I've been advising or building startups my entire career. From helping startups raise capital at an investment advisory firm, to an operator at an early-stage German ed-tech startup, I've built and scaled companies from the ground up. I launched my own startup (Africa.ai), growing it to over $1M in annual revenue before its acquisition by Execo. I'm currently mastering the next stage of growth as COO of a U.S. trade school, building the sales and marketing teams from scratch. I excel in high-stakes, resource-scarce environments, helping founders move fast and build strong foundations. I've scaled teams to >228 employees, raised over $2M, and advised startups that have collectively raised over $20M. I've been a solo founder and I've had cofounders, so I have the experience to help early stage founders structure for success. I love working with aspiring founders too—especially those making the leap from corporate—helping them refine their go-to-market strategy, structure early equity, and land their first paying customers. My passion is helping first-time founders launch and scale. I’ve been in the trenches, launched businesses, guided founders through cofounder disputes, high-stakes decisions, fundraising with no networks, you name it. If you're seeking a sounding board for tough decisions or tactical advice to move the needle, let's connect.