Startup mentoring: from idea to exit
Building something—or trying to figure out whether you should? I’m happy to be a sounding board and help you work through the next step. I’m a serial entrepreneur and the managing director of Big Lever Ventures. My experience spans building products, leading venture-backed companies, developing business models, raising capital, and bringing new ideas to market. I also teach strategy and innovation at Drexel and have mentored at Techstars. Things I can help with: - Getting started: Clarifying your idea, testing assumptions, and figuring out what to build first. - Venture formation: Thinking through the business model, founding team, and structure. - Problem solving: Working through a difficult decision, a stalled project, or an obstacle. - Funding: Developing your fundraising strategy, sharpening your pitch, and preparing for investor conversations. - Go to market: Understanding your customers, positioning your offer, and planning your launch. - AI: Exploring where AI could help your venture and how to put it to practical use. You don’t need a polished pitch or a fully formed company. Early ideas, existing ventures, and nonprofit projects are all welcome. Tell me what you’re working on, where you’re stuck, and what would make a conversation useful.
