Carrying Out Tech & Operational DD on Your Startup or SME

Nick Gemenetzidis

Dubai
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Combing the best of the corporate and startup words. I am a seasoned senior technology and business strategist with 20 years of experience across corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and consulting. Held key leadership roles at General Electric (GE) and currently serves as a Start-up Mentor at Surrey University, UK. Having founded three companies, I understand both failure and success. Recognized as a dynamic leader and communicator with a proven track record of managing large-scale technology projects in complex, multi-geographical environments. Demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams, managing complex stakeholder relationships, solving critical challenges, and developing lean, results-driven roadmaps—delivering outstanding outcomes at both strategic and tactical levels. At present, I am a strategic advisor, coach, and mentor for startups and SMEs. I have a public tracking record on Upwork with over 100 projects completed. - Top Rated Plus - 1,100 + Worked Hours - 5-Star Feedback (Mostly) - 100% Job Success Score I’m not just someone who executes—I think outside the box, ask the right questions, and bring a wealth of experience from the corporate and startup worlds. For early-stage start-ups, I help founders to: 1. Get the basics right 2. Design lean and agile MVPs and processes 3. Prepare the investment material (e.g., business plan, financial modelling, investor pitches, etc.) 4. Design the "Go to" Market & Monetization Strategy 5. Connect them with the right people or companies (e.g., pilots, synergies, partnerships, etc.) For more mature start-ups I help with the following: 1. Pitching simulations 2. Creating or proofreading their business plans, financials and decks 3. Design, Execute and Run scaling-up strategies 4. Set up PMO capability 5. Funding support My Specializations: ✔ Business & technology strategy ✔ Fundraising Strategy ✔ Mentoring and coaching founders ✔ Business plans ✔ Financial modelling ✔ Investor pitches & teasers ✔ Pitching simulations