START-UPS & ENTREPRENEURS:
HELPING STARTUPS START UP
Starting a new company is one of the most exciting, daunting and ultimately utmost rewarding things you will do in your life.
Having the right partners on your side from the start is a huge advantage. Typically I can act as a coach in one or several areas, or fully take on responsibility for certain aspects of your company.
I am actively supporting a number of start-ups in the entertainment, medical science/technology, internet and games space, and offer a number of services to help you get started and to the next level:
- Strategic advice and planning support. What step to take next and in which direction.
- Concept reviews and market study for your game, application or service.
- Management coaching and funding round preparation/support.
- Preparation of top notch pitching materials for your publisher or investor pitch – get that funding or investment and present yourself and your project right.
- Business Development support – make the right connections in the European, North American, Middle Eastern and Asian market, and understand the differences in culture, player behavior and content.
- Strategic portfolio and product planning.
- F2P monetization strategy and revenue model development.
- Brand, Marketing and GoToMarket plan consulting and support.
- Incorporation in Canada, The Netherlands and the US, and support in gathering a great advisory board.
BUSINESS MODEL AND PLAN
I am able to help you develop a unique business and revenue model for your startup or game, help you with forecasting your business metrics and optimize your product to make it work.
This is an essential tool that will also help you raise funding for your start-up and track the health of your startup.
CONCEPT REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT
Have a great idea, but don’t know how to turn it into a product?
I also offer write-ups on the initial product scope and description based on your idea.
My wide network of experienced developers can turn your vision into a revenue generating product. Please get in touch for further details.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
- Are you an investor and need an experienced manager to guide your new start-up to success?
- Are you a start-up looking for funding and a battle-proven leader to guide you through the next phase in your growth?
I have extensive knowledge and experience in leading teams, and companies in a wide range of stages, from small to 80+ in size.
Whether it is working alongside a founders team or existing management, or taking on a critical role in the company myself, I am dedicated to making your business a success.
My services range from short-term engagements to a full-time employment over a longer period of time. The initial scope for the latter typically spans at least 6-12 months.
Please get in touch for references and check out the projects section.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
- Did you raise your first round of funding and are ready for the next step in your growth?
- Are you taking the leap from Start-Up to Growth?
- Are you expanding your product portfolio or team?
A company, no matter how small or big, can only be as effective as the processes it runs on. Be it an open, agile framework with a minimum of layers, or a more stringent set of systems – being able to identify, define and improve the driving forces behind your daily business is critical.
I can help you navigate these challenges, and provide you with analytical insight as well as hands-on improvement suggestions. Support on implementation of improvements and ongoing monitoring could also be included in the scope of our partnership.
Operational excellence is the key to growth in any business, and I can support you in levelling up.
INVESTORS:
Every investment is different, and every one of them brings their unique challenges. Having been part of multiple successful start-up companies, I bring an understanding of the hurdles that companies face, as well as a breadth of solutions to overcome them.
My clients value my input from a fresh, independent point of view, hands-on approach, and meticulous quest to make them successful.
Among the services I offer are:
– Portfolio and product investment evaluation.
– Brand and franchise development consulting.
– Strategic networking and project acquisition.
– Executive management service (CEO, COO, CMO).
– Founder coaching and Advisory Board participation.
DEVELOPERS & PUBLISHERS:
I bring extensive experience to your team, both from a developers as well as a publisher’s perspective. I know what is important and moves the players on both sides of the equation, and can help you succeed. Some examples of what I can do for you:
- Strategic catalogue and product planning.
- Evaluation of new products and studio/catalogue partners.
- Brand and franchise strategy across multiple platforms.
- Business development and Licensing support (NAM, EU, EMEA, APAC).
- Plan the extension of your brand and products into the mobile space.
- Operational management coaching and consulting.
- Process development and improvement.
EVENT ORGANIZERS & MEDIA:
I have been part of organizing events in the games and entertainment space for a number of years. I actively managed and supported small and large size events (> 1000 people) on a consumer and corporate level.
Among them was the first Dubai World Game Event in Dubai, under the patronage of HH Sheik Rashid Al Maktoum, where I served as the inaugural keynote speaker and advisory board member, and the Canadian Games Awards in Vancouver, BC.
Throughout my career I also enjoyed many speaker roles across the world, on high-profile industry events like XML and GDC, on topics ranging from mobile and games, to production of digital media, and marketing. I am currently an active speaker on topics of games, media and technology at events around the globe.
If your company or event likes to bring on an experienced speaker covering a broad range of topics in digital media, combined with hands-on knowledge and experience, or you are looking for a strategic networking partner or valuable advisory board member, I would be happy to discuss my potential involvement.