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I run a very early-stage startup and I’d like a seasoned consultant to step in as a strategic sounding board. At this point everything—from our go-to-market approach to the financial projections and day-to-day operating model—is still fluid, so I need clear, actionable guidance that will set the foundations right before we scale. The immediate priorities are: • A concise review of our current concept, traction and competitive landscape • A practical, prioritised action roadmap covering market positioning, revenue model and operational setup • Two or three virtual working sessions where we can walk through the findings, refine assumptions and lock next steps Please draw on your past experience with startups and feel free to recommend best-practice tools (e.g. Lean Canvas, financial forecasting templates, KPI dashboards in Excel or Google Sheets). I’m expecting straight-talking advice, a deliverable I can share with potential investors, and clarity on how to measure progress over the next quarter. If this sounds like the kind of partnership you excel at, I’m ready to get started.
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Hi, I’m Shameer Lakhani, a Senior Business Development professional with 15+ years of experience in IT sales, lead generation, client acquisition, and international business development. I can help you identify and connect with North American CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, Founders, and Product Owners through Freelancing Portals and targeted LinkedIn outreach and relationship building. I’ll focus on qualified opportunities—not mass outreach—for Web Development, AI Automation, API Integrations, and Custom Software projects. I’d be happy to discuss your ICP, target market, and outreach strategy. Best, Shameer Lakhani
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I will help you build strong foundations. I bring deep early-stage startup experience to stress-test your concept and market positioning. Proposed Plan Review: Audit your traction, assumptions, and competitors. Roadmap: Deliver an actionable go-to-market, revenue, and ops strategy using Lean Canvas and custom forecasting models. Collaboration: Run three focused virtual working sessions to lock in your next quarter KPIs.I deliver investor-ready insights fast. Let's get started.
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Having had the privilege of being an architect, I have developed impeccable skills in analyzing concepts, identifying market positioning, and laying out detailed action roadmaps for businesses. This combined with my intimate knowledge of Lean Canvas and financial forecasting tools can be a game-changer for your startup. I understand how important it is to have a clear operational setup and solid financial projections before scaling, and this is an area where my attention to detail has always proven unmatched. But my value doesn't end at just analysis and planning, I am also adept at leveraging technology to optimize everyday operations. My expertise in Google Sheets and Excel can help create comprehensive KPI dashboards that not only aid in measuring progress but also support data-informed decision-making across your organization, which I believe is crucial for startups. My goal is to deliver a concise yet comprehensive report that you can confidently share with potential investors without worrying about any missing elements.
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I am qualified Cost and Management Accountant and I have expertise in different areas like PREPARATION AND FINALIZATION OF ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESSES. CONDUCT A COST AUDIT OF COMPANIES. PREPARE A COST RECORDS AND INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT WISE COST SHEETS OF COMPANIES PRODUCTS. GST REGISTRATION OF CLIENTS AND FILING THEIR MONTHLY GSTR1 AND GSTR 3B. FILLING OF INCOME TAX RETURNS. UDYAM REGISTRATION OF SEVERAL CLIENTS TO MAKE THEIR BUSINESS RECOGNISED UNDER MSME ACT. QUARTELY FILLING OF TDS AND TCS RETURNS AND MONTHLY TDS AND TCS PAYMENT TO THE GOVERNMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CLIENTS. PREPARATION OF QUARTