Chapter 06

    Connect & Grow

    Whether you're scaling a category-defining venture, implementing transformational tech, building ecosystem programmes, or seeking strategic leadership to accelerate growth—let's explore what's possible.

    Ways We Can Work Together

    From full-time leadership and fractional expertise to AI delivery, founder coaching and programme design—six ways we can build the future you're imagining together.

    Executive Leadership
    Long Term

    I Join Your Rocketship

    Full-time role with transformative companies

    We join forces on your exciting journey when the mandate is clear, and together we build a category-leading business that scales with discipline.

    Best fit: Series A-D, product in-market, 12+ months runway, board aligned on growth
    What you get: Startup agility with scale-up discipline, founder-level commitment, hands-on delivery with strategic oversight, impactful, empathetic leadership
    Engagement: Competitive package with equity/options
    Signals of fit: Bias to action with measured risks, lifelong learners; transparency, trust and accountability, people-centric, unassailable ambition and positivity
    Fractional Engagement
    3+ Months

    Plug Me in for Growth

    Operations, Product and Growth that delivers

    Hands-on COO/CPO/CGO to help you scale. I own the plan, execution and cadence, you build momentum.

    Best fit: Capitalised startups needing experience & impact without the cost of a permanent hire
    Focus areas: Product launches, impactful AI, strategic GTM, scaling ops, growth marketing, community building, interim C-suite
    Engagement: Results-driven retainer with clear OKRs
    Working style: Operator-first, weekly rhythm, unblockers daily, decision docs, not decks
    AI Delivery
    6+ Months

    From AI to ROI

    Implementation beyond the hype

    Cut through noise and implement AI where it pays and unlock a competitive advantage. Harness emerging technologies with purpose and precision.

    Best fit: Leadership teams chasing AI wins but unsure about fit, use cases or risks
    What I do: Prioritise 2–3 use cases, map data readiness, run a 6–12 week pilot, measure lift, and scale what's working, guardrails intact
    Engagement: Project-based pricing or results-driven retainer with value-based pricing
    Outputs: Use-case backlog, data & risk checklist, pilot plan implementation, success metrics, enablement runbooks
    Founder Coaching
    3+ Months

    Scale Yourself, Then the Company

    Individual coaching for entrepreneurial leaders

    Tailored coaching that bridges the gap between startup chaos and executing with clarity. Build adaptability, purpose-driven leadership, balance, well-being and resilience with me in your corner. Being a founder is hard but it needn't be lonely.

    Best fit: Seed to Series C founders and emerging leaders
    How it works: Fortnightly 60 mins, between-session asynchronous support, we agree decision and comms rituals and accountability needs
    Engagement: 3–24 months, monthly partnership with length discounts
    Outcomes: Clarity and purpose, work-life balance, confidence, impactful leadership, someone to lean on
    Programme Support
    Ad Hoc

    Coach in Residence

    Dropping 14 years of venture building experience into your programme

    Bringing 14 years of venture building experience as structured support for accelerators, incubators and programmes: office hours, clinics, workshops and lectures.

    Who it suits: Incubators & accelerators, universities, corporate venture programmes
    Engagement: Programme partnership or coaching retainer, predefined slots & workshops, clear outcomes per cohort
    Programme Delivery
    12+ Months

    Design the Acceleration Engine

    Creating entrepreneurship initiatives that transform ecosystems

    I help institutions build entrepreneurship programmes that move the needle: clear selection, sprint-based delivery, operator-led content, and measurable outcomes.

    Best fit: Governments, universities, corporate innovation labs
    Deliverables: Programme blueprint, curriculum, mentor network, governance & data model, GTM strategy & execution, success metrics dashboard, grow

    How can I help?

    Tell me what you're facing, what you're building, where you need support or just say hey and we'll find the right path forward.

    "Every conversation starts a journey. Let's begin yours."