Barış Özçifçi is a seasoned management and strategy professional with a proven track record in driving corporate development, digital transformation, and organizational efficiency. He has held leadership roles at global companies, including Vodafone, Korn Ferry, Koç Holding, and Afiniti. Currently, Barış serves as a Board Advisor at Abalıoğlu Holding and as the Managing Director at BO-and-Company. He specializes in scaling businesses, developing future-ready talent strategies, and managing complex, cross-functional initiatives. Previously, Barış was the Global Organizational Development Manager at Afiniti, a unicorn in applied AI, and held key roles at Koç Holding, where he led talent management and future of work initiatives while contributing to digital transformation and strategic planning committees. A lifelong learner, he completed the "Disruptive Strategy" program at Harvard Business School under Clayton Christensen and IBM's Prompt Engineering Program. Barış’s expertise encompasses Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), HR Process Management, Digital Transformation Project Management, Corporate Development and Capital Management, Industrial Relations Consultancy, Learning and Development Activities, and Investment Consultancy. With over 20 successful projects on Upwork, maintaining a 5-star average, Barış excels in CV and LinkedIn profile optimization, executive documentation, and policy development. His comprehensive approach ensures that organizations achieve operational excellence and strategic growth.

You're doing everything yourself. Tools are scattered, processes leak, your team has drifted from the vision — and that's on you for not building the Operating System your business needed. That's the gap I close ⸻ I will serve as your Virtual COO and install a Business Operating System (BOS) — the operational backbone that lets your company scale without chaos or founder dependency. I don't hand over a deck and disappear. I understand the painpoint, implement the full system and create discipline for your team, then hand you a business that runs without you as the bottleneck. Over 8 years, I've done this work across real estate, SaaS, e-commerce, IT and cybersecurity, healthcare, construction, hospitality, and education — different industries, same operational path. I've carried founders from 3 to 30 employees without the wheels coming off. On Upwork alone: 57 completed engagements, 3,200+ hours, $100K+ earned, 95% Job Success Score, Top Rated Plus. The framework I implement rests on six pillars 🧭 Vision & Strategic Clarity — long-term direction and quarterly priorities 🏗 Organizational Structure — clear accountability so everyone knows what they own ⚙️ Systems & Processes — SOPs, workflows, and operational infrastructure 🚀 Execution Cadence — leadership rhythms (Rocks, L10 meetings, Scorecards) 🎯 Leadership Accountability — leaders aligned around ownership and results 📊 Performance & Metrics — dashboards and KPI tracking that surface reality The result is a company that runs on systems, not stress. My Implementation runs on the tools your team already uses (I dont reinvent the wheel): ClickUp, Notion, Google Workspace, or Microsoft 365 — integrated through Zapier or Make, and AI-enhanced (Claude, ChatGPT) where it removes real drag, not just for show. By the end of our engagement, you'll have clear priorities, accountable leaders, scalable workflows, and dashboards that surface reality — not the version of it you want to see. Open to a 15-minute call this week to map out what your first 90 days would look like.

The most successful projects start with asking the right questions. Whether you're evaluating a new market, building a product, preparing for investors, improving operations, or refining your marketing, I create the research and business deliverables that bring clarity to the next decision. Clients consistently describe my work as thorough, well organized, actionable, and professionally presented. I combine research, analysis, visual communication, product management, marketing, and business operations to produce deliverables that are ready to share with leadership teams, customers, investors, and stakeholders. Research, Analysis & Business Planning * Market, customer, competitor, and industry research * Competitive landscape analysis, market intelligence, customer insights, and TAM/SAM/SOM analysis * Business analysis, opportunity assessments, executive reports, and actionable recommendations Presentations & Business Design * Executive, board, investor, sales, and client presentations * PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, pitch decks, one-pagers, reports, and presentation redesign * Infographics, dashboards, process maps, workflows, diagrams, and branded business documents that communicate ideas clearly Product Management & Business Operations * Product discovery, customer research, requirements gathering, roadmap development, prioritization, and implementation planning * Business process improvement, CRM planning, workflow design, SOP development, KPI dashboards, and reporting * Excel and Google Sheets solutions, business documentation, and operational frameworks Marketing & Growth * Product marketing, messaging, positioning, and go-to-market planning * Website copy, content planning, competitive intelligence, and customer journey mapping * Marketing recommendations and creative direction grounded in research and business objectives I enjoy projects that require both analytical thinking and creative problem solving. From competitive research and executive presentations to business documentation, product planning, dashboards, and visual communication, I create polished deliverables that simplify complex information, support informed decisions, and continue delivering value long after the project is complete.

As a Financial Analyst with 5 years of experience and formerly a founder of a VC-backed startup, I know how Investors think and how to secure investor meetings. Some of my past clients include: -Accion.org (Fintech) -Marta.uz (Fintech) -Raiseway (Fintech) -Finden (AI) -CO* (AI Agent) -Gainz.AI (AI Fitness) -MX3 Diagnostics (IoT) -Tribefy (Web 3) -Winessy (Web3) DM me if you need help with this stuff: ✅Storytelling for Investor Decks I will turn your vision into a 12-15 pages-long compelling narrative. A punchy, juicy, FOMO-creating deck ✅Actionable Financial Models: ✓ Investors Dashboard ✓ 3 financial statements (profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow)\ ✓ Scenarios ✓ Unit Economy ✓ Revenue projections ✓ Hiring schedules & personnel cost ✓ Other important supporting schedules like working capital, taxes, capital structure ✅Business plans and Investor Memos Sometimes this boring stuff is required from founders. No problem, I’ll create a 20-40 pages long comprehensive document explaining every bit of your business and strategy to become a unicorn company. ✅Market research There are lots of expensive and mostly useless market research reports online. F that. The data I’ll find for you will be complemented with concrete insights and an action plan on how to capitalize on these insights. Also, I can review your existing investor-facing documents and provide honest feedback with an action plan on how to improve your stuff. ❌Please, don’t text me if: -You don’t have a budget -You are the person who schedules a call and doesn’t attend -You are not willing to cooperate and provide information on your company. Expertise: Consumer, Manufacturing, Ecommerce, PE, Real Estate, Syndications, VC, Pharma, Healthcare, Medtech, Biotech, B2B, SaaS, Tech, Fintech, Capital Raising, Pitch Decks, Investor Decks, Pitchbook, Information Memorandum, CIM, Machine Learning, AI & OpenAI ChatGPT, LLM, ML, Financial Modeling, Investor Strategy

HR Consultant with a strategic focus on remote operations, I build scalable HR systems: SOPs, KPIs, policies, onboarding, workflows for startups and SMEs . Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with diverse organizations across various industries and regions. My expertise lies in helping startups and SMEs structure their HR departments, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards. I have successfully led HR projects for companies in countries like US, UK, Canada, Swizterland, Netherlands, KSA, UAE, Pakistan, Turkey, and in Egypt, and other worldwide projects. As a freelance HR consultant, I have honed my skills in talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development. My approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs, ensuring that HR strategies align with their business objectives and foster a positive work environment.

