With over eighteen years of dedicated experience, I bring a wealth of expertise as a seasoned business plan writer and innovative strategy consultant. My extensive background spans numerous industries, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of diverse market dynamics. I am also highly proficient in crafting compelling grant letters and successful applications, consistently securing vital funding for my clients. My proven capabilities encompass a broad spectrum of critical business functions, including: Comprehensive Visa Business Plans: Specializing in H1B, L1, and E2 visa applications. AI Assisted Market Research Generation: Software specialized in gathering and developing marketing research reports. Impactful Non-Profit Business Plans and Grant Writing: Developing strategies that secure essential funding, including government grants via Grants.Gov. Strategic Roadmaps: Guiding businesses toward sustainable growth and market leadership. In-Depth Financial Analysis and Modeling: Delivering robust financial projections and interactive dashboards. Statement of Requirements Development: Crafting clear and precise contractual specifications. Thorough Competitor Research: Providing actionable insights into market landscapes. Successful SBA Loan Applications: Navigating the process to secure crucial small business funding. Concise Business Summaries: Delivering high-level, impactful overviews (approximately two pages). Strategic SWOT Analysis: Identifying key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. My core strengths lie in developing sophisticated marketing strategies and robust financial models. I leverage advanced tools, including custom Excel worksheets and the industry-leading Liveplan software, to create comprehensive business plans or specialized financial dashboards and reports tailored for grant applications. I pride myself on my flexibility and ability to adapt my services to precisely meet each client's unique business needs and objectives. I am eager to collaborate with you and invite you to contact me at your convenience to discuss how my expertise can drive your success.

I help nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and public health teams secure funding, design programs, and build systems that actually work. ✔ $10M+ in grant funding secured ✔ 80%+ funding success rate ✔ Led and implemented a $10M behavioral health program Most clients don’t just need a writer—they need someone who understands how funding, operations, and outcomes connect. That’s where I’m different. 💼 WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH ✔ Grant Writing & Funding Strategy Full grant proposals (federal, state, foundation) Funding strategy & positioning Grant editing, review, and optimization ✔ Grant Research & Prospect Lists Curated funder lists aligned to your mission Eligibility analysis + fit rationale Deadlines, award sizes, and strategic recommendations ✔ Program Design & Implementation Program structure aligned to funding requirements KPI development + reporting frameworks Logic models + sustainability planning ✔ SOPs, Workflows & Process Improvement Process mapping and optimization Cross-team coordination workflows Scalable systems that reduce inefficiencies focus on: ✔ Clarity (no fluff, no filler) ✔ Speed (efficient turnaround without sacrificing quality) ✔ Real-world execution (not just theory) If you need someone who can quickly understand complex work and turn it into something actionable, fundable, and usable—I can help. Send me a message with what you’re trying to accomplish, and I’ll tell you exactly how I can help.

Need a sharp, CFA-level financial modeler to help you raise capital, forecast growth, and make smarter financial and investment decisions? You’re in the right place. I’m a performance-driven Finance professional with 10+ years of experience in financial modeling, forecasting, FP&A, budgeting, valuation, and corporate finance — helping founders, investors, and executive teams turn data into decisions that drive real results. With a background spanning Oil & Gas, SaaS, Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, and Asset Management ($1B+ AUM), I combine deep accounting and analytical expertise (IFRS, financial statements, ERP systems) with strategic financial leadership to deliver actionable insights, precise models, and decision-ready reports. ⚙️ What I Do I build clear, dynamic, and investor-ready financial models and reporting systems that help you take control of your numbers and plan with confidence: ✅ 3-Statement Financial Modeling — Integrated P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow with charts, ratios, and scenario testing ✅ Valuation & Investment Models — DCF, IRR, NPV, payback, comps, and capital budgeting analysis ✅ FP&A & Budgeting Systems — Forecasting, cost optimization, and variance tracking dashboards ✅ Cash Flow Forecasting — Weekly, monthly, and 13-week rolling models for liquidity and runway planning ✅ KPI & Performance Dashboards — LTV/CAC, ROI, burn rate, margin tracking in Excel or Google Sheets ✅ Cap Table & Equity Modeling — Ownership dilution, fundraising scenarios, LP/GP waterfalls ✅ Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis — Base, bear, and bull cases to guide confident decision-making ✅ Management & IFRS Reporting — Investor, board, and audit-ready financial packages 🧠 Why Clients Hire Me ✔️ Strategic + Technical: I bridge accounting precision with investor-grade financial storytelling ✔️ Flexible & Scalable: Tailored solutions for startups, SMEs, and established enterprises ✔️ Industry Versatility: From SaaS and AI startups to multi-branch manufacturing and real estate firms ✔️ Proven Impact: Built dashboards that cut overhead by 20%, shortened month-end closes from 7 days to 5 hours, and helped clients avoid cash crunches months in advance 🌎 Industries I Serve SaaS, Tech & eCommerce Manufacturing & Construction Real Estate & Investment Firms Healthcare & Private Practices Traditional & Alternative Investments 📊 Results You Can Expect Accurate forecasts that attract investors and lenders Data-driven insights that optimize growth and profitability Clean, automated models that simplify complex decisions Financial clarity that lets you run your business like a CFO 📩 Let’s Talk If you’re looking for a trusted financial partner to help you understand your numbers, build investor-ready financial models, or take control of your financial strategy — send me a quick message. I’ll tell you exactly how I can help or point you in the right direction.

