Results-driven finance professional with over 19 years of extensive experience as a Virtual CFO, Financial Controller, and strategic business consultant, helping startups, SMEs, and established organizations achieve financial growth, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. I specialize in Business Plan writing, Grant Writing, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Accounting, Bookkeeping and Strategic Financial Advisory. I have worked with clients across multiple industries, providing high-quality financial strategies, performance analysis, and funding documentation tailored to their unique business goals. Whether you need a professional business plan, a robust financial model, grant proposal support, or ongoing CFO-level financial management, I am committed to delivering accurate, strategic, and results-oriented solutions that create measurable value for your business.

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

I help nonprofits and education organizations create clear, compelling content and manage projects from start to finish. With over a decade of experience across nonprofit, education and public sectors, I bring a strategic yet hands-on approach to every engagement. My work often bridges communications, development, and operations. Services I offer: ✔️ Strategic Communications – Messaging, outreach planning, reports, donor collateral ✔️ Content Writing & Editing – Web copy, blog articles, case studies, annual reports ✔️ Project Management – Coordinating marketing, fundraising, and content initiatives ✔️ Development Support – Fundraising campaigns, donor communications, one-pagers Clients often bring me in to clarify their message, keep projects organized, and ensure communications and fundraising materials reflect their mission and impact.

I am a seasoned public health professional with a Master of Public Health, a Bachelor's in Pubilc Administration, a nonprofit management certificate, and over 15 years of experience driving impact in fundraising, program development, and research. As a principal investigator for IRB-approved studies, I’ve applied rigorous research methodologies to address social determinants of health and model community-level interventions. Holding a CITI certification in behavioral research with human subjects, I bring a deep understanding of ethical, data-driven decision-making. My expertise includes securing over $2.5 million in grant funding, streamlining nonprofit operations, and developing scalable health promotion campaigns. I specialize in aligning funding strategies with organizational goals, leveraging advanced analytics, and designing sustainable solutions for nonprofits and public health initiatives. Whether you need strategic fundraising, research support, or operational optimization, I deliver tailored solutions that help organizations thrive. Let’s collaborate to amplify your impact and build a strong foundation for long-term success.

A 100% refund if I set the wrong expectation and can’t deliver. No excuses, no questions asked! Hi, I’m Faizan Khan, a seasoned business writer specializing in business plans, RFP responses, grant proposals, and strategic documents that secure funding, win contracts, and drive growth. With over a decade of experience, I combine analytical thinking with persuasive storytelling to deliver documents that are not just well-written, but decision-winning. I have supported startups, SMEs, nonprofits, and enterprise clients in developing investor-ready business plans, government-compliant proposals, and grant-winning applications across multiple industries. My Core Expertise: ✅ Business Plans (Startup, SBA, Investor & Immigration-focused) ✅ RFP/RFI/RFQ Responses (Government, Corporate & Nonprofit) ✅ Grant Writing (Federal, State, Foundation & Nonprofit Funding) ✅ Financial Projections & Market Research ✅ Pitch Decks & Executive Summaries ✅ Capability Statements & Technical Proposals Strategic Capabilities: ✅ Opportunity Analysis & Bid Strategy Development ✅ Compliance Mapping & Requirement Alignment ✅ Value Proposition & Differentiation Positioning ✅ Data-Driven Financial Modeling & Forecasting ✅ Stakeholder-Focused Narrative Development ✅ Proposal Structuring & Evaluation-Oriented Writing Tools & Skills: ✅ Financial Modeling (Excel, Forecasting, Scenario Analysis) ✅ Market & Competitive Research ✅ Proposal Management & Content Libraries ✅ CRM & Proposal Tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) ✅ Strong Command of Structured, Persuasive Writing Why Work With Me? ✔️ 10+ Years of Proven Experience in Business & Proposal Writing ✔️ Strong Track Record in Securing Funding & Winning Contracts ✔️ Deep Understanding of Government & Institutional Requirements ✔️ Clear, Concise, and Evaluator-Friendly Writing Style ✔️ Strategic Thinking Beyond Just Writing Let’s collaborate to turn your ideas into funded projects, winning proposals, and scalable business strategies. Best Regards, Faizan Khan

I’m a writer and editor with a BA in English from Cornell University and an MA in Corporate and Nonprofit Communication from Johns Hopkins University. My passion lies in helping individuals and organizations bring their ideas to life through clear, compelling, and impactful storytelling.

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 | 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗙𝗣, 𝗥𝗙𝗤, 𝗘𝗢𝗜, 𝗥𝗙𝗶 | 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐭. 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 | 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 | 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 I help businesses, startups, SMEs, and organizations win Government / Non-Government contracts, secure funding, and present investment-ready opportunities through professionally developed business plans, tender proposals, grant applications, and pitch decks. With 20+ years of experience in business development, bid management, and strategic consulting, I have supported clients across Government, Telecom, Banking, Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, and SME sectors in multiple international markets. My expertise includes both government and private-sector procurement, investor documentation, and strategic business positioning. I don’t just prepare documents I develop persuasive, decision-ready submissions aligned with how evaluators, procurement teams, grant reviewers, and investors assess opportunities. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: ✔ Government & Private Tender Responses ✔ RFP / RFQ / RFI / EOI Proposals ✔ Business Plans & Financial Projections ✔ Grant Proposals & Funding Applications ✔ Investor Pitch Decks & Presentations ✔ Business Proposals & Capability Statements ✔ Go-to-Market & Business Strategy Consulting 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: ✔ 1500+ Bids & Proposal Submissions Since 2019 ✔ Supported Opportunities Exceeding $300M+ ✔ 100+ Business Plans for Startups & Existing Businesses ✔ 25+ Startup Business Launches & Strategic Advisory Projects ✔ 1250+ Hours of Business Presentations & Pitch Deck Development ✔ Experience Across USA, UK, Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey & Pakistan Enterprise & Technology Exposure: Worked and collaborated with global technology and enterprise environments including Oracle, IBM, Dell, Cisco, HP, Huawei, VMware, AWS, Microsoft, EMC, and enterprise infrastructure ecosystems. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲: ✔ Strategic and commercially focused approach ✔ Strong understanding of procurement and evaluation criteria ✔ Professionally structured and persuasive documents ✔ Clear communication and reliable delivery ✔ Customized work tailored to each opportunity ✔ Confidential and professional engagement 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: ✔ Editable Word, PowerPoint & Excel Files ✔ Professionally formatted documents ✔ Strong value proposition & positioning ✔ Market-aligned business and financial logic If you need a business consultant who understands both strategy and execution, let’s discuss your project. Asad @ Upwork

I’m a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) with a Master’s in Public Administration, specializing in fundraising for small, community-based organizations. With over 15 years of experience and a proven track record across public administration and direct service, I’ve successfully secured more than $200 million in funding through 500+ grant applications—ranging from government contracts to foundation and corporate support. I prioritize retainer-based partnerships (starting at $5,000/month), though I remain open to select project-based work. My priority is always building meaningful collaborations with organizations that are ready to grow and invest in lasting community change. Based in the NYC tri-state area, I bring a deep understanding of both systems-level work and frontline service delivery. My portfolio spans education, youth services, community outreach, the arts, women’s rights, food insecurity, homelessness, substance use services, family development, and case management initiatives. I’ve secured grants from $500 for program supplies to $1.2 million for new program launches, and my largest single gift to date is $10 million. My fundraising services include: -Strategic fundraising planning and implementation -Full grant proposals and letters of intent (LOIs) -Customized grant application development -Proposal templates and toolkits -Grant reports and evaluations -Budget development and analysis I’m looking to partner with mission-driven individuals and nonprofits committed to revitalizing their communities and building sustainable futures. Let’s move from surviving to scaling—together.

I help mission-driven organizations secure funding, clarify ideas, and tell stories people actually want to read. I’m a writer, educator, and narrative strategist with clients ranging from startups and small businesses to nonprofits and educational organizations. I specialize in grant writing, proposals, pitch decks, curriculum development, and long-form narrative content—work that sits at the intersection of strategy, clarity, and voice. I’ve helped client organizations secure $425,000+ in grant funding, developed curricular resources used in real classrooms, and written scripts and storyworlds for educational media, adventure games, and augmented reality experiences. I’m comfortable owning projects from messy idea to polished deliverable—and I work well independently, under deadline, and across time zones. Alongside freelance work, I teach writing and social studies to kids and incarcerated adults. That classroom experience informs everything I do: clear structure, audience awareness, and an understanding that good writing has to work, not just sound good. My recent projects have ranged from grant proposals and funding narratives to pitch decks, email campaigns, game scripts, and web copy. Topics have included education, mental health, climate justice, housing, beauty and wellness, travel, and the arts. Selected bylines and credits include: Playboy, KQED Teach, Teachers & Writers Magazine, ARDI Adventure Games, DX Games, and Cozy Ripples (TV criticism). My fiction has appeared in Conjunctions, Colorado Review, Prime Number Magazine, and other journals. My short story collection, Impossible Object, is forthcoming from Whiskey Tit Press. Core services: • Grant, proposal, and fellowship applications • Business plans, pitch decks, and pitch form content • Curriculum development & educational writing • Scripts, game narratives & story development • Web copy, blogs, email & social media campaigns • Infographics & explainer content If you need a writer who can think strategically, work across formats, and respect both your mission and your deadline, I’m happy to talk.

We identify and win government contracts for your business. With a proven track record of winning millions of dollars in contracts, clients have received a substantial return on their investment. Commission-based pricing, client industry exclusivity, full hands-on support, and maintenance of 100% positive client feedback sets Berkeley Bridge Advisors (BBA) apart; businesses are treated like partners, not just clients. BBA provides comprehensive, hands-on support in pursuing government contracts and grants on behalf of other businesses. Our services encompass everything from sourcing opportunities and analyzing solicitor documents to handling solicitor communications, developing proposals, completing forms, gathering documentation, and submitting materials in an optimal and compliant manner. BBA excels at maximizing businesses' chances of securing funding and contracts by providing end-to-end pursuit services. We're headquartered in Miami, Florida, but serve businesses throughout North America, pursing contracts at the federal, state, and local level. BBA understands that securing a government contract can transform a business, and obtaining funding can make or break a business. Achieve these goals is the most impactful way to promote business growth which is why this is BBA's specialty. About the founder: The founder, Ann, left a high-paying management position at a fortune 100 company to start BBA. Ann followed the Bible’s message to use whatever gifts we've received to serve others; realizing that developing businesses comes natural to her. When a client wins a contract or grant, it’s incredibly rewarding and gives Ann and her team a profound sense of professional fulfillment. Ann has dedicated her career to the growth and development of businesses. She completed a B.S. degree in Sustainable Business and Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategies through Harvard. Over the years, she founded three businesses, mentored startups at the City University of New York's incubator, educated students through The New York Times Academy, served as a judge for a business pitch competition, and held roles as a Product Manager and Marketing & Acquisition Portfolio Manager at American Express. This extensive business development experience has seamlessly led to the founding of her current venture, Berkeley Bridge Advisors (BBA). Throughout Ann’s various positions, she brought millions of dollars in value to the businesses she served, and is currently focused on clients of BBA by securing contracts for their businesses.