Startups Coaches

Grow your business. Grow yourself even faster. I have experienced every stage of business-building, from creating multiple profitable businesses myself, to startups of 6 to 2,000 employees, and experienced every stage of growth from Seed to IPO over the last decade-plus. I have mentored dozens of entrepreneurs and can coach you through business-building and improving your personal productivity with tough love. My passion is coaching leaders who are scaling themselves and their organizations. If you’re a leader in a fast-paced environment where you’re challenged with bringing order out of chaos and building processes for scaling teams, I would love to be your advisor and coach. I consider myself a leader, a learner, and an entrepreneur. Startup business operations generalist. Team builder. Marine Corps veteran. Accomplished in 15+ years of leadership, operations, recruiting, and communications. As a consulting project manager and a startup executive, I have put my heart and soul into team leadership. Through operations management and personal leadership, my teams have exemplified discipline and continual improvement.

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.

I am an award-winning entrepreneur and a Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center mentor with a proven track record of supporting global professionals as they start, scale, and soar in their businesses.

Welcome to my profile! As the Founder & CEO of Hydra Hydration and a past MBA student at Harvard Business School, I bring a wealth of entrepreneurial experience to my coaching. My journey includes leading roles at Kraft Heinz and IBM, where I honed my skills in strategy, brand management, and digital channels. I am passionate about helping aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of starting and scaling their businesses. Whether you're looking to refine your business strategy or need guidance, I'm here to support your entrepreneurial journey. Let's connect and turn your vision into reality!

Welcome to my profile! With a diverse background in both healthcare and entrepreneurship, I bring a unique perspective to coaching aspiring entrepreneurs. As the former owner and manager of Sweet Action Ice Cream for over a decade, I gained firsthand experience in building and managing a successful business from the ground up. My journey in entrepreneurship has equipped me with the skills to guide others in navigating the challenges of starting and growing their own ventures. Additionally, my role as a Clinical Nursing Instructor and Regional Care Coordinator Nurse has honed my ability to mentor and support individuals in achieving their professional goals. Let's connect and explore how I can help you turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality!

Dr. Steven Crane is a decorated serial entrepreneur and United States Marine Corps Veteran known for high-performance coaching and helping people break into the next level of their lives. Dr. Crane is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, executive coach, philanthropist, and international trainer whose incredible transformation from homeless to retired and thriving in 5 years has captured the attention of thousands. He has been featured on FOX, CBS, ABC, NBC, MarketWatch, USA Today, and many more. Dr. Crane is a highly-respected advocate of the veteran community, dedicating 3,500+ hours of mentorship and volunteer work and delivering over $3.8B in benefits to veterans around the world. He has also been commended for devising and implementing innovative programs and leading global teams to pinpoint and explore new opportunities to inspire powerful personal transformation.

I am an entrepreneur with a passion for turning my interests into impactful businesses. I founded Blog Beauty Boss, a platform where I interview beauty entrepreneurs to share their inspiring stories and insights with the world. In addition, I created "Dance with Parina," where I teach dance and choreograph performances, further showcasing my love for the art. I am dedicated to coaching others on how to transform their passions into successful side hustles, offering guidance and support to help them achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.

Building a successful startup isn't just about having a great idea—it's about having the clarity, resilience, and authentic voice needed to navigate the inevitable challenges of entrepreneurship. My journey from corporate accounting to author and coach taught me that the most sustainable businesses are built by founders who understand their "why" and aren't afraid to lead with their authentic selves. Having helped multiple small businesses launch successful endeavors, I've seen how startups thrive when founders combine strategic thinking with deep self-awareness and the courage to advocate for their vision. I specialize in guiding startup founders through both the practical and personal challenges of building a business. Whether you're struggling to articulate your value proposition, finding your voice as a leader, or navigating the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, I help you build not just a successful business, but one that aligns with your values and leverages your unique strengths. My approach recognizes that startup success requires both analytical skills and emotional intelligence—and that your personal growth directly impacts your business growth.

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!

The equation is simple: value = pain + education. Your clients or prospects have the pain: I help you educate them. I've helped entrepreneurs raise, sell, and close millions of dollars from the powerful stories we tell in the form of sales and pitch decks. I've honed this skill as I've been trained in a pitch deck design firm, to running a startup incubator, to working in VC, to now running my own brand and deck agency. I'm your go-to source for branding, storytelling, and presentation structure. In addition, I have extensive experience in data analytics, 0 to 1 startup innovation, customer research, market/competitive analysis, and strategy. I love the entrepreneurship game! Looking forward to learning about your story.