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Building a successful startup isn't just about having a great idea—it's about having the clarity, resilience, and authentic voice needed to navigate the inevitable challenges of entrepreneurship. My journey from corporate accounting to author and coach taught me that the most sustainable businesses are built by founders who understand their "why" and aren't afraid to lead with their authentic selves. Having helped multiple small businesses launch successful endeavors, I've seen how startups thrive when founders combine strategic thinking with deep self-awareness and the courage to advocate for their vision. I specialize in guiding startup founders through both the practical and personal challenges of building a business. Whether you're struggling to articulate your value proposition, finding your voice as a leader, or navigating the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, I help you build not just a successful business, but one that aligns with your values and leverages your unique strengths. My approach recognizes that startup success requires both analytical skills and emotional intelligence—and that your personal growth directly impacts your business growth.

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in strategic operations and transformation, I bring a wealth of knowledge to aspiring startup founders. As the CEO and Founder of my own consulting firm, I have firsthand experience in navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. My previous roles at Elastic and Intel involved leading global operations transformations, managing multi-million dollar integrations, and driving operational efficiencies, all of which are crucial skills for startup success. I specialize in helping founders streamline their operations, optimize workflows, and develop strategic plans to scale their businesses effectively. Let's connect and discuss how I can support your journey to building a successful startup!

No one cares about what you think the future will look like. No one will invest in your moonshot idea. Trust me, I have scars to prove it. Your goal as a startup founder is to uncover simple secrets of our world today and find the quickest way to determine if those secrets are true (ie: if people will pay you to reveal those secrets). Don't spend years building aimlessly. Don't waste money when you don't need to. I will guide you in developing your first product and getting your first round of funding. I am a 2x founder, VC Backed. dunly.ai: Gen AI & Fintech - B2B tryrelic.com: Augmented and Virtual Reality - B2C

Built a career in strategy, marketing, and growth. From management consulting to leading brand at IBM and eBay, I now bring that corporate rigor to my coaching clients. I help you with strategy and systems to win right-fit clients at healthy margins. I share what I've learned and coach you so you can say exactly what buyers needs to hear to sign a five, six and seven-figure+ contract. And we avoid the big business ‘nice to haves’ a growing business can (and must) do without. Because in a sea of sameness, your moat is what you stand for, who you serve best, and what only you deliver. Sharpening one client's positioning increased their deal size 40% and cut their sales cycle 35%.

Having founded four companies, I’ve experienced the full spectrum of the entrepreneurial journey—one exit, bootstrapping two ventures, and raising over €1 billion in funding throughout my career. In 2019, I launched the first-ever Techstars accelerator in Italy, which quickly became one of the network’s top-performing programs. My portfolio companies have raised over $100 million post-program, with five successful acquisitions. As an investor, mentor, and executive coach, I focus on early-stage B2B companies (and sometimes B2C) across various industries, supporting the most ambitious founders worldwide. My own founder experience in Germany and Southeast Asia has equipped me to understand and guide entrepreneurs on their path to success, and I've backed companies in the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

I believe founders deserve a thinking partner who understands both the business they’re building and the human being building it. With several decades of multi‑sector experience at the board, P&L, and operational levels, I bring a deep understanding of business needs across growth phases and the success factors that shape founder performance, resonance, and well-being. My approach blends entrepreneurship, coaching, strategy, process excellence, critical reasoning, ideation, and execution to offer a multi‑dimensional lens on every challenge. What I do is simple and powerful: I support founders’ thinking, sharpen their focus on what truly matters, and help them drive purposeful, high‑leverage results.

I've started multiple companies during business school and am currently the Co-Founder of Lifespark, a fast-growing men's reproductive health company. I'm passionate about all things consumer, healthcare, and tech.

As an entrepreneur with a proven record of scaling companies from inception to multimillion-dollar valuations, I have led ventures in robotics, life sciences, and sustainable technologies. My leadership experience spans: Founding two companies with a combined valuation increase of 30x, raising over $25M in financing. Securing 6 successful exits through IPOs and M&A, driving cumulative valuations exceeding $600M. Developing global business strategies, managing cross-border teams, and establishing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. Holding MBA credentials with honors from Columbia Business School and a Forbes recognition for outstanding entrepreneurship. My clients gain access to: Practical strategies for fundraising, scaling, and market penetration. Expertise in navigating international business landscapes, particularly in AI, robotics, and ESG-driven ventures. Tailored guidance to achieve their unique entrepreneurial goals.

Entrepreneur & VC investor turned executive coach. Went through the founder journey myself, from incubating an idea at a Stanford class, to customer discovery and early prototyping + MVP development, getting early traction, raising angel checks, putting together a core team, and launching => after a couple pivots built to 10M USD revenue while operating in five countries. Was backed by elite investors like Founders Fund. While at Stanford, was a student of Steve Blank's, the creator of the "Lean Startup Approach", in his class "The Lean Launchpad". Certified coach under the Co-Active Training Institute, Upbuild, and the Aletheia Advanced Coaching Training program. Have personally guided over a hundred people in exploring venture capital and entrepreneurship, as well as in general career coaching. I would love to meet you and hear about your goals. Please feel free to reach out if interested in exploring further.

Welcome to my profile! As the CEO and Co-Founder of Gable, I am passionate about marketplaces, hr tech, and proptech. If you are looking to build a marketplace, or a startup that sells to HR or Workplace/IT - let's talk! With a strong foundation in technology and leadership from my time at Microsoft, where I led innovative projects in AI and security, I bring a wealth of experience to the startup world. My journey also includes directing the Stanford MSx Program, where I combined my expertise in product management with a focus on the future of work. Whether you're looking to launch your startup or scale your business, I'm here to guide you through the challenges and opportunities.