Comprehensive Support for Entrepreneurs
As an entrepreneur, you face challenges that span multiple areas of expertise. You need advice that covers and combines all aspects of your business. Here’s how I can help:
Strategic Growth & Scaling
- Business strategy development and execution
- Product-market fit optimization
- Go-to-market strategies
- International expansion planning
- Scaling guidance
Financial & Investment
- Structuring investment rounds
- Cap table management and optimization
- Term Sheet negotiation guidance
- Fundraising strategies
- Choice of appropriate financing instruments (equity vs loan)
- Valuation discussions
- Due Diligence guidance
Deal-Making & Partnerships
- Acquisitions (Being acquired or acquiring)
- Strategic partnership structuring
- Deal negotiation and execution
- Contract review and optimization
- Leading complex negotiations
- Partnership strategy development
Legal & Compliance
- Contract structuring and review
- Legal entity structuring
- Regulatory compliance
- IP strategy and protection
- Employee agreements and compensation
- Setting up employee or advisory board compensation (Certificates vs SARs vs Options)
Conflict Resolution
- Mediating conflicts between:
- Co-founders
- Strategic partners
- Investors and investees
- Team members
- Negotiation support
- Crisis management
Communication & Relationships
- Investor relations
- Stakeholder management
- Communication strategy
- Ghostwriting important emails
- Pitch deck review and optimization
- Sounding board for tone, emotions and psychology behind communications
Technical Leadership
- Product strategy
- Technology stack decisions
- Security implementation
- Technical due diligence
- Architecture review
Why This Approach Works
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Aligned Interests: I prefer not to work on an hourly basis. Our interests are aligned through either fixed monthly arrangements or equity participation.
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Comprehensive Expertise: With 20+ years of experience as both entrepreneur and investor, I bring practical knowledge across all business aspects.
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Always Available: You get direct access when you need it - no scheduling required for quick questions or urgent matters.
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Practical Experience: Having built and sold companies, led 100+ investments, and handled complex negotiations, I bring real-world insights.
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Long-term Partnership: The goal is to build a lasting relationship where I can help you navigate both immediate challenges and long-term growth.
If you recognize yourself in these challenges and are looking for comprehensive support, let’s talk about how we can work together.