Startup Coaches, Events, and Resources

Welcome to my profile! With my combined operator and VC experience, and also coaching many founders, I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of starting and scaling their ventures. Let's work together to navigate your entrepreneurial challenges! Reach out to explore how I can support your journey.

I am an exited founder (Sora ID, acq. by CLEAR) in the process of starting my next venture (as part of South Park Commons). For Sora, I ran seed and Series A processes, raised money from tier 1 venture capital firms (Greylock, General Catalyst, and Abstract), hired and fired, scaled the business to 7 fig ARR, ran an M&A process to a successful exit to a public company, and integrated our startup into the acquirer. Beyond my own operating, I help young/first time founders go 0 -> 1 as an active angel investor and advisor (directly, through a small fund, and on advisory boards through Stanford StartX) . I've also helped ~10 friends put together seed raises from top firms (Craft, Abstract, Kleiner, etc.). I've seen the early stage startup movie many times and am about to play it back again for my next company. Would love to share what I've learned and join you on your journey.

I love helping aspiring and current founders get bring their ideas to life. Whether you are just getting started or have a functioning product and are trying to raise capital/get your first customers, I'm here to help. I can help you... - Get an MVP built (evaluating custom-build vs no/low-code) - Raise a Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A round from institutional firms and angels - Hire your first team members or scaling to a team of 30+ - Build a company culture that wins Anything else related to starting a company!

I’ve worked across multiple startups, helping founders build products, hire early teams, design systems, and make decisions in the middle of chaos. I’ve taken on fractional executive roles, built AI-enabled workflows, shaped product and go-to-market strategy, and supported teams through the messy but important zero-to-one stages. My background blends strategy, operations, product thinking, and real hands-on execution — which means I can help you work through whatever you’re facing as a founder. My coaching focuses on clarity, momentum, and sustainable decision-making. Whether you’re validating an idea, building an MVP, sharpening your GTM, navigating early hiring, or trying to scale yourself as a leader, I help you break things down, see the blind spots, and move forward with a plan that actually works. You get a mix of strategic thought partnership and practical operator-level support.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Nick, a passionate entrepreneur and co-founder of Relay Health, an addiction recovery tech startup that gained traction with support from Y Combinator and other investors. Since my time in the Y Combinator Summer 2022 batch, I've helped 5+ teams break into YC, all from non-traditional backgrounds. First at Relay and now at Leland, I've been the growth hacker, driving revenue from $0-$XK-$XXK-$XXXK, and I now leverage that experience to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you're looking to break into YC, go from 0-1, or navigate the startup ecosystem, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality!

Hi, I’m Angela! I bring a unique blend of entrepreneurial expertise and global impact to my coaching. Currently, I am an Stanford entrepreneurship instructor for adults and high school students through various for-credit and immersive learning programs. As the founder and leader of Stanford’s Education Entrepreneurship Hub (https://edupreneurship.stanford.edu), I’ve built a thriving ecosystem that empowers both for-profit and nonprofit education entrepreneurs to innovate and scale their ventures. Previously, I bootstrapped a future-of-work SaaS product that scaled to users in over 80 countries, proving my ability to take an idea from zero to global reach. I specialize in coaching first-time founders, particularly student entrepreneurs, on everything from customer discovery and market validation to MVP development, sustainable business models, and fundraising. My experience spans founding, operating, investing, and ecosystem building, giving me a 360-degree perspective on entrepreneurship. What sets me apart? I understand the challenges and opportunities specific to first time founders and work with entrepreneurs building both mission-driven nonprofits and scalable for-profits. Whether you’re launching your first MVP, crafting a standout pitch, or planning your go-to-market strategy, I’m here to help you refine your approach and succeed. Let’s build something extraordinary together!

With years of hands-on entrepreneurial experience, I bring a deep understanding of what it takes to build, scale, and sustain a business. As the Co-founder & CCO of S2S Dynamics, a circular economy startup tackling e-waste through tech-driven solutions, I have led commercial strategy, partnerships, and market positioning to drive growth and impact. Prior to this, I co-founded and scaled a renewable energy company to million-dollar revenues, overseeing marketing, strategic alliances, and business development across multiple markets. My journey has given me firsthand exposure to the challenges of fundraising, go-to-market strategy, and sustainable business models—insights I now share as an adjunct professor mentoring startups and executives at IE University. Whether you're an aspiring founder refining your idea, a startup looking to scale, or a corporate innovator driving intrapreneurship, I can help you navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship with practical guidance and actionable strategies.

Hi, I'm Brian. I coach leaders from every level who see good things ahead and want help navigating to them in a way that saves time and money. If you are a small business owner (aspiring or actual) I can help you make progress to get what you want. I work with leaders to to refine their message, define direction, and execute on simple actions to produce REAL results. I have experience coaching first-time team leaders, department directors, and C-suite executives to foster leadership excellence. My approach is centered around asking powerful questions that reveal truth and help you navigate your unique path forward. Additionally, my experience as an entrepreneur myself puts me in a position to understand what it means to take an idea and grow it into a business with impact. To be frank, you have all the information you could ever want at your finger tips. Your progress isn't really tied to information. It's tied to thoughtful and deliberate application of that information. That's where I can help. If you are a small business owner, whether you are at the beginning or already well on your way, I can help you get where you're going more efficiently and effectively. Let's connect to explore how we can work together to accomplish the bright future you see ahead!

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background in entrepreneurship and finance, I am here to help you navigate the complexities of starting and growing your own business. As a Co-Founder of Sora Finance, I've successfully raised $5.5M and we recently sold to Flourish (a subsidiary of MassMutual). giving me firsthand experience in scaling startups and raising capital. My time at McKinsey & Company as a consultant honed my strategic and operational skills, which I now leverage to guide entrepreneurs in achieving their goals. Additionally, my leadership roles at Kiva and Generation have equipped me with the expertise to support small businesses and drive impactful change. Let's connect and turn your entrepreneurial vision into reality!

I've spent the last decade building and scaling startups from the ground up, most recently as the Founder and CEO of Joblist (a job marketplace for hourly workers). I've worked on both consumer and enterprise businesses and worn every hat imaginable—from writing product specs and hiring teams, to building and executing growth strategies, to negotiating seven-figure partnerships and streamlining ops. Whether you're a founder, executive, or other operator, I can help you navigate both personal and professional challenges, make better decisions, and be more effective in your role. I bring a practical, conversational approach and try to meet you wherever you are on your personal and startup journey.