead capture and onboarding systems • CRM automation and lifecycle marketing 🤖 Automation & AI Workflows • GoHighLevel (funnels, CRM, automation) • Apollo and Instantly outbound systems • Make workflows and AI-powered marketing processes • Analytics, tracking, and performance optimisation I focus on strategies and metrics that actually move the needle while helping founders avoid many of the mistakes I’ve seen across startups and experienced myself. I work closely with teams to: • Validate audiences and growth channels before scaling • Maximise return on ad spend • Build repeatable acquisition systems • Ship fast and learn faster • Optimise marketing and operations using AI Best fit ✔️ Early-stage app founders ✔️ Funded startups preparing to scale ✔️ SaaS and tech companies building growth systems ✔️ Teams struggling with installs, conversion, or acquisition ✔️ Agencies looking to scale ✔️ Small to medium sized businesses adopting AI If you're growing an app, startup, or business and want someone who has been through the journey before, I’d be happy to take a look and share a few ideas. Looking forward to hearing about what you're building. Simon

I help startups, companies, and brands create impactful brand identities and graphic designs that resonate with their target audiences. Whether you're a startup needing to establish a brand, an established business looking to rebrand, or seeking high-quality graphic design services, I craft tailored solutions that capture your essence and set you apart in a crowded market. 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: ► UpWork™ Skill Certification In Brand Identity Design ► Over 10 years of design experience ► Partnered with high-end clients like Calleo Institute and Tony Tidbit Podcast ► Feedbacks from satisfied clients I've collaborated with 𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙮: I specialize in creating comprehensive branding solutions and design systems that ensure consistency across all touchpoints and enhance brand recognition. This includes brand identity design, logo design, brand guidelines, graphic design, and website design—blending modern aesthetics with functional usability. 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙔𝙤𝙪: Regardless of your industry or business size, I can help you achieve your branding goals through: ► Crafting a fresh, professional logo design, brand identity, and branding that speaks directly to your audience and remains cohesive across all touchpoints. ► Rebranding your existing brand to better align with evolving market trends and business growth. ► Creating high-quality graphic designs that visually communicate your brand's message, enhance your marketing materials, social media presence, and overall brand aesthetic. ► Designing visually compelling website designs and branding materials that elevate your presence both online and offline. 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙄 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧: ► Brand Identity Design ► Logo Design ► Branding ► Brand Strategy ► Graphic Design ► Brand Guidelines & Style Guide Creation ► Rebranding ► Website Design ► Presentation/Pitch Deck Design ► Corporate Identity Design ► UI/UX Design ► Packaging and Label Design ► Social Media Design/Branding ► Stationery Design ► Print Design (Flyers, Brochures, Leaflets) 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨: I follow strategic steps and a collaborative process to deliver outstanding results that meet the specific needs of each project: 1. 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝/𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮: Understanding your brand's values, goals, and challenges. 2. 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮: Developing a branding strategy that aligns with your business objectives. 3. 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: Creating initial design concepts that reflect your brand identity. 4. 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Sharing designs for feedback and revisions. 5. 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: Tweaking the design based on input to ensure perfection. 6. 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙡: Presenting the finalized design for review and approval. 7. 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮: Providing all necessary design files, ready for use across platforms. This process is adaptable to your unique needs and goals, ensuring every design reflects your brand’s personality and vision. 