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Sebastian Borek Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, Business Coach

Lisbon

Hi my name is Sebastian and I am a serial entrepreneur, advisor, best selling co-author and coach, I have several years of experience helping entrepreneurs launch successful projects and companies. My expertise lies in having ideas and solutions to almost any problem, building strong teams, increasing sales, and securing capital from leading investors. I have a proven track record of success in the startup world and a deep understanding of what it takes to create and grow a successful business. In addition to my strategic and financial expertise, I also bring a holistic approach to business. I understand that business is not just about numbers and strategy, but also about people and emotions. By taking a holistic approach, I can help you and your organization grow in…

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Sebastian Borek

Lisbon

Hi my name is Sebastian and I am a serial entrepreneur, advisor, best selling co-author and coach, I have several years of experience helping entrepreneurs launch successful projects and companies.

My expertise lies in having ideas and solutions to almost any problem, building strong teams, increasing sales, and securing capital from leading investors.

I have a proven track record of success in the startup world and a deep understanding of what it takes to create and grow a successful business. In addition to my strategic and financial expertise, I also bring a holistic approach to business. I understand that business is not just about numbers and strategy, but also about people and emotions. By taking a holistic approach, I can help you and your organization grow in a sustainable and holistic way.

Whether you are just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, I can provide the guidance and support you need to succeed. With my expertise and insights, you can achieve your goals and reach your full potential as an entrepreneur.

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Winning Top Talents & Building Teams

As an entrepreneur, one of the most important skills you can have is the ability to attract, manage, and retain top talent throughout various stages of your business. This requires a deep understanding of employer branding, the ability to set up the right processes, and the creativity to develop innovative incentive systems such as employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). But perhaps most importantly, it requires a strong company culture and a leadership style that inspires and motivates your team.

As someone who has hired hundreds of people and built successful teams, I have a wealth of experience to offer on this topic. I can help you make the most of your hiring and retention efforts, ensuring that you have the right people in place to support the growth and success of your business.

So if you are looking for an experienced advisor and coach to help you build and manage a top-performing team, I am here to help. Let's work together to create a culture of excellence and build a team that can help your business thrive.

Start-Up Founder Coaching

Building your own business is an exciting journey, and as a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and sparring partner, I have helped many projects go from idea to implementation. From raising capital to providing strategic guidance, I have the skills and experience to support you on your journey.

Whether you are just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, I can provide the guidance and support you need to succeed. With my experience and expertise, you can achieve your goals and reach your full potential as an entrepreneur. So if you are looking for an experienced advisor and coach to help your business grow, I am here to help. Let's work together to turn your ideas into a thriving business.

Raising money from investors is a critical step in the journey of any entrepreneur. While having access to leading funds is important, it is equally important to have a compelling pitch deck that answers the right questions and presents your business in the best light. As a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor, I have supported several entrepreneurs in raising multimillion funding rounds, and I have learned a lot about what it takes to succeed in this process.

I can help you prepare for your fundraising efforts in the most optimal way, whether it's by refining your pitch deck, coaching you on your presentation skills, or connecting you with the right investors. With my experience and expertise, you can increase your chances of success and raise the funding you need to take your business to the next level.

So if you are looking for an experienced advisor and coach to help you raise money from investors, I am here to help. Let's work together to make your fundraising efforts a success.

Sales & Industry Access

As a founder, "always be closing" should be your motto.

Sales is an essential skill that requires both art and discipline, and it is key to the success of any business.

Building a strong sales infrastructure, establishing effective processes, and creating a sales-focused culture are all important factors that can help you win customers and drive growth.

As a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor, I have a wealth of experience in sales and a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in this area.

I can help you set up a sales infrastructure that is tailored to your business and your goals, and I can provide guidance on how to win customers more quickly, especially if you are trying to break into established industries as a startup.

So if you are looking for an experienced advisor and coach to help you build a strong sales foundation and drive growth in your business, I am here to help. Let's work together to create a winning sales strategy and drive success for your company.

Opportunities in Web3 & Blockchain

Since 2016 I am working within the emerging Web3 and blockchain space, I have a proven track record of helping businesses and entrepreneurs successfully navigate the complex world of decentralized systems.

With a deep understanding of the latest trends and best practices in the industry, I am able to provide valuable insights and strategic guidance to help my clients succeed.

Whether you are looking to enter the Web3 space or simply want to learn more about the potential of blockchain technologies, I can help you unlock the full potential of this exciting and rapidly evolving landscape.

Connect with me today to learn more about how I can help your business thrive in the Web3 era.

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What are some recommended ways to generate leads and establish B2B strategic partnerships to drive sales for early growth?

This highly depends on your product or service. The cold calling approach could work if you have a clear value propositions that is easy to explain. However a cold call should be well researched. Who is the actual decision maker and is there a high likelihood that your service is of interest. Then is is pure math. In India a business analyst doing the research and making the calls cost 700 dollar per month. He is able to set up 10 meetings per month, of which 0.5 projects come out. This is for it services, but can give you an idea on the acquisition cost per project. If you are looking for partnerships such as joint ventures, distribution, affiliates, licensing I would always find a trustworthy door opener. Here also you must have a strong well researched concept ready to quickly show a true benefit for the partner. I have seen to many let's meet and see what we can do presentations. Best to provide clear numbers and Ideally a financial commitment from your side, this will move things for sure. For early growth and high strategic value, you could consider and equity stake for the partner with clear deliverables. Then you have to convince him about your growth story. In this event you might have a different person to talk to. Good luck

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how to start a business

Find a really big problem first - then think about a solution - Build an MVP and keep validating and improve your product over time. You need to test if people are willing to pay for your solution early on.

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Activation or sales. What's first?

This is a good question and always pops up in many projects. We always try to look at the customer life time value as the long term KPI. In most businesses 20 % of your valuable customers account for 80 % of the overall sales. It helps to identify those customers, by setting up a clear funnel analytics over a longer period of time and measure each conversion step.
: from visit to registration, to sales, to repurchase and so forth. Also take into account the value of each sale. A customer that had to register to purchase, has shown a bigger commitment and might become more valuable in the long run. Many times it is quite easy to get registrations, what counts is the sales. On the other hand with registrations you have a valuable database you can retarget potential customers. I guess you should try, analyse the results and continuously optimize. Moreover this also depends on your kind of product and the traction you want pursue.

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How can I compete against established company with large user base (AllTrails)?

Read the book "Blue Ocean Strategy" - helps you find latent customer needs, bigger competitors might not address

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Very dense conversation packed with suggestions coming from experience. Very helpful and practical feedback taking in account the specificities of my activity. More conversations will follow.

Christian Baudry Source: Clarity

Sebastian is an extremely result-oriented person; negotiations and discussions were purely result-oriented. It was a pleasure working with him and setting up a co-operation. Looking forward to have more co-operations in the future.

Imdat Solak Source: LinkedIn

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