I don’t just help businesses “improve operations”—I help fix what’s actually slowing them down. With 15+ years of hands-on experience, I step into businesses to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and breakdowns across systems, processes, and teams—then build the structure needed for things to run smoothly and scale effectively. I’m known as The Business Operations Doctor because my approach is both diagnostic and practical. I look at how your business is functioning today, where it’s breaking down, and what needs to be built or rebuilt to support growth. I’ve worked across multiple industries and business models, supporting companies through growth phases, restructuring, system rebuilds, and operational clean-up. What I can help you with: ✔ SOP Development (clear, structured, and actually usable) ✔ Process Mapping & Workflow Design ✔ Operations Audits & Assessments ✔ KPI & Performance Tracking Frameworks ✔ System Implementation (ClickUp, GHL, CRMs, internal tools) ✔ Team Alignment & Operational Structure ✔ Process Improvement & Efficiency Optimization ✔ Program & Project Management ✔ Technology Improvement & Design How I work: I don’t deliver generic templates. I build systems based on how your business actually operates—your team, your workflows, your goals. Everything is designed to be used, maintained, and scaled. If your operations feel: Disorganized Reactive Hard to manage Or dependent on too many manual workarounds Then we’ll fix that—properly. Let’s build an operational foundation that supports your business now and where you're going next.

With 34 years of B2B sales expertise, I specialize in combining AI-driven automation with human expertise to create a sales process that is both highly efficient and deeply personal. AI can research prospects, automate outreach, and improve efficiency, but it is the human connection, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence that ultimately close deals and build lasting relationships. My approach leverages AI for scale and efficiency, while ensuring that personal interaction, thoughtful follow-ups, and strategic conversations remain at the core of the sales process. By integrating AI-driven insights with real human engagement, businesses can achieve higher conversion rates, stronger client relationships, and long-term sales success. B2B Sales Leadership & AI Integration For the past 17 years, I have helped businesses grow by implementing proven sales strategies, refining outreach processes, and developing high-performing sales teams. In recent years, I have embraced AI-driven automation, allowing businesses to scale outreach and engagement while maintaining the human element that fosters trust and closes deals. Before launching my consulting practice, I spent 17 years at ADP, where I rose to Vice President of Sales and Alliances for the Tax Division, leading a team of 250 indirect reports. With deep expertise in sales leadership, AI-powered execution, and strategic engagement, I design and implement measurable, scalable sales solutions tailored to each business’s unique needs. How I Help Businesses Grow ✅ AI-Driven Sales Execution – Automating prospect research, outreach, and engagement while ensuring human connection at key touchpoints. ✅ Sales Strategy & Leadership – Defining value propositions, competitive differentiators, and outreach strategies to improve market penetration. ✅ Proven Sales Processes – Implementing structured steps of the sale to increase conversion rates, shorten sales cycles, and drive revenue growth. ✅ Sales Training & Development – Coaching teams to refine presentations, improve closing techniques, and build long-term client relationships. I bridge the gap between AI and human sales expertise, ensuring businesses maximize efficiency without sacrificing the relationships that drive long-term success. By strategically combining automation with personal engagement, I help companies create scalable, repeatable, and effective sales processes that deliver real results.

Growing companies don’t usually have a talent problem. They have a systems problem. If your team is: • Managing operations in spreadsheets • Dropping client emails or follow-ups • Running projects without clear ownership • Scaling faster than your processes • Using CRM/ERP tools that no one has fully structured I help fix that. I design and implement practical operating systems that bring structure without slowing you down. Where appropriate, I also help teams identify responsible ways to use AI inside existing workflows without creating more complexity, risk, or tool sprawl. What I do: • CRM selection, cleanup, and implementation • ERP/CRM customization, workflow automation, and process alignment • AI-assisted workflow review, documentation, and operational improvement • Shared inbox & service desk setup • SOP development that teams actually follow • Change control & configuration management systems • Revenue pipeline structure & accountability • Jira, Zoho, Microsoft 365 integration I’ve built structured operating models inside: A 300+ employee defense technology organization Government contracting environments Multi-tool SaaS ecosystems — Zoho, Teams, Zoom, Microsoft 365, Jira I am not a theorist. I build systems and make sure teams use them. If you need clarity, ownership, and execution — let’s talk.

