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Early-Stage Startup Coaching — Fundraising, Building, Growth
Early-Stage Startup Coaching — Fundraising, Building, Growth
Offered by Kevin A.
5.0
Executive Coach for Startup Founders | Former Product & Marketing Exec
Admissions Committee at Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Works at Cedar Advisory LLC
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 .
Services included:
Ideation
Compensation Strategy
Hiring
Fundraising
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Offered by Kevin A.
Joined November 2024
5.0
Executive Coach for Startup Founders | Former Product & Marketing Exec
I'm an executive coach for startup founders and a former product and marketing executive who has lived the scaling journey from the inside. I've worked with startup founders from pre-seed through growth stage, across the challenges each stage brings. My operating experience comes from the accelerating growth along that journey. At BILL, I was a product management and product marketing executive as the company grew revenue more than 10x to over $1B ARR. I saw what it takes to build a product organization, sharpen a go-to-market strategy, and lead teams through constant change. That gives me a clear view of where a scaling company is headed and what founders need to put in place early. As the founder of Cedar Advisory, I also know firsthand what it means to build something of your own. I work with founders on the challenges that come with growth: - Growing from founder to CEO as the company scales - Hiring, developing, and trusting a leadership team - Raising and pitching investors to raise funds - Delegating without losing sight of what matters - Making clear decisions on product strategy and go-to-market - Communicating with your board, investors, and team My coaching is practical and direct. You get a thinking partner who has sat in the operator's seat, along with the accountability to follow through. If you're building a company and want a coach who understands both the business and the person leading it, I'd be glad to talk.
Starting at $2,495
5h+ of coaching