𝙏𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 & 𝙎𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙄 𝙐𝙨𝙚: ► 𝘈𝘥𝘰𝘣𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘦 (𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳, 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱, 𝘐𝘯𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴) - For Brand Identity & Graphic Design. ► 𝘍𝘪𝘨𝘮𝘢 - For Website UI/UX Design and Prototyping ► 𝘈𝘐 𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 - ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, DALL·E, Midjourney. 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙄 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚: ► 𝘈𝘐, 𝘌𝘗𝘚, 𝘚𝘝𝘎, 𝘗𝘚𝘋, 𝘗𝘋𝘍, 𝘗𝘗𝘛, 𝘋𝘖𝘊𝘟, 𝘑𝘗𝘌𝘎, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘗𝘕𝘎 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙄'𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝: ᶜᵒˢᵐᵉᵗⁱᶜˢ, ᴮᵉᵃᵘᵗʸ & ˢᵏⁱⁿᶜᵃʳᵉ | ᶠᵃˢʰⁱᵒⁿ, ᴶᵉʷᵉˡʳʸ, ᴬᵖᵖᵃʳᵉˡ, ᶜˡᵒᵗʰⁱⁿᵍ & ˢᵗʳᵉᵉᵗʷᵉᵃʳ | ᵀᵉᶜʰ, ᶜʸᵇᵉʳˢᵉᶜᵘʳⁱᵗʸ, ᴱ⁻ᶜᵒᵐᵐᵉʳᶜᵉ & ˢᵒᶠᵗʷᵃʳᵉ | ˢᵖᵒʳᵗˢ, ᶠⁱᵗⁿᵉˢˢ, ᴬᵗʰˡᵉᵗⁱᶜˢ & ᴳʸᵐ | ᶠⁱⁿᵃⁿᶜᵉ, ᴵⁿᵛᵉˢᵗᵐᵉⁿᵗ, ᴿᵉᵃˡ ᴱˢᵗᵃᵗᵉ, ᴴᵒᵘˢⁱⁿᵍ, ᴬʳᶜʰⁱᵗᵉᶜᵗᵘʳᵉ & ᶜᵒⁿˢᵘˡᵗⁱⁿᵍ | ᶠᵒᵒᵈ, ˢᵘᵖˡⁱᵐᵉⁿᵗ, ᴺᵘᵗʳⁱᵗⁱᵒⁿ & ᴿᵉˢᵗᵃᵘʳᵃⁿᵗˢ | ᴴᵉᵃˡᵗʰ, ᵂᵉˡˡⁿᵉˢˢ & ʸᵒᵍᵃ | ᵀʳᵃⁿˢᵖᵒʳᵗ & ᴸᵒᵍⁱˢᵗⁱᶜˢ | ᴾᵒᵈᶜᵃˢᵗˢ & ᵀᵃˡᵏ ˢʰᵒʷˢ 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 & 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡! I am committed to delivering top-tier branding and design solutions that will help you achieve your business goals. Whether you're looking to create a new brand identity or need help with rebranding, I’m here to bring your vision to life. 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 and let's discuss how I can help your business grow with powerful, strategic designs!

...do you have a have a startup idea that you need to validate & build? ...or an existing business that you need to fine tune with research & development, to be Go To Market Ready? Hello I'm Elissa & thank you for visiting my profile! I am a 5★ UpWork Expert Vetted All-In-One startup and business consultant from Arizona, United States, and in the past 15+ years, I've have partnered with over 250+ founders around the world to achieve startup success in various stages of development: DISCOVER, PLAN, LAUNCH & GROW STAGES. No matter where you are in your startup journey, I provide all resources from A-Z. ***Let's set up a free (15-min) call to discuss your needs, and set up a game plan*** MY EXPERTISE AT A GLANCE: ★ Market Research & Feasibility Analysis: Actionable insights to validate and refine your business ideas. ★ Startup MVP Development: From concepting to wireframing, ensuring your product meets market needs. ★ Strategic Business Planning: End-to-end business plans, financial modeling, and investor-ready pitch deck presentations. ★ Branding & Positioning: Unique strategies that make your brand stand out in competitive markets. ★ Go-to-Market Strategy: Execution plans tailored to target demographics, including customer journey optimization. HIGHLIGHTS OF SUCCESS: ★ $10M+ investor funding unlocked for various clients with market-ready business plans. ★ Led 250+ startups to success, including SaaS, tech, healthcare, and consumer brands. ★ Empowered WIN Energy Drink to refine its buyer personas, optimize feasibility studies, and craft an investor-winning pitch deck. ★ Partnered with LocalFarmOK to build a robust urban farm event business plan, attracting new markets and investors. CLIENT FEEDBACK SPEAKS VOLUMES: “Her business plan and market insights transformed our pitch deck into a winning tool. Within months, we secured our first round of funding!” – Local Farm OK, Founder “Elissa's guidance on scaling our MVP saved us six months of trial and error. A game-changer for our operations.” – WIN Energy Drink, CEO WHY CHOOSE ME? ★ Over 15 years of startup experience and entrepreneurial excellence ★ Expert Vetted by UpWork, having coached over 250+ startups worldwide ★ "Quality and professional" work is the core standard for all deliverables ★ Proven ability to drive long-term growth while mitigating risks ★ Transparent, collaborative, and committed to your success HOW CAN WE START? Book a free (15-min) consultation call today to discuss your business goals. Together, let’s: ★ Solve your most pressing challenges. ★ Align your vision with a data-backed strategy. ★ Create results that make your startup thrive. Ready to elevate your business? Let’s start now.