Abhishek Chauhan brings in ~20 years of Strategy and Consulting , and investment banking experience, across multiple sectors. His areas of specialty include: - Deal Advisory Strategy: Commercial Due Diligence, Operational Due Diligence and Target Screening - Non Deal Advisory Strategy: Market Entry Strategy, Portfolio Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Operational Strategy / Scenario planning - Sectors: Consumer Internet (EdTech, eHealth, eB2B retail, Fintech / Insurtech), TMT, Mobility, Foodtech, Retail, D2C, HealthTech and More. Abhishek is an Engineering Graduate(Gold Medallist) from Punjab Engineering College and holds a PGDBM, Marketing from SPJIMR, Mumbai, India.

I help 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 organize their finances, underwrite their deals, and run their operations profitably — backed by 30 years of experience. I founded 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐕𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 from scratch, scaled it to 5,500+ units and $7M in annual revenue, and 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟖𝐱 𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐃𝐀. That experience — building, running, and selling a real estate business — is what I bring to every client. Currently, I serve as a 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐅𝐎 for multiple active clients, including a 200-unit landlord in Philadelphia, a large LA-based real estate holding company, and a convenience/fuel store operator. I sold my real estate business in 2024 to a large private equity firm for 𝟴𝗫 𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗗𝗔. I now help others by offering the services below. REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT ➡️ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹: Know exactly what a deal is worth before you close. I build monthly, annual, and 5-year models covering NOI, cash flow, IRR, and total profit — plus scenario testing to stress-test your assumptions before committing capital. ➡️ Real Estate Valuations: Get a defensible, market-based valuation of any income-producing property or business — useful for acquisitions, sales, financing, or partnership decisions. ➡️ Capital Raising Strategy: Find the right capital source and get approved. I build the financial projections lenders and investors need, and help you navigate equity, debt, and hybrid structures to secure the best terms. FRACTIONAL CFO SERVICES ➡️ Cash Flow Management & Forecasting: Know where your cash is going before it becomes a problem. Weekly, monthly, or quarterly models that surface trends early and keep your business running without surprises. ➡️ Monthly Financial & KPI Review: A monthly deep-dive into your numbers — what is working, what is not, and what to do about it. Includes a standing call to discuss results and adjust strategy in real time. ➡️ Budget & Forecasting: Build a 12-month or 5-year financial roadmap with projected revenue, expenses, and cash flow — so you are running toward a clear plan instead of reacting to what comes at you. M&A & STRATEGY ➡️ Business M&A: Whether you are buying, selling, or merging, I help you structure the deal, assess the financials, and negotiate terms that protect your interests and maximize value. ➡️ Consulting: One-time or ongoing sessions drawing on 30 years of real estate, finance, and business operations. Practical advice built on experience — not theory. ✅ 𝗧𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱, please 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 or 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼, where I explain my background and what services I offer. I am happy to hop on a Zoom call to discuss your goals and how I can help you. ✅ 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 ✔ BS from 𝗦𝘁. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵’𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 ✔ MBA from 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆. ✔ 10+ years in 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 work with AlixPartners ✔ 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿 in the state of PA (RM422578) ✔ Completed A.CRE Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator Course (18 modules) ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ✔ Started real estate investing in 1999, then went to a full-time real estate professional in 2005 ✔ 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟵,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 over the last 20 years ✔ Bought, fixed up, and sold over 𝟭𝟬𝟬+ 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 with a combined value of $50+ million ✔ Built and managed a $𝟳.𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟰𝟬+ 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 $𝟳𝟬+ 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁, and 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 ✔ Author of "𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀," an Amazon bestselling book that is a comprehensive guide for landlords. ✔ Completed A.CRE Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator Coarse (18 modules) ✅ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗲: ✔ Rating 5.00 (Feb 15, 2026) "Mike was quick to get the project finished. He was the right choice for me. Was able to provide feedback and insight for Buildium that I was not aware of. Highly recommend Mike." ✔ Rating 5.00 (Oct 15, 2024) "𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁. 𝗛𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲." ✔ Rating 5.00 (Oct 21, 2024) "𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀." ✔ Rating 5.00 (Oct 14, 2024) "𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲"