As a business advisor, mentor, and investor with deep technical expertise, I specialize in helping founders and leadership teams build scalable organizations that execute efficiently. I bridge the critical gap between business strategy and technical implementation, enabling companies to achieve sustainable growth while maintaining engineering excellence.

Founder & Executive Advisory

Business Model & Strategy Development

• Guide founders through business model validation, iteration, and optimization for sustainable growth
• Develop go-to-market strategies that align product capabilities with market opportunities
• Design pricing strategies and revenue models that scale with customer value creation
• Create strategic roadmaps that balance technical debt, feature development, and market demands
• Advise on market positioning and competitive differentiation strategies

Organizational Culture & Leadership

• Build high-performance cultures that attract and retain top talent in competitive markets
• Design engineering cultures that balance innovation, quality, and delivery speed
• Implement communication frameworks that scale from startup to growth-stage organizations
• Establish decision-making processes that maintain agility while reducing organizational friction
• Create feedback systems and performance management approaches that drive continuous improvement

Strategic Hiring & Team Building

• Design hiring strategies for technical roles from individual contributors to VP-level positions
• Develop interviewing processes that accurately assess both technical skills and cultural fit
• Create compensation frameworks that compete for top talent while maintaining fiscal responsibility
• Build diverse, high-performing teams through intentional recruiting and retention strategies
• Establish onboarding programs that accelerate time-to-productivity for new hires

Operational Excellence & Scaling

• Implement systems and processes that support rapid scaling without sacrificing quality
• Design cross-functional workflows that align engineering, product, and business objectives
• Establish metrics and KPIs that drive the right behaviors across the organization
• Create planning methodologies that balance long-term vision with quarterly execution
• Optimize resource allocation and team structure for maximum impact per dollar invested

Investor Relations & Fundraising Support

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

• Craft compelling narratives that resonate with different investor types (angels, VCs, strategics)
• Develop pitch decks that clearly articulate market opportunity, competitive advantage, and growth trajectory
• Prepare founders for investor meetings and due diligence processes
• Structure deals and negotiate terms that protect founder interests while attracting capital
• Build investor reporting systems that maintain transparency and build long-term relationships

Financial Planning & SaaS Metrics

• Implement financial planning processes that support sustainable growth and investor confidence
• Optimize key SaaS metrics (CAC, LTV, churn, expansion revenue) to drive valuation
• Design pricing strategies that maximize customer lifetime value while enabling market penetration
• Create unit economics models that guide strategic decision-making
• Establish board reporting and governance practices that scale with company growth

Investment Experience & Due Diligence

Direct Investment & Portfolio Support

• Active investor in early-stage startups across SaaS, MedTech, and AI-enabled companies
• Provide ongoing strategic advisory to portfolio companies on scaling challenges
• Guide portfolio companies through subsequent fundraising rounds and exit strategies
• Connect founders with relevant industry contacts, customers, and follow-on investors

Comprehensive Due Diligence

• Evaluate business models, market opportunity, and competitive positioning for investment decisions
• Assess founder-market fit, team composition, and organizational scalability
• Perform technology architecture reviews and assess technical risk factors
• Conduct specialized mobile acquisition due diligence for technology-focused investments
• Evaluate development team capabilities and technical leadership needs for strategic hires
• Review financial models, unit economics, and path to profitability

Market & Industry Expertise

Specialized Verticals

• MedTech: Regulatory compliance strategy, quality systems design, cybersecurity governance
• B2B SaaS: Product-market fit assessment, pricing optimization, customer success frameworks
• AI/ML: Strategic implementation, competitive differentiation, and user experience (UX)

Market Analysis & Positioning

• Conduct competitive landscape analysis and identify strategic market opportunities
• Design customer development processes using Jobs to be Done (JTBD) methodology
• Develop value-based pricing strategies and competitive positioning frameworks
• Create market entry strategies for new verticals or geographic expansion

Technology Leadership & Strategic Implementation

My technical foundation enables informed strategic decisions and credible advisory across all aspects of product development and engineering organizations.

Product Strategy & Engineering Leadership

Platform & Technology Strategy

• Mobile-First Strategy: Executive guidance on native and cross-platform development approaches for maximum market impact
• Enterprise Technology: Strategic planning for enterprise integration, deployment, and scalability requirements
• Connected Systems: IoT strategy development and integration planning for comprehensive product ecosystems

Engineering Excellence & Team Performance

• Development Process Optimization: Strategic implementation of development workflows that maximize team productivity and product quality
• Quality & Performance Management: Executive oversight of quality assurance processes and performance optimization strategies
• Security & Compliance Strategy: Cybersecurity framework development and compliance automation for enterprise requirements

AI & Automation Leadership

Strategic Technology Implementation

• Executive strategy for AI adoption and competitive advantage development
• Workflow automation planning that drives operational efficiency and team productivity
• Strategic AI integration planning that enhances product capabilities and customer experience
• ROI-focused technology adoption strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes

Systems Strategy & Organizational Scaling

Infrastructure & Growth Planning

• Technology architecture strategy for scalable, cost-effective organizational growth
• Operational framework development that supports rapid iteration and reliable execution
• System integration strategy for complex enterprise environments
• Performance management and optimization planning for high-availability operations

Regulatory & Compliance Leadership

• Strategic compliance planning for regulated industries and quality system implementation
• Governance framework development and audit preparation for organizational growth
• Documentation strategy that scales with regulatory requirements
• Risk management framework development for regulated industries

Strategic Operations & Growth

Customer Acquisition & Market Development

• Growth strategy development and organic market expansion planning
• Digital strategy development and customer acquisition optimization
• Customer acquisition cost optimization and conversion strategy improvement
• Market positioning and brand visibility strategy for competitive advantage

Communication & Stakeholder Leadership

• Executive communication strategy and stakeholder management
• Strategic communication planning for diverse audiences (investors, customers, regulators)
• Cross-cultural leadership and distributed team management
• Board relations and investor communication strategy

Financial & Strategic Planning

• Investment strategy development and portfolio management across asset classes
• Strategic financial planning and unit economics optimization for subscription businesses
• Partnership strategy development and vendor relationship management
• International expansion strategy and global team coordination

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This expertise has been developed through over 25 years of direct founder advisory, hands-on technical leadership, and active investment in growth-stage companies. I help founders build organizations that can execute on ambitious visions while maintaining the culture and quality that drive long-term success.