Early-Stage Startup Coaching — Fundraising, Building, Growth

Early-Stage Startup Coaching — Fundraising, Building, Growth

5.0

Offered by Abdi S.

5.0

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VC w/ 4 Exits | Guiding Founders to Build, Scale, and Fund Your Dream

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Studied at Harvard Business School

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Works at Sherif Capital

Package Description:

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.


What you'll get from this package

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


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Services included:

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Hiring

Fundraising

Ideation


Abdi S.

Offered by Abdi S.

Joined May 2024

5.0

VC w/ 4 Exits | Guiding Founders to Build, Scale, and Fund Your Dream

"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do." – Steve Jobs As a venture capital investor and entrepreneur, I have dedicated my career to helping founders turn groundbreaking ideas into impactful businesses that change the world. At my VC firm, Sherif Capital, I have worked closely with entrepreneurs to navigate the critical early stages of their ventures. From conducting market research and defining key product features to building effective go-to-market strategies and recruiting top-tier talent, I’ve partnered with founders to lay the foundation for scalable, sustainable growth. My investments have led to exits with industry leaders like Microsoft, Oracle, Mastercard, and SoFi Technologies, reflecting my commitment to identifying and supporting transformative innovation. I bring not just expertise but also a deep passion for empowering entrepreneurs to succeed on their own terms. Having achieved one exit as a founder and three as an investor, I understand the complexities of scaling a business while preserving the leverage and ownership necessary to keep building toward a founder’s vision. I’ve also helped dozens of entrepreneurs secure non-dilutive or founder-friendly financing, ensuring they have the resources to scale without compromising their dreams. My mission is to support innovators in creating a better tomorrow, giving them the tools, strategies, and guidance they need to turn their vision into reality.

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Executive

30+ people coached for Startups

Starting at $612

5h+ of coaching

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