I build commercial foundations for early-stage companies.
Here are five things I do.
Validation
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Product
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GTM
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RevOps
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Infra
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And some examples of my work.
Built the UK's first legal cannabis store.
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Founding COO at LDN CBD.
130% YOY growth. Retail, ecommerce and wholesale in 18 months. Grew it on press when digital marketing was banned.
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Built a premium renewables brand from scratch.
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Co-founder and CEO at Stoake.
Four years of 30% YOY growth, zero outside money. NPS 9.8. Conversion rate from 35% to 68%. White Cube gallery as client.
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Built the commercial foundation for an AI construction SaaS.
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Fractional CGO at Buiild AI.
Six months to validate the model, switch the ICP and deliver a foundation ready for pre-seed raise.
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