Startup Coaches

I am an exited founder (Sora ID, acq. by CLEAR) in the process of starting my next venture (as part of South Park Commons). For Sora, I ran seed and Series A processes, raised money from tier 1 venture capital firms (Greylock, General Catalyst, and Abstract), hired and fired, scaled the business to 7 fig ARR, ran an M&A process to a successful exit to a public company, and integrated our startup into the acquirer. Beyond my own operating, I help young/first time founders go 0 -> 1 as an active angel investor and advisor (directly, through a small fund, and on advisory boards through Stanford StartX) . I've also helped ~10 friends put together seed raises from top firms (Craft, Abstract, Kleiner, etc.). I've seen the early stage startup movie many times and am about to play it back again for my next company. Would love to share what I've learned and join you on your journey.

I love helping aspiring and current founders get bring their ideas to life. Whether you are just getting started or have a functioning product and are trying to raise capital/get your first customers, I'm here to help. I can help you... - Get an MVP built (evaluating custom-build vs no/low-code) - Raise a Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A round from institutional firms and angels - Hire your first team members or scaling to a team of 30+ - Build a company culture that wins Anything else related to starting a company!

With years of hands-on entrepreneurial experience, I bring a deep understanding of what it takes to build, scale, and sustain a business. As the Co-founder & CCO of S2S Dynamics, a circular economy startup tackling e-waste through tech-driven solutions, I have led commercial strategy, partnerships, and market positioning to drive growth and impact. Prior to this, I co-founded and scaled a renewable energy company to million-dollar revenues, overseeing marketing, strategic alliances, and business development across multiple markets. My journey has given me firsthand exposure to the challenges of fundraising, go-to-market strategy, and sustainable business models—insights I now share as an adjunct professor mentoring startups and executives at IE University. Whether you're an aspiring founder refining your idea, a startup looking to scale, or a corporate innovator driving intrapreneurship, I can help you navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship with practical guidance and actionable strategies.

Hi, I’m Angela! I bring a unique blend of entrepreneurial expertise and global impact to my coaching. Currently, I am an Stanford entrepreneurship instructor for adults and high school students through various for-credit and immersive learning programs. As the founder and leader of Stanford’s Education Entrepreneurship Hub (https://edupreneurship.stanford.edu), I’ve built a thriving ecosystem that empowers both for-profit and nonprofit education entrepreneurs to innovate and scale their ventures. Previously, I bootstrapped a future-of-work SaaS product that scaled to users in over 80 countries, proving my ability to take an idea from zero to global reach. I specialize in coaching first-time founders, particularly student entrepreneurs, on everything from customer discovery and market validation to MVP development, sustainable business models, and fundraising. My experience spans founding, operating, investing, and ecosystem building, giving me a 360-degree perspective on entrepreneurship. What sets me apart? I understand the challenges and opportunities specific to first time founders and work with entrepreneurs building both mission-driven nonprofits and scalable for-profits. Whether you’re launching your first MVP, crafting a standout pitch, or planning your go-to-market strategy, I’m here to help you refine your approach and succeed. Let’s build something extraordinary together!

I’m a Stanford GSB MBA, McKinsey & Co, and Northwestern alum who’s excited to join you in the trenches of building and scaling startups! As a co-founder of Bluebird Kids Health, I’ve helped grow a 100+ person team and raise $32.5M in venture funding in under 2 years. I know firsthand the highs, lows, and unexpected hurdles of the entrepreneurial journey, and I love being a springboard for others figuring it out - whether that’s breaking into startups, navigating compensation negotiations, fundraising as a founder, building a strategic framework, or just figuring out your next career step. I bring both strategic insight and real-world experience, and I’ve successfully coached entrepreneurs and operators to successfully take on the challenges of launching and growing. I’ve been in your shoes — and I’d be excited to help you chart what comes next!

Venture-backed entrepreneur, Wall Street investor, and seasoned Executive Coach with an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. With over 15 years of extensive experience of startup experience and in executive leadership roles, I am well-equipped to guide clients in their startup journey. As an entrepreneur, I have founded, built, and exited a software technology company, successfully raised capital from top-tier venture capital investors in Silicon Valley, built a global team (3 offices), and honed my skills in executive management, product launches, and team building. As an investor, I have worked in private equity for across mega funds and lower middle market funds (Morgan Stanley, Berkshire Partners, and Dubin Clark) and in hedge funds at a top decile long/short public equity technology fund, allowing me to intimately understand all of the aspects that investors are looking for when evaluating a venture capital investment and backing an entrepreneur. As an executive, operator, and Board Member, I have led Finance, M&A, Strategy, Corporate Development, and Operations for four venture-backed and private equity-owned businesses in the technology, engineering, environmental, food, agriculture, and automotive industries. Having provided over 500 hours of startup consulting, executive coaching, and strategic advisory, I specialize in helping clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their most ambitious goals.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Nick, a passionate entrepreneur and co-founder of Relay Health, an addiction recovery tech startup that gained traction with support from Y Combinator and other investors. Since my time in the Y Combinator Summer 2022 batch, I've helped 5+ teams break into YC, all from non-traditional backgrounds. First at Relay and now at Leland, I've been the growth hacker, driving revenue from $0-$XK-$XXK-$XXXK, and I now leverage that experience to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you're looking to break into YC, go from 0-1, or navigate the startup ecosystem, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality!

I’ve been in your shoes—I know the ups and downs of building a startup from the ground up. I founded my own company that was accepted into Y Combinator, the world’s leading startup accelerator. Going through YC gave me firsthand experience with fundraising, refining a pitch, building a product that customers love, and navigating the fast-paced, high-pressure environment that every founder faces. From finding a real cofounder to navigating early investors, I want to help.

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background in entrepreneurship and finance, I am here to help you navigate the complexities of starting and growing your own business. As a Co-Founder of Sora Finance, I've successfully raised $5.5M and we recently sold to Flourish (a subsidiary of MassMutual). giving me firsthand experience in scaling startups and raising capital. My time at McKinsey & Company as a consultant honed my strategic and operational skills, which I now leverage to guide entrepreneurs in achieving their goals. Additionally, my leadership roles at Kiva and Generation have equipped me with the expertise to support small businesses and drive impactful change. Let's connect and turn your entrepreneurial vision into reality!

I have founded 3 companies, one in tech marketing, one in health informatics and one in peer-to-peer healthcare. I have also advised startups in education, construction, property technology (proptech), consulting, marketplace applications and healthcare. My work, advisory work and board seats, combined with training from the Columbia Coaching Certification Program, give me strong skills to coach startup founders and executives. Not every situation will make sense, though, and I'll be honest when I don't think it's a good fit from my perspective.