Startups Coaches

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and extensive experience as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Equal Opportunity Ventures and Blue Ridge Labs Robin Hood, I am passionate about helping aspiring entrepreneurs turn their visions into reality. My background includes building innovative solutions, such as an AI voice agent for mortgage servicing, and investing in financial inclusion across Africa, India, and the Middle East with Soros Fund Management. I bring a wealth of knowledge from my time at Credit Suisse and Soros Fund Management, where I honed my skills in strategic investment and financial analysis. Whether you're looking to refine your business model or secure funding, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and start building your entrepreneurial journey together!

Hello and welcome to my profile! My professional career spans roles at competitive firms like Bain & Company (management consulting), Greycroft (VC/growth equity), and Snap Inc. (marketing & technical project management). I led resume reviews, interviews, and hiring decisions across all levels at each of these companies. On the college front, I was privileged to attend the University of Southern California (USC) on a merit scholarship. I majored in Economics and also graduated from their prestigious Thematic Option honors program. I've since supported several students through their own application processes, helping them craft compelling narratives, strategically position their applications, and prepare for interviews. While I have significant experience in various industries, I’m most passionate about technology, entrepreneurship, finance, and retail / consumer brands. Let's work together to make your career dreams a reality—reach out to start your journey today!

"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do." – Steve Jobs As a venture capital investor and entrepreneur, I have dedicated my career to helping founders turn groundbreaking ideas into impactful businesses that change the world. At my VC firm, Sherif Capital, I have worked closely with entrepreneurs to navigate the critical early stages of their ventures. From conducting market research and defining key product features to building effective go-to-market strategies and recruiting top-tier talent, I’ve partnered with founders to lay the foundation for scalable, sustainable growth. My investments have led to exits with industry leaders like Microsoft, Oracle, Mastercard, and SoFi Technologies, reflecting my commitment to identifying and supporting transformative innovation. I bring not just expertise but also a deep passion for empowering entrepreneurs to succeed on their own terms. Having achieved one exit as a founder and three as an investor, I understand the complexities of scaling a business while preserving the leverage and ownership necessary to keep building toward a founder’s vision. I’ve also helped dozens of entrepreneurs secure non-dilutive or founder-friendly financing, ensuring they have the resources to scale without compromising their dreams. My mission is to support innovators in creating a better tomorrow, giving them the tools, strategies, and guidance they need to turn their vision into reality.

Welcome to my profile! As a current J.D. candidate at Columbia Law School with a strong foundation in government and sociology from Hamilton College, I bring a unique perspective to entrepreneurship coaching. I have participated in the Fuse and Sandbox accelerators at MIT and have competed in several hackathons and venture capital competitions. Further, I have internship experience on the startup finance, including startup valuation and VC investment terms and processes. I am very familiar with MIT's disciplined entrepreneurship framework, defining market segments, conducting primary market research, finding product-market fit, and developing pitch materials to attract investors.

I have direct coaching experience guiding 5 individuals who have gone on to achieve entrepreneurial success. These former clients have either already built thriving businesses or are currently on an upward trajectory as founders. Under my mentorship, they were able to discover their true calling and develop the skills needed to turn their entrepreneurial visions into reality. Witnessing their transformations from ambitious aspiration to purposeful career path has been tremendously rewarding. This hands-on experience coaching entrepreneurs who have "made it" allows me to pass on proven strategies for ideating, launching, and scaling a profitable venture. My coaching approach blends real-world lessons from their journeys with structured principles for entrepreneurial excellence. I look forward to empowering more entrepreneurs to replicate these success stories.

I've built three startups, one of them have exited and none of them have failed. I've been a Venture Capitalist for 10+ years and and executive for 15+ years so I've seen both sides of the entrepreneurship experiece.

I've been in Silicon Valley my whole life, and three times I've been through the process of having a startup idea, raising capital, building a team, being a CEO, and eventually managing satisfying exit. Today I teach entrepreneurship at Stanford and work 1:1 with startup founders, helping them to grow, thrive, and succeed.

Happy to share about my experience working in and now founding my own social impact venture

I'm Ruben Amar, a seasoned entrepreneur and the CEO of Brandable. My journey in the business world has been marked by transforming e-commerce businesses into leading consumer brands as the founder of Forum Brands. My expertise extends to the challenging realm of growth private equity investing, where I've managed significant investments in Consumer and Software companies at TA Associates, one of the largest private equity firms globally. My unique approach includes specializing in roll-ups and buy-and-build strategies, a testament to my deep understanding of market dynamics. Furthermore, my academic pursuits led me to an MBA from Stanford, an experience that not only honed my business acumen but also equipped me to mentor students aiming for top-tier business schools. As a coach, I've guided 18 aspiring entrepreneurs, providing them with the insights and strategies needed to navigate the complexities of starting and growing their ventures. My goal is to empower more entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools necessary for success in the ever-evolving business landscape.

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.