Early-Stage Startup Coaching — Fundraising, Building, Growth

Early-Stage Startup Coaching — Fundraising, Building, Growth

Offered by Matthew B.

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Former VC & Venture-Backed Startup CEO | Pitch Decks, Fundraising, & GTM

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Studied at Harvard University

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Works at Trinket Inc

Package Description:

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.


What you'll get from this package

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


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Services included:

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Hiring

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Matthew B.

Offered by Matthew B.

Joined November 2025

5.0

Former VC & Venture-Backed Startup CEO | Pitch Decks, Fundraising, & GTM

I’m a former VC and the CEO/founder of a venture-backed startup funded by Silicon Valley and Singapore-based investors. I’ve spent 20 years in finance, strategy, and investing where I've been evaluating hundreds of founders, reviewing pitch decks, shaping investment narratives, and leading diligence across early-stage and growth-stage companies. As a former Partner at Turret Capital and Director of Investment Strategy at Catcha Group (Southeast Asia’s leading venture builder), I’ve overseen a $1 billion portfolio and worked directly with founders on business models, GTM strategy, traction storytelling, and fundraising readiness. I’ve also raised capital for my own company, giving me firsthand insight into what investors actually look for in a pitch. My specialty is helping founders win high-stakes opportunities by crafting clear, compelling, investor-ready materials. I support early-stage teams with pitch deck creation and refinement, business plan development, investor narrative strategy, market sizing, competitive analysis, and overall fundraising preparation. Whether you're refining your pre-seed story or preparing for a Series A raise, I bring both investor and founder perspective to help you communicate your value with precision.

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Executive

20+ people coached for Startup Founders

Starting at $950

5h+ of coaching

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