Jason Malki

JULY 8, 2025

A two-time cancer survivor, he brings a rare blend of resilience, empathy, and strategic acuity — earning the trust of founders, CEOs, and boards alike. The traditional model of external consultants, coaches, and agencies wasn’t built for this. Thank you so much for joining us! What is it that excites you about what you’re building?

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StartupNation

JULY 22, 2025

So I reinvented myself as a Fractional CMO and founded a remote-first consultancy that helps companies grow. We dug into the research and saw clearly how many professionals search daily for support with career coaching, positioning, resumes, interviews, LinkedIn presence, and job search strategy. The answer?

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

You can work as a consultant, an interim executive, a board member, a deal executive partnering to buy a company, an executive in residence, or as an entrepreneur in residence. . Thank you to my co-author for this essay, Paulina Symala, a Consultant at Oliver Wyman and a past intern of Versatile VC. Expert Networks.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

By Monday morning after their board meeting in NorCal I didn’t get a return phone call. Were their consultants? They hired a consultant to help them with the review. It just so happened that the consultant they hired to chose a software vendor worked for a company that had owned one of our competitors.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

By Monday morning after their board meeting in NorCal I didn’t get a return phone call. Were their consultants? They hired a consultant to help them with the review. It just so happened that the consultant they hired to chose a software vendor worked for a company that had owned one of our competitors.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

This financial leader could well have come through the finance org at another startup or at a larger company but they often also can come from strategy consulting (Bain, BCG or McKinsey) or through investment banking (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, etc.).

innovation

Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The 15 Best Strategies for Developing New Business in a Crowded Market In the quest to uncover effective strategies for developing new businesses in a crowded market, we turned to fifteen Founders and CEOs for their tried-and-true tactics. By analyzing the feedback and sign-ups, you can gauge the demand for your product.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Contributed by Noelle Fauver, marketing consultant and writer. . Enhance your self-discipline with these tips: Make habit-forming a priority by using apps or strategies like the 21-day rule. Change your strategy. What makes an entrepreneur? Not sure how to boost your persistence? Keep these tips in mind: Continue your efforts.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2021

“95% of the population will never understand why we do it” Raymond Chou, founder and CEO at Infront Consulting APAC and a member of EO Malaysia. I was running my security company and I had an Advisory Board. I now feel more connected to myself, my purpose, my family, and my team.

entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Let’s say that your ideal clients are CEOs of mid-market companies that need your consulting services. Get involved with non-profits where CEOs serve on the board, attend their galas and events, and get to know the leadership. CEOs may resonate with a higher-end content strategy such as white papers, books, or even a branded podcast.

culture

Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2018

A successful entrepreneur, businessman and EO Bahrain member, Suhail Algosaibi had long thought about how he could use his position and his company—FALAK Consulting—to make real, radical and sustainable change in his corner of the world. Suhail Ghazi Algosaibi is the founder of Falak Consulting , a strategy and innovation consultancy.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2021

From this post, deep tech startups can formulate their marketing hiring strategy and attract and cultivate top talent to drive their go-to-market plan. More broadly, marketers also develop the go-to-market strategy beyond partnerships. External consultants can then join the team should their performance be strong.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2022

They are always seeking out ways to cost effectively and rapidly produce must-have answers — well ahead of time — on the performance of scenarios in strategic portfolio design, budget planning, assortment, space, pricing and trade fund strategies,” Mirpuri said. ” That’s where Insite comes in.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Getting suppliers to accept terms that they said they never normally agree, getting accepted to speak on a panel when the conference organizer initially said “no,&# getting people to moonlight for you until you have the cash to bring them on board. I was the only unimpressed board member. I left the board.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Software consultant Andrew Drach’s two companies Callentis and Solwey demonstrate his entrepreneurial skills, but his clients also value his educational background, as we learned through TechCrunch’s survey to identify the best software consultants for startups. Why did you choose the boutique consultancy model?

development

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

You’re not lecturing to a college class, you’re not at a cocktail party and you’re not chatting with a small group in a board meeting. OK, hold back on your consulting humor. One strategy I often employ. – No great presentation can be delivered like a conversation. You’re on stage!

advice

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2009

They hired a consultant to help them with the review. It just so happened that the consultant they hired to chose a software vendor worked for a company that had owned one of our competitors. In the corporate world this strategy is flawed. Were their consultants? We fought hard to stay in the game. Triangulate.

