Early-Stage Startup Coaching — Fundraising, Building, Growth
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 coach and venture capitalist. 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. You’ll work 1-on-1 with an experienced coach and venture capitalist 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's included
- 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 coach, board partner, and venture capitalist in your corner when it matters most
Meet your expert
Niki P.
Founder Advisor | Fundraising Strategy | Former GP @ Felicis Ventures
I’ve spent the past 15+ years investing in and working closely with high-growth companies across venture capital, growth equity, and private equity. I spent more than a decade at Felicis Ventures, where I was a General Partner and helped back and support companies from their earliest stages through significant scale. Over the course of my venture career, I’ve invested more than $400 million across 40+ companies, served on 20+ boards, and worked alongside founders through more than 100 financings and many of the major decisions that come with building a company. My experience spans fundraising, company strategy, board management, hiring, M&A, and navigating the inevitable ups and downs of startup life. I’ve had the opportunity to work with exceptional founders across many different industries and stages, and to see firsthand what separates companies that build enduring momentum from those that struggle. Today, I work directly with a small number of venture-backed founders, primarily around fundraising and capital strategy, while also serving as a broader strategic thought partner on the challenges that come with building a high-growth venture-backed company. I live in Manhattan Beach, California with my wife and three young kids. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me playing tennis, coaching my kids' sports teams, or spending time at the beach.
