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Anchorage, AK

$300.0/min 5.0 1 $5/min

Owned and operated multiple real estate holding companies across six states Startup investor in Alaska, Washington State, Oregon, and Vancouver, BC Huge fan travel, with 70+ countries visited In a past life: Operations management in Alaska based tourism Business valuation expert for mergers and acquisitions, and litigation support Turnaround consulting Nonprofit International microfinance in developing nations

Rishabh Kaul

London

$250.0/min 5.0 1 $4.17/min

Head of Marketing at Appsmith, an open source low code framework backed by Accel & Canaan. Earlier, Co-founder of Belong (Sequoia/Matrix backed), Early Team Member of GreyOrange (Tiger backed), Investment Member of Aavishkaar (500M+ AUM impact fund). Experience in enterprise marketing and sales (getting to first 5 b2b customers, demand generation, using content marketing and free PR for lead gen and thought leadership, building an advisory network for business development, high conversion email marketing, account prospecting) Building a recruitment strategy for junior and senior / leadership talent, employer value proposition, talent nurturing strategies. Have helped both own/early stage startup’s as well as Fortune 500 companies as part of Belong. Fundraising for pre-seed, seed and series A (have been directly part of 10+ fundraises as a VC, Founder, Operator and Angel Investor and have helped 20+ companies raise their first round of funding)

John Richards

Provo, Utah Area

$250.0/min 5.0 0 $4.17/min

Entrepreneur | Investor | Mentor | Professor | Executive Entrepreneur: Co-founder of several ventures leading to high-multiple exits. Investor: Active angel investor having directly invested in scores of new and mature ventures as well as hundreds more through investment funds. Mentor: Give much time to mentor startup entrepreneurs, having mentored thousands. Professor: Teach entrepreneurship (lean startup) at leading universities. Executive: C-level executive with substantial early-stage experience. High premium on Internet, software, and lean startup. Focus has been on advertising and business services. Technically adept. Programmed business solutions before turning full-time attention to management. Specialties: Accelerators, Advertising, Budgeting, Business policy and strategy, Business-to-business marketing, Cash management, Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Customer service, Database, Database: concepts, eBusiness, Electronic commerce, Entrepreneurial finance, Entrepreneurship, Family-owned business, Internet - B2B & B2C, Lean Startup, Management: consulting, Personal selling and sales management, Social entrepreneurship, Strategic alliances, Technology: impact on people at work.

Mark Peter Davis

New York, NY

$1000.0/min 5.0 1 $16.67/min

Managing Partner @ Interplay. Serial Founder + VC.

Adrian Garcia

San José, Costa Rica

$60.0/min 5.0 0 $1/min

Dad, entrepreneur @CaraoV, education and conservation advocate, @MIT and @UTAustin alum, @AspenAGLN @BMWFoundation fellow - email: ag@caraov.com

Michael de la Maza

$150.0/min 5.0 1 $2.5/min

Small angel investor Agile Coach MIT BS, MS, PHD https://angel.co/michael-de-la-maza http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldelamaza

Anil Chhikara

Bangalore, India

$100.0/min 5.0 1 $1.67/min

Chairman, Startup India Foundation | Managing Partner, WeDeal China | Founder CEO BlueBolt Startup Factory | Judge @ India's First Startup Reality Show. I'm an entrepreneur at heart & believer in the power of dreams. I love mentoring budding entrepreneurs & innovative startups in our portfolio on building biz plans, successfully pitching to investors, go-to-market strategies & scaling up businesses. In 2001, I founded 24x7 Learning and led its growth over a decade to become India’s largest e-learning implementation company. Besides angel investment, I successfully raised multiple rounds of investments including $4m from Network 18, India’s leading media conglomerate. I was responsible for global sales operations and all customer-facing functions including implementation, consulting besides defining technology, enterprise products roadmap and strategy. After exiting in 2013, I set up Marco Polo Ventures, an innovative Go-to-Market Strategy and Execution consulting firm based in Dubai. Marco Polo helped develop, implement and manage a custom go-to-market strategy & distribution network for startups wishing to quickly scale up their revenues. Prior to founding 24x7 Learning, I had successfully setup and launched businesses for two large multinational companies - Parametric Tech, USA and Cimatron, Israel. I earlier ran Jaarvis Accelerator, where I got opportunity to nurture some of India's finest tech startups. I'm a well-regarded startup mentor in the Indian startup ecosystem. I was the anchor judge for Haywards 5000 Haunslay ki Udaan, India's First Startup Reality TV Show and the official startup coach for The Vault Show, India's answer to Shark Tank. Having judged over 1000 startups in the last 24 months, I'm most sought after judge for startup pitching competitions. This gives me an early access to smart tech startups. My personal passion is Sculpting and I have won several national level prizes. Besides my mechanical engineering, I have learnt sculpting at New York Academy of Fine Arts and about art markets at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London. Checkout our portfolio of startups and know more about our acceleration program, go to www.bolt.blue Complete Profile- www.linkedin.com/in/anilchhikara.

Ryan Merket

Austin, TX

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

2x founder w/ 2 exits. Early Facebook, Product at Reddit, BD at Amazon, angel investor, and now full-time seed-stage VC. Champion for the underdog!

Tommy White

Washington, DC

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

angel investor strategies & pitch decks * revenue and financial forecast models * pre-launch/launch traction building strategies * founders and equity splits* building advisory boards

Sang Lee

Greater New York City Area

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

CEO and Founder at Return on Change, funding platform for critical problem solving startups. Recovering Investment Banker. Crowdfunding expert. Finance Nerd. Cook

Jack Porter

Livermore, CA

$300.0/min N/A 2 $5/min

I am an 8 time Founder with 6 successful acquisitions and 2 IPOs. I run a startup accelerator and have extensive experience in raising investments from Angel Investors and Venture Capital. I have raised over $500M in Angel Investment, Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Public Equity. I also work with great entrepreneurs on launch with a strong background in landing page optimization, customer acquisition, conversion funnel optimization, and analytics.

Mark Payne

British Columbia, Canada

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Multiple CEO, Mentor and Angel Investor. Passion for helping entrepreneurs drive early-stage growth and business turnaround. Focus on online, digital and creative worlds - North America and UK

Tony Chan

Los Angeles

$400.0/min N/A 0 $6.67/min

UCLA graduate. Ex-Microsoft Engineer. Shark Tank and CNBC featured. Founded a profitable electric car company that was featured on Shark Tank. Self funded multiple profitable companies. Successfully raised funds from various investors. Holder of multiple patents. Featured on Ford’s Innovation Nation as an inventor. Angel and real estate investor. Speaks 4 languages. 0 to 1 expert. Expert in import/export. Expert in product design, sourcing, manufacturing and marketing. Started a product manufacturing and trading company over 20 years ago. Successfully supplied innovative products to national retailers such as Lowe's and Home Depot. I will guide you through different steps of your exciting journey and do my best to help you achieve your goals.

Rem Darbinyan

Los Angeles

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

With nearly two decades in digital marketing and over a decade as an angel and venture investor, I bring founders a rare mix of growth expertise and investment insight. I’ve invested in 70+ startups, helping early-stage teams achieve product-market fit, attract investors, and scale efficiently through data-driven growth. I’ve mentored hundreds of founders globally, sharpening their pitch decks, go-to-market strategies, and investor storytelling. As a judge at international startup competitions, I know exactly what resonates with investors and audiences - and how to help founders craft compelling narratives that open doors. My recent focus is on AI-powered and influencer-driven growth, guiding B2C startups to leverage viral and creator marketing as engines for brand visibility, user acquisition, and community building. Whether you need help with fundraising strategy, growth frameworks, or finding product-market fit, my mission is simple: to help founders move faster with clarity, confidence, and techniques that actually work.

David Hauser

Las Vegas

$1000.0/min N/A 0 $16.67/min

Founder of Grasshopper. Founder of Chargify. Founder of PopSurvey. Angel Investor.

Raphi Mahgerefteh

$600.0/min N/A 0 $10/min

Founder, Investor, and E-commerce Operator who’s built brands from the ground up, including one of the top direct-to-consumer fine jewelry companies in the U.S. As a speaker and advisor, Raphi helps entrepreneurs refine their business models, raise capital, and build scalable online operations that last. Raphi has been featured in Forbes, HuffPost, and Entrepreneur for innovative growth strategies.

Marirena Dafnomili

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Fundraising Advisor & Capital Introducer for pre-seed and seed-stage startups. Help founders build fundraising strategy, refine pitch materials, and connect with VCs and investors across Europe (DACH, France, Southern Europe). Scaled a fintech startup from 0 to $1M+ ARR and grew the team from 5 to 25+ consultants. Background: Operations Manager at fintech startup, single-family office positions in tech + media M&A, fundraising advisory at Berlin-based firm.

