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This package is built for early-stage founders who are wanting to accelerate their path to building a successful startup with help from an experienced founder. Whether you're pre-launch, post-MVP, or in the middle of raising a round, this coaching plan is designed to meet you where you are—and help you go further, faster. You’ll work 1-on-1 with an experienced founder or operator to refine your strategy, overcome blockers, and build a company with real momentum. Available in 5- or 10-hour formats, this flexible package gives you high-leverage support across your most critical areas—from fundraising and GTM to team building and founder mindset. Common coaching activities include: - Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Feedback: Craft your story, build your deck, and prep for investor conversations. - Go-to-Market Planning: Validate your ICP, test channels, and drive early traction. - Product & Roadmap Feedback: Prioritize what to build (and what not to), based on real customer feedback. - Growth Experiments & Funnels: Design scrappy experiments to drive activation, retention, and conversion. - Hiring & Team Building: Recruit and retain early team members who raise the bar. - Founder Mindset & Focus: Manage stress, avoid burnout, and stay focused on what matters most. - Investor Updates & Board Management: Learn how to communicate clearly, build trust, and stay in control of your narrative. - Pricing, Packaging, and GTM Strategy: Get feedback on your model and position it to win. Each session is personalized to your needs—whether you’re trying to close your first 10 customers, raise a $5M seed round, or navigate early team dynamics. You’ll walk away with clarity, momentum, and a real partner in your corner.
Clearer strategy across product, GTM, and fundraising
Sharper investor pitch and more compelling story
Confidence navigating uncertainty and high-stakes choices
Support system to avoid burnout and stay focused
Actionable advice tailored to your unique stage and goals
Stronger founder narrative for customers, hires, and investors
Feedback on deck, metrics, pricing, and product roadmap
Trusted founder/operator in your corner when it matters most
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Francesco also coaches for Product Management and AI for Product Development. View all.

Joined April 2026
5.0
Helping Founders Build, Launch & Scale Products That Actually Grow
I work with founders to turn ideas into scalable, data-driven products - focusing on what actually drives growth: product-market fit, activation, conversion, retention, and go-to-market strategy. As a Senior Product Manager at Delivery Hero, I lead growth initiatives across 20+ countries, working on products used by millions of users and running experiments at scale to improve core business metrics. My approach is highly practical and execution-focused: identifying the highest-leverage opportunities and helping founders prioritize what will truly move the needle. I’ve worked with founders across Japan, Italy, South Africa, Singapore and Thailand, supporting them on product strategy, experimentation, and GTM decisions. From early validation to scaling phases. Whether you're refining your product, improving growth, or navigating key trade-offs, I help you make faster, clearer, and more effective decisions grounded in real-world experience.
5h+ of coaching