Unusual startup advising: 360˚business development and hands-on involvement for funders to build exceptional products and company

The “how to” problem

As a Founder and Chief Idea Officer, you may struggle with many areas of weakness.

You may be an expert as a product or vision developer, but there are a dozen other areas you may lack expertise in.

Market and Industry Analysis:
- What is the market potential for my product/service?
- Who are my target customers and how can I reach them?
- What are the current industry trends and competitive landscape?
Business Model and Strategy:
- How can I refine my business model to maximize profitability?
- What are the best strategies to differentiate my startup from competitors?
- How can I create a sustainable competitive advantage?
Funding and Financial Planning:
- What are the different funding options available to my startup?
- How can I effectively present my startup to potential investors?
- How should I allocate resources and plan for financial growth?
Product Development and Innovation:
- How can I ensure that my product/service meets market demands?
- What is the best approach to iterate and improve my product?
- How can I leverage technology and innovation to gain a competitive edge?
Team Building and Leadership:
- How can I attract and retain top talent for my startup?
- What leadership skills and qualities are important for success?
- How can I build an effective and cohesive team culture?
Marketing and Customer Acquisition:
- What are the most effective marketing channels and strategies for my target audience?
- How can I build brand awareness and create a strong brand identity?
- How can I optimize customer acquisition and retention?
Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
- What legal structures should I consider for my startup?
- What are the key legal and regulatory requirements I need to comply with?
- How can I protect my intellectual property and minimize legal risks?
Scaling and Growth:
- What strategies should I implement to scale my startup efficiently?
- How can I expand into new markets or geographies?
- What partnerships or collaborations can help accelerate growth?
Operational Efficiency:
- How can I streamline my operations and improve efficiency?
- What technologies or systems can automate or optimize processes?
- What metrics and KPIs should I track to measure performance?
Exit Strategies and Future Planning:
- What are the potential exit options for my startup (e.g., IPO, acquisition)?
- How can I increase the value of my startup for a future exit?
- What long-term planning should I consider for the sustainability of my business?

The Approach

As an Entrepreneur, Founder and C-suite executive, I spent 20 years researching how and why ventures strive or fail. Decades of research on thousands of organisations, product histories, and founders’ stories gave me data-driven support for the most unusual conclusion.

The common ground for most organisations’ failure is ... the high ego of the decision-makers.

As a startup advisor, I'd like to use this approach in combination with my full-stack business development expertise to help founders build exceptional products.

The area of expertise:

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Creator Economy

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<aside> <img src="/icons/fireworks_gray.svg" alt="/icons/fireworks_gray.svg" width="40px" /> QuantumTech

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The 20-years-of-experience-toolbox:

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Value proposition – Mentorship and hands-on involvement to build exceptional products and company