Alexis Duehren

St. Louis, MO

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Founder and CEO of Alexis C. Duehren Coaching. MBA, Entrepreneurship. Veteran Air Force Civil Engineer Officer and prior GS-13 for the Department of Defense. Co-Founder, Women’s Core Collective Mastermind for mom business owners. Mom of 4, Value Visionary and your own personal Dream Advocate.

Sheikh Shahzad

United Arab Emirates

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Sheikh Shahzad is an entrepreneur, investor, and connector with deep roots in both Dubai and Singapore's innovation ecosystems. With over a decade of experience in startups, venture capital, and business development, he has witnessed firsthand the challenges founders face in securing capital and scaling globally. Through D&SG Network, Sheikh Shahzad brings together the most compelling voices in entrepreneurship and investment. His mission is simple: create meaningful connections that lead to funding, partnerships, and growth. "Capital flows to great ideas, but only when the right connections are made. That's what D&SG is all about.

Vitalii Klimov

Dubai, UAE

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Ex investment lawyer, Dubai based farmer, product manager and entrepreneur. Gastro enthusiast. My love language is food.

WISDOM BONIFACE

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Founder @ Brenx Allied and integrated services Ltd Co-founder @parcel Technology Investor

Ian Haet

Global

$100.0/min 1.0 1 $1.67/min

CEO and Co-Founder, Startup Stock Exchange. Providing government regulated public market funding of startups and small businesses worldwide.

Wesley Fogel

London, England

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

Co-founded a health tech start-up and scaled it across the UK, US, and China. Successfully raised $1M in pre-seed funding. Advise founders on making their start-ups irresistible to early investors.

Spencer Haik

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Founder & CEO building a B2B marketplace ($450K+ GMV) — marketplace teardowns, B2B sales to SMBs, early GTM I'm the founder & CEO of Vault, a B2B marketplace for the funeral profession. As a 2-person team, we've put 115 businesses on the platform, driven $451K in lifetime GMV ($315K this year), signed 26 suppliers, and earn a 10% take rate — with roughly 3 in 4 transacting buyers coming back to purchase again. I can help with: - Marketplace teardown: I'll diagnose what's broken in your supply/demand flywheel and tell you what to fix first - B2B sales to SMBs: how we got 115 businesses onto a platform with no sales team - Supplier acquisition and onboarding for B2B marketplaces - Pricing, take rate, and early monetization - Fundraising reality check: I raised $375K friends & family and learned firsthand what doesn't work with VCs Book me if you're building a marketplace or selling B2B to SMBs and want operator-level feedback, not theory. Experience: - Co-founder & CEO, Vault Funeral Technology, New York, NY — Jan 2026–Present. Built a B2B wholesale procurement and business management platform for the funeral industry; onboarded 80+ funeral homes, $350K+ GMV, ~72% repeat purchase rate. - Valuation Analyst, Tiger Global Management, New York, NY — Nov 2022–Dec 2025. Oversight and valuation review of 81 early-to-late-stage venture-backed tech companies; DCF, comparable company and precedent transaction analysis; presented findings to CEO, CIO, and COO. - Senior Analyst, Bullet Point Network, New York, NY — Nov 2019–Nov 2022. Private company financial analysis and investment memos for VC/PE funds; led due diligence for a $250M SPAC. - Education: Columbia University, Columbia College — B.A. Economics, concentration in Anthropology; Columbia track and cross country team captain, Ivy League Champion.

Gakwandi Claude

Kigali Rwanda

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Serving international education expert with over 19 years ! Versity in projects implementations,MKT-PR education market plus other startups projects that deals with Edutech,blockchain,design,events,banks,tech solutions and other remote consultancies' Refer to my linkedin profile. Humble and very open mindset. Thank you!

Tracey Jarmon

Atlanta, GA

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

I help social impact leaders find the gap between the work they intended and what is actually happening. That gap is not always where they think it is. I listen for what is being said, what is not being said, and where people may be working from different assumptions. Then I help identify the real issue, clarify the decisions that need to be made, and translate the conversation into practical next steps. I bring nearly 20 years of experience across philanthropy, nonprofits, education, and impact investing. My areas of expertise include strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, fundraising strategy, grantmaking, donor-advised fund, impact investing, learning community, community of practice, cross-sector partnerships. Trained in: Results Based Accountability. Adaptive Leadership. Results Based Facilitation. Emergent Learning. PMP If you are navigating change or complexity, that's exactly where I can help you gain new perspective and forward momentum.

