ON-DEMAND PERSONAL ADVISORY
FOR STARTUPS
More than coaching. More than consulting.
A high-intensity advisory model designed for the realities of early-stage startups. The advisor operates like a part-time co-founder or board member — strategic, tactical, and emotionally supportive.
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WHY FOUNDERS CHOOSE THIS ADVISORY
Survival & Scale Focused — product-market fit · fundraising · hiring · prioritisation · runway protection
Tactical & Hands-On — investor emails, pitch deck edits, roadmap frameworks, hiring plans, GTM pivots
Introductions That Matter — capital, talent, and partnerships through trusted networks
Instinct Validation — stress-tests founder hypotheses to cut through conflicting advice
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WHAT MAKES IT EFFECTIVE
| Component | Value Delivered | Example |
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| Out-of-the-Box Options | Growth with minimal spend | Product-Led Growth (PLG) free tier instead of costly sales team |
| Critical Thinking | Filters signal from investor noise | Breaks “not convinced about the team” into specific actions |
| External Perspective | Counters product bias | Reallocates resources away from unused feature |
| Reassessing Positioning | Narrative that sticks | Reframes from “AI for logistics” → “Operating System for Last-Mile Delivery” |
| Customer Journey Mapping | Hyper-focused activation | Onboarding redesigned to trigger “Aha!” moment within 5 min |
Out-of-the-Box Options
Value: Growth with minimal spend
Example: Product-Led Growth (PLG) free tier instead of costly sales team
Critical Thinking
Value: Filters signal from investor noise
Example: Breaks “not convinced about the team” into specific actions
External Perspective
Value: Counters product bias
Example: Reallocates resources away from unused feature
Reassessing Positioning
Value: Narrative that sticks
Example: Reframes from “AI for logistics” → “Operating System for Last-Mile Delivery”
Customer Journey Mapping
Value: Hyper-focused activation
Example: Onboarding redesigned to trigger “Aha!” moment within 5 min
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STRENGTHS
Immediate need among early-stage teams
Milestone-driven progress and results
Cash + equity models align incentives
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CHALLENGES (AND WHY THEY MATTER)
Founder stress and volatility require emotional intelligence
High inherent risk — success isn’t guaranteed even with good strategy
Advisor must be willing to roll up sleeves and execute
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THE STRATEGIC CORE
This advisory is diagnostic and catalytic, not prescriptive.
The tool isn’t a framework — it’s a Socratic process of questioning that creates breakthrough moments that unlock traction and conviction.
Value = Accelerate learning + De-risk decisions + Unlock “Aha!” moments
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ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS
Retainer: 5–10 hours/month (ongoing advisory)
Strategy Sprint: 3 focused sessions toward a defined objective
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READY TO MOVE FAST ?
If you're building something ambitious and need a strategic partner — not just advice — let’s start a confidential conversation.
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On-Demand Personal Advisory for Startups
• Fast • Tactical • High-Impact