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5.0
5.0
Ex-Goldman + Startup Founder | Advised & Raised Capital from VC to IPO
Admissions Committee at NYU Stern School of Business
Hiring Manager at Goldman Sachs
This package is built for early-stage founders who are wanting to accelerate their path to building a successful startup with help from an experienced founder. Whether you're pre-launch, post-MVP, or in the middle of raising a round, this coaching plan is designed to meet you where you are—and help you go further, faster. You’ll work 1-on-1 with an experienced founder or operator to refine your strategy, overcome blockers, and build a company with real momentum. Available in 5- or 10-hour formats, this flexible package gives you high-leverage support across your most critical areas—from fundraising and GTM to team building and founder mindset. Common coaching activities include: - Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Feedback: Craft your story, build your deck, and prep for investor conversations. - Go-to-Market Planning: Validate your ICP, test channels, and drive early traction. - Product & Roadmap Feedback: Prioritize what to build (and what not to), based on real customer feedback. - Growth Experiments & Funnels: Design scrappy experiments to drive activation, retention, and conversion. - Hiring & Team Building: Recruit and retain early team members who raise the bar. - Founder Mindset & Focus: Manage stress, avoid burnout, and stay focused on what matters most. - Investor Updates & Board Management: Learn how to communicate clearly, build trust, and stay in control of your narrative. - Pricing, Packaging, and GTM Strategy: Get feedback on your model and position it to win. Each session is personalized to your needs—whether you’re trying to close your first 10 customers, raise a $5M seed round, or navigate early team dynamics. You’ll walk away with clarity, momentum, and a real partner in your corner.
Clearer strategy across product, GTM, and fundraising
Sharper investor pitch and more compelling story
Confidence navigating uncertainty and high-stakes choices
Support system to avoid burnout and stay focused
Actionable advice tailored to your unique stage and goals
Stronger founder narrative for customers, hires, and investors
Feedback on deck, metrics, pricing, and product roadmap
Trusted founder/operator in your corner when it matters most
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Services included:
Compensation Strategy
Hiring
Fundraising
Ideation
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Expert coaching to help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals
$2,06420h of coaching
Craft a narrative and build a polished deck that drives fundraising success
Starting at $1,09610h+ of coaching
Get help with Fundraising and Ideation.
Alejandro also coaches for Investment Banking and Career Coaching. View all.
Joined October 2024
5.0
Ex-Goldman + Startup Founder | Advised & Raised Capital from VC to IPO
I’ve spent my career helping companies navigate the challenges of raising capital. At Goldman Sachs, I advised businesses across industries on securing growth equity, venture funding, and going public through IPOs. Later, at Fanatics, I worked on a multi-billion-dollar fundraise at a $31B valuation, seeing firsthand how world-class companies position themselves to investors. The businesses that succeeded weren’t just the ones with strong metrics - they knew how to tell their story, target the right investors, and structure a raise for long-term success. I helped founders and executives craft that narrative, refine their pitch, and build the right capital strategy. Beyond advising, I’ve been in the founder’s seat myself. I started two companies - Pierre Henry Socks and Exporta Technologies - where I experienced firsthand what it’s like to raise venture funding, scale a business, and navigate the realities of entrepreneurship. Exporta raised $5M+ in venture capital, and through that process, I learned what really moves investors and what founders often overlook. Whether you’re preparing for your first fundraise, structuring a growth round, or thinking through investor dynamics, I can help you cut through the noise, focus on what matters, and get the right capital behind your business.
5h+ of coaching