Dr. Marcus Erken

Berlin

$450.0/min N/A 0 $7.5/min

Dr. Marcus Erken is a founding partner of Sunfish Partners, an early stage VC that invests in deep tech startups. In addition, he has made angel investments throughout the world and co-lectures an annual university course in which students start their own companies. Previously, Marcus had the privilege of working with more than 120 student startups at WHU’s university incubator, which he co-built. Marcus holds a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Business & Management from WHU Vallendar, a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from RWTH Aachen University, and was a Visiting Research Fellow at Harvard University.

Edward DuCoin

Laurel Springs, NJ

$350.0/min N/A 0 $5.83/min

I have a proven path to get clients results – including the deals, start-ups, and projects not to do. I work fast and deliver an exceptional ROI. With a $500, I grew a company that 14 years later was publicly traded on NASDAQ and listed as one of the “500 Fastest Growing Companies” for three consecutive years by INC. Magazine. Success Magazine recognized me as one of the “Most Successful Entrepreneurs in the Country.” Degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

Sudesh Kumar

Singapore

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Hello Health Group, Entrepreneur, Investor, Startup Advisor, Data & Analytics Expert, Digital Healthcare, eCommerce, AI, Cost Saving Strategy.

Anna Plokhova

Edinburgh

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

1. Fund Manager, PIN-UP.INVESTMENTS (Cyprus) Launched a corporate investment fund focused on IT startups. Evaluated 80 projects, with investments made in 2. Developed an investment strategy and workflows, including due diligence and portfolio management. 2. Investment Project Manager, Listrade Italia SRL (Italy) Raised 50% of the project budget from local authorities. Established business processes, financial operations, and investor reporting. 3. Mentor and Ecosystem Builder Mentored Ukrainian refugees and UK startups on business and financial models. Member of The Association of Business Mentors in UK

Keshni Morar

South Africa

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

I am a 4x founder, mentor, startup advisor, and angel investor. I have mentored 100s of early-stage tech businesses to get from idea to traction and raise funding. I have a background in strategy, management consulting, and mergers & acquisitions, with over $4.5 billion in deals under my belt.

Charles Pelletier-Gagné

San Francisco

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Venture Scout Program Director | I help founders raise up to $30M from top VCs via Funden | 2500+ founders, 560+ VCs, $1b being raised

Sriram Sekhar

Chennai

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Founder - Smartemes Capital, Serial Entrepreneur, Startup enthusiast, mentors to a few entrepreneurs, investor, hobby organic farmer, passionate about giving back

Alok Pandey

$1000.0/min N/A 0 $16.67/min

A decade of cross-functional corporate excellence in global automotive companies. Over a decade of award-winning serial entrepreneurship, across CleanTech, EdTech, PropTech, TravelTech. Policy strategist for startup across FinTech, AgriTech, EV, SpaceTech, etc Transporation advisor to various initiatives.

Abhishek Khandelwal

Pune, India

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Angel Investor, Private equity/Venture Capital Industry, Fund Management, Fund Raising, MIS, Operational finance expertise

Ganesh SK

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Led market research, ideation of products, design and building scalable tech solutions for multiple global companies. Managed Digital marketing campaigns of several companies across verticals

Austin Hurst

Sarasota, Florida Area

$500.0/min N/A 9 $8.33/min

Developed and scaled #5 largest “YouTube like” site to 6.4 million active connections in 4 months – Created virtual call center and nationwide VoIP network – Came shy of securing the stalking horse bid to buy iconic Hostess Brands, Inc out of bankruptcy in Jan 2013.

John Sechrest

PNW, Seattle

$100.0/min N/A 17 $1.67/min

Founder Seattle Angel Conference, Lean Startup Seattle co-organizer,Startup Weekend Global Facilitator, Entrepreneur, Open Coffee connector, mentor, and freelance economic developer enhancing the startup ecosystem.

Blackmarket Media

Atlanta, GA

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Highly skilled and experienced financial advisor and angel investor with a Series 65 license. Proven track record of success in helping clients achieve their financial goals and objectives through personalized financial planning and investment strategies. Strong background in risk management, portfolio management, and financial analysis. Passionate about using my expertise to help underserved and diverse communities access financial opportunities and build wealth.

Jaroslav Trojan

Prague, Czech Republic

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

VC Investor in Central and Eastern European startups for the past 14 years. Previously @CredoVentures & @LibertyU. Mentor @Seedcamp. Passionate about helping entrepreneurs to achieve success.

Sequoia Blodgett

San Mateo, CA

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

Co-Star of ABC Family's Startup U | EIR at Draper University | Founder and CEO of 7AM - On the business side, I help early stage companies prepare for pitching and fundraising by teaching them how to engage, convince and close deals. In addition, I focus on personal development.