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Feedough

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

150Birds help startups and small businesses to: Get guidance to develop suitable marketing strategies, Get professional marketing services on-demand on a simple fixed monthly price, and Pay expert’s charges only when experts work. Strategic guidance: The experts help clients develop the most profitable marketing strategies.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

He earned an MBA by cramming on the weekends, then just had to start something entirely new, the strategy consulting firm Outglocal. Pinto has other side hustles in real estate – all this on top of his consulting firm. Nayo Partners, her company, provided strategic consulting for founders in creative businesses.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 5, 2014

.” I said I learned this 15 years ago because that is when I stopped being a consultant. I enjoyed the first half of my time at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) because I was a computer programmer and had to build stuff that actually worked. What would the right technology strategy for Telecom Italia be in 5 years.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 25, 2009

When we were thinking of raising, he was the first I called, and after talking to Benchmark, Accel, August, and a few other tier 1 firms, it came down for me the person who was going to join the board. Many years ago I worked at Andersen Consulting, originally developing software for large corporations and then as a strategy consultant.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

Maria Palmer of RRE summarizes : “You can’t pick a platform strategy that’s unique, but you can pick a platform strategy that your firm can uniquely execute. ” . For example, I suggest it doesn’t make a lot of sense to hire a full-time team member who’s an SEO consultant. For negotiation with providers, consider Buyer.co.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2022

TC Insights , a data analytics consulting service, works on research, data and industry strategy on different projects. Lastly, it will use the new funds to grow its audience, make hires across the board, and consolidate its position as one of Africa’s most influential media and technology brands.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2022

Marjorie Radlo-Zandi is an entrepreneur, board member, mentor to startups and angel investor who shows early-stage businesses how to build and successfully scale their businesses. 4 key strategies for succeeding at international expansion. Share on Twitter. More posts by this contributor.

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2022

He has also worked at and consulted to Chariot, Zipcar, Superpedestrian, and Spin. In addition, he founded and ran a large environmental nonprofit and built a social innovation consultancy, as well as attempting to build a company to help small businesses pursue energy efficiency retrofits.” ” Day 2 . . He holds a B.A.

pitching

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2021

where the SAT is the standardized test for college admissions, the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) are the equivalents for university admissions in Nigeria. At the end of every K-12 education, the goal of most students is to get into a university.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

How to win consulting, board, operating, and investment roles with private equity and venture capital funds (video). Venture Partners may also consult with companies directly or serve on boards, in which case we’ll expedite their being compensated directly by the relevant company. How to find a job as a VC scout.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

Maria Palmer of RRE summarizes : “You can’t pick a platform strategy that’s unique, but you can pick a platform strategy that your firm can uniquely execute. ” . For example, I suggest it doesn’t make a lot of sense to hire a full-time team member who’s an SEO consultant. For negotiation with providers, consider Buyer.co.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2024

New Managing Director Joshua Taylor Brings 20 Years of Strategy and Entrepreneurial Experience Dallas, TX (SMU), March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Veteran leader Joshua Taylor has joined SMU Cox School of Business as the Managing Director of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

leadership

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If your startup is formulating a zero-party data strategy, please read. But I did it unilaterally, without consulting the hosts. It was four days of long board meetings and discussions and debates and fights and getting to the decision. On Wednesday, November 17 at 3 p.m. To get a reminder, please follow @techcrunch on Twitter.

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Previously, Razdan was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs as well as a strategy consultant at A.T. He is an active alumnus, serving on the reunion committees for both schools and on alumni boards for the University of Virginia. Thank you so much for joining us! What motivated you to launch your startup?

hospitality

American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 6, 2023

We’re 100 percent focused on creating surprisingly simple customer sign-in journeys and this new investment will accelerate our strategy and the opportunity ahead of us.”

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Reforge

JULY 20, 2022

You’ll also get a chance to explore common mistakes and strategies for troubleshooting so you can build off of Tom’s Dream Team experience instead of starting from square one. Their main role in the Dream Team framework is to set a clear and compelling strategy, drive alignment, and liberally share context.

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Surdna Foundation

APRIL 11, 2022

In the coming years, our board and staff will examine our policies, practices, and accountability mechanisms and adjust them to further dismantle racism and accelerate equity. They asked that we give them more opportunities to provide input into program strategies and “proactively reach out with new funding opportunities.”

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Nimrod Vromen , Startup Consultant and Host, Startup Confidential Podcast – CTech Seek Expert Advice on Business Plan To determine if your new business idea is viable, seek diverse expert advice on your business plan. Intesar Mohammed , Founder and CEO, PerfAI, Inc.

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Angel Capital Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

When I graduated from Wharton, everyone went to Wall Street or large consulting firms or large businesses,” he said, adding that the school didn’t even have a course in entrepreneurship or small businesses at the time. “I After Learned left that business, he went on to his second career. Most of all, Learned is a teacher.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

Please contact us if you are deploying capital using this strategy. In addition to a fund, the overall Capacity organization provides direct mentorship, consulting and connects founders to a broad network of talent, diverse forms of capital, and existing resources focused on the post-startup stage of growth. Revenue-Based Flexible VCs.

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