Your Business Deserves a Winning Plan & Investor-Ready Pitch Deck — Let’s Make It Happen! Hi, I’m Scherita Vaughn 👋🏾 — a seasoned business strategist, financial consultant, and pitch deck specialist with over a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs secure funding and scale their ventures. With 400+ business plans and pitch decks created for over 200 startups across diverse industries, I bring clarity, strategy, and investor insight to every project. 🚀 Why a Business Plan & Pitch Deck Matter Whether you're pursuing investors, grants, SBA loans, or venture capital, your business needs: ✅ Investor-ready business plans ✅ Visually compelling pitch decks ✅ Market research & financial forecasting ✅ Clear growth strategies that stand out from the competition 🔥 Why Choose Me? Proven Results: Helped clients raise over $5 million through grants, loans, and private funding Global Expertise: Business plans approved by the US and UK governments for funding and grant applications Experienced Strategist: 400+ custom-built plans and decks tailored to specific industry needs Investor-Focused Approach: In-depth market research, competitive analysis, and clear financial projections After-Sale Support: I work with you until everything is pitch-perfect — your satisfaction comes first 🌍 Industries I’ve Worked With 💻 SaaS & Tech 💳 FinTech 🪙 Cryptocurrency 👗 Fashion & Apparel 🍽️ Restaurants & Food Trucks 🏨 Hospitality & Real Estate 🏭 Manufacturing 🛍️ Retail & E-Commerce 🏥 Healthcare & Insurance 🛠️ Service-Based Startups ❤️ Nonprofits & Social Enterprises 🚚 Trucking & Transportation 🌱 Cannabis & Agriculture If your industry isn’t listed, chances are I’ve still worked in it! 📌 What’s Included 📄 Business Plan Executive Summary Company Overview Market & Industry Analysis Go-to-Market & Marketing Strategy Financial Projections (3–5 years) Competitive Edge & SWOT Analysis Professional charts, visuals, and formatting 🎨 Pitch Deck Clear, concise slide structure Beautiful, branded design Engaging market insights and positioning Key growth metrics & financial data Persuasive storytelling tailored to investors 📁 Delivered in PDF, Word, and PowerPoint formats—complete with visuals, spreadsheets, and easy-to-digest data. 💬 What Clients Say ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Scherita masterfully transformed our vision into a polished, investor-ready pitch deck and business plan. Her ability to simplify complex financials and tell a compelling story made a big impact. Highly recommended!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I couldn’t have asked for a better presentation. Punctual, knowledgeable, and professional—Scherita delivered exactly what we needed." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Her branding and storytelling expertise brought our business to life. The attention to detail, market research, and financial modeling were exceptional. A seamless experience from start to finish." Ready to Build Something Big? I know what investors, lenders, and grant funders look for — and I’ll help you deliver exactly that. 📩 Let’s connect! Message me to discuss your business goals and how I can support you. 🔹 Quick responses & clear communication guaranteed 🔹 Click “Invite to Job” and tell me more about your project 💡 Let’s bring your vision to life — together.

Most filmmakers don't lose funding because their film project lacks potential. They lose funding because grant reviewers are not evaluating the film they see in their head. They are evaluating the proposal, budget, impact, audience reach, implementation plan, and supporting documents sitting in front of them. A powerful documentary film, animation project, feature film, music video, or media startup concept can easily be overlooked when the funding application fails to communicate its value in the language funders expect and understand. That is where I come in. I am Timothy Ayomide F. , An experienced and award winning Grant Writer and Funding Research Specialist who helps filmmakers, production companies, creative studios, media startups, and impact driven storytellers secure funding opportunities through strategic grant research, proposal development, film funding strategy, and application support. My experience includes supporting organizations such as Bolafilms and other mission driven projects through grant research, proposal writing, Letters of Intent, fundraising materials, supporting documentation, and funding strategy. My work contributed to securing over $125,000 in funding support across nonprofit and creative sector projects, including helping Bolafilms secure $25,000 in funding support for its initiatives. I help filmmakers and industry creatives move beyond simply applying for grants by ensuring their projects are positioned in a way that aligns with funder priorities, industry expectations, and long term growth opportunities. MY SERVICES INCLUDE; ↈ Grant Writing and Grant Applications ↈ Grant Research and Funding Prospect Lists ↈ Letters of Intent and Proposal Development ↈ Funding Strategy and Fundraising Support ↈ Budget Development and Supporting Documentation ↈ Film Grants/ Funding Applications ↈ Documentary Funding Support ↈ Animation and Creative Project Funding ↈ Film Festival Research and Submission ↈ Press Release Writing and Submission ↈ Project Positioning and Audience Targeting ↈ Creative Project Visibility Strategy ↈ Distribution and Funding Readiness Support WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME: Great creative work deserves more than a rushed application. I combine research, strategy, storytelling, and compliance focused proposal development to help filmmakers and creative organizations present their projects with clarity, credibility, and impact. Beyond funding applications, I help position projects for greater visibility, stronger industry recognition, festival opportunities, audience engagement, and long term growth. Whether you are developing a documentary film, feature film, short film, animation project, music video, production company, or media startup, I am here to help you identify the right film funding opportunities and submit applications that give your project the strongest possible chance of success. If you are looking for a film grant writer who understands both the creative and funding sides of the industry, I would be happy to discuss your project.

I am an experienced executive leadership professional and a high-level administrator with expertise in the for-profit business, non-profit, government, and legal sectors. I have raised millions through grant writing and fund development. I have extensive experience managing complex organizations with complex funding, programmatic, organizational, staffing, and management structures. Therefore, I bring a multifaceted array of skills that will benefit your business and/or non-profit in multiple ways. Below is a summary of my areas of expertise. -Economic/Community Development Expert, Non-profit and Small Business Strategist with expertise in human/social services; neighborhood and property revitalization; legal analyst and policy development, organizational capacity building; and fund development/grants administration. -Fund development and grants administration including sourcing, writing, and management; Human resources and fiscal administration; Board relations and strategic planning; General day-to-day business administration; Advocacy, public policy, community, and public relations; Client centered programs and services development and implementation. -Fundraising and fund development; Organization and program oversight and monitoring; Workforce and educational programs and services development; System-wide strategic analysis, policy development; and operational planning; Fiscal planning, budget development, and expenditure monitoring. -Community Revitalization including, Community Development; Economic Development; Neighborhood Revitalization, and Property Development. -Capacity building in the areas of organizational day-to-day management; program and services assessment, design, development, and enhancement; short and long-range operational, tactical, and strategic planning; needs assessments and organizational enhancement planning; system evaluations and improvement; staff assessment and development planning; and policies and procedures development. -Writing and document production including policy documents; white papers; business plans; SWOT (Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis. and Community Needs Assessments.

Grant and funding specialist with over 10 years of experience securing and managing more than $200M in federal, state, and local funding. Brings 7+ years of direct experience at a water and wastewater utility, with deep knowledge of infrastructure, compliance, and operational needs in utility environments. Proven success in developing and securing FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), SLCGP, CDBG-DR, DOT, and EPA funding, alongside other major federal and state programs. Skilled in grant writing, post-award compliance, and utility project funding strategy, with expertise in FEMA GO, Grants.gov, and state grant systems.