Bill Morrow (Angels Den)

London, United Kingdom

$400.0/min N/A 46 $6.67/min

Angels Den operates across 12 countries and If you need to know what our 6700 angels are REALLY looking for or what NEVER to put in your business plan, lets let hook up. We see over 100 plans a day ... what does it take to be considered investment ready? How to pitch based on the experience of the 5000 pitches we organised in 2013. Passionate about helping companies ... currently booking 4 companies to month through to pitching. Happy to have initial chat

Stephan Freudl

New York

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Serial Entrepreneur. Investor across industries (over 10 tech startups). Advisor ("Road-To-EXIT"). Mentor @ Founder Institute. Passionate about meeting and supporting new (and old) founders.

Alejtin Berisha

Prishtina / New York

$150.0/min N/A 6 $2.5/min

I am the Executive Director of Universum University College, the leading higher education institution in Kosovo where I also lecture in Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and am a Visiting Professor at the ‘New start-up creation program’ at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, a program attended by over 100 entrepreneurs, family business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. I am a serial entrepreneur and have Co-Founded iziSurvey.com and Anglia Academy. In addition, I am the Managing Director for Kosovo and Albania of Wilson Learning, one of the world's leading human performance improvement companies for the Global 2000, Fortune 500 and emerging organisations worldwide with offices in over 50 countries. I am the National Team Leader in conducting the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), the major entrepreneurship research in the world. I have mentored Entrepreneurs in Prishtina, New York and Silicon Valley and was a Coach and Mentor at Prishtina Startup Weekend and NYC Education Startup Weekend. I have also provided angel investments to several startups in Prishtina, mostly successful projects of my own students and am working to create the Kosovo Business Angels Network (KOSBAN). I am an innovator in higher education and have been featured in the cover page of CIO Magazine for a project in 'Teaching with Social Media', the first of this kind in the Balkans and am part of the team developing the first MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) platform in the region. I starred and was the host of the 'We have a Job for You' TV Show in the Radio Television of Kosovo (modeled after 'Apprentice' with Trump/Sugar) and am a regular commentator for regional media as well as regular columnist at Kosovo daily ‘Zeri’ where I write about Education and Entrepreneurship. I am a fellow at New York University, Steinhardt Institute for Higher Education Policy and an Executive Committee Member at EAIR – the European Higher Education Society, the first and the only board member from South East Europe in the 35 years history of the association. I am doing a Doctorate in Higher Education Management at the University of Bath (UK), have an MA in Contemporary European Studies (Political Economy) from the University of Sussex (UK) and a BBA from South East European University in Macedonia. I am the Managing Editor of International Journal of Balkan Policy Research (www.balkanpolicyjournal.net) and have been a keynote speaker in major conferences in the region and have spoken at conferences in three continents.

Ali Mohsen

Bahrain

$100.0/min N/A 7 $1.67/min

Internet-Preneur & Tech Savvy. Founder @ePaperV, BDM @H2MSolutions, BOD @SMCBahrain, EX @Microsoft

Carter Laren

Oakland, CA

$600.0/min N/A 0 $10/min

Founder, Inara Ventures. CTO, OhMiBod. CEO, Creative Allies. Mentor, Founder Institute. Co-inventor Blu-ray tech (exit: $70M). Chief Architect, Content Protection, Cryptography Research (exit: $350M).

Andy Shannon

London, UK

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

I am a Venture Partner with multiple VCs (London, SF). The last 5 years I ran Startupbootcamp as the Global Head, launching 35 new offices with 700+ startup investments. My past includes executive roles with multiple technology startups (with a few exits), in addition to venture investing from early to growth stage through a top seed fund and family office.

Brad Yasar

Los Angeles, CA

$100.0/min N/A 3 $1.67/min

Business Architect, Strategist, Advisor, Mentor, Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Devil's Advocate and Family man.

Asher Abraham

Jerusalem/London/New York/Austin/San Francisco

$150.0/min N/A 18 $2.5/min

Connecting smart investors with smart tech entrepreneurs at OurCrowd - the new way to invest in startups (Private-equity Crowdfunding in the Startup Nation), and "LinkedIn for Leaders" Coach and Consultant for entrepreneurs, startups and fortune 500 companies.

David Gass

Seattle -> Las Vegas -> Boise

$150.0/min N/A 15 $2.5/min

Online Entrepreneur, Start-Up Specialist, Financing Expert - Serial entrepreneur, speaker and online consultant to small business owners building an online presence.