Executive Startup Advisor & Non-Dilutive Funding Strategist | PhD | 10+ Years | $50M+ Secured | Federal Grants & Contracts | 3x Founder | TedX Speaker I remember how challenging it was to transition from a PhD scientist into an early-stage startup founder, executive, & operator. Over the past 10+ years through building start-ups myself and advising hundreds of founders, I’ve seen how difficult it can be for technical and clinical founders to turn strong science into fundable, commercially credible startups. Here’s are some resources to help secure federal grants and contracts: - Website & SBIR/STTR grant templates: keepyourequity.co - YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@stacylchin I’m an Executive Startup Advisor and Non-Dilutive Funding Strategist working with scientists, clinicians, academic PIs, and technical founders spinning high-risk, high-impact R&D innovations out of leading universities and research institutions, including Harvard, MIT, UC Berkeley, Columbia, and UCLA. I’m also a Techstars and MassChallenge mentor and have advised hundreds of early-stage founders across biotech, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, medical devices, diagnostics, AI, climate, energy, defense, and hard tech—often supporting teams tackling some of today’s most complex global challenges and navigating early fundraising and commercialization for the first time. My work focuses on advising early-stage, R&D-driven startups and helping founders make sense of early fundraising, clarify commercialization strategy, and position complex technical innovation in a way that resonates with funders, partners, and investors. I bring this perspective not only as an advisor, but also as a three-time startup founder, having built start-ups in emerging, cross-disciplinary technical spaces where there is no clear playbook. My past work has received support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, with media coverage in CNN, NBC, BBC, and The Boston Globe. I’ve secured patents, published peer-reviewed research, won pitch competitions, and held leadership roles across R&D, product development, go-to-market, sales, business development, and commercialization. Over the past decade, I’ve helped startups and research-driven teams secure $50M+ in non-dilutive (non-networked) funding across healthcare, biotech, life sciences, medical devices, and hard tech through highly competitive federal grants and contracts. One of my earliest clients was awarded one of the first $25M+ ARPA-H contracts, setting an early benchmark for large-scale non-dilutive success. I’ve also served as an SBIR reviewer for both NIH and NSF, participating in multiple study sections and evaluating proposals across technical merit, commercialization strategy, and program fit—experience that directly informs how I advise teams on building competitive funding strategies. In parallel, I run a leading YouTube channel with 10,000+ subscribers, where I teach founders and technical teams how to navigate federal funding, grants, and contracting pathways. Who I Work With & How I Help I advise: • Early-stage, R&D-driven startups and academic spin-outs • PhD scientists, clinician founders, and technical CEOs preparing for first-time fundraising • Executive teams seeking senior, science-literate strategic guidance My work is strategic and advisory, focused on: • Non-dilutive funding strategy (federal grants & contracts; SBIR/STTR) • Fundable R&D, commercialization, and narrative positioning • Pitch decks, technical white papers, and commercialization plans • Go-to-market strategy, customer discovery, and ongoing executive advisory If you’re looking for guidance on how to translate early-stage, high-impact, high-risk innovation into a credible commercialization strategy (e.g., fundraising, positioning, market analysis, go-to-market (GTM) planning), let’s chat! Executive startup advisor • Startup consultant • Non-dilutive funding strategy • Federal grants & contracts • SBIR consultant • STTR consultant • NIH grants • NSF grants • Biotech consultant • Life sciences consultant • Medical device consultant • Commercialization strategy • Go-to-market strategy • Pitch deck advisor • Technical white papers • R&D strategy • Early-stage startups • Hard tech startups

About me I am a EU Grants Writer and Public Funds consultant, with STEM background. I am passionate about supporting technological and sustainable development by helping companies and research centers implement valuable projects and effectively navigate the complex world of public funding. Experience in sectors: Health, Manufacturing, Clean Tech, Climate tech Experience with funding programmes: Horizon, LIFE, EIC, CEF, Innovation Fund, ICPEI

With an MBA and years of experience helping startups, nonprofits, and small businesses secure funding, I specialize in creating investor-ready business plans, SBA loan packages, grant proposals, financial forecasts, and growth strategies that help businesses move from ideas to funded companies. I have successfully supported clients across multiple industries, including restaurants, childcare centers, technology, nonprofits, service businesses, retail, and government contracting. My work focuses on more than writing documents — I help clients position their businesses for real funding opportunities and long-term growth. I have helped clients: ✔ Secure grant funding ✔ Prepare SBA loan applications ✔ Develop acquisition business plans ✔ Build lender-ready financial projections ✔ Create investor pitch materials ✔ Launch and scale startups ✔ Strengthen nonprofit funding strategies As a consultant, I combine strategic planning, market research, financial analysis, and persuasive business writing to create professional funding packages tailored to each client’s goals. Services I Offer: SBA Loan Business Plans Investor Business Plans Financial Forecasting & Projections Grant Writing & Grant Research Nonprofit Funding Strategy Pitch Deck Development Business Acquisition Plans Capability Statements Government Contracting Assistance Strategic Business Consulting Why clients work with me: MBA-level business expertise Funding-focused strategy Professional, responsive communication Real-world startup and nonprofit experience Strong attention to detail Customized, high-quality deliverables I have proudly served over 100 clients and understand how to create business documents that are professional, persuasive, and tailored to lenders, investors, grant reviewers, and decision-makers. If you are looking for a knowledgeable consultant who understands funding, strategy, and business growth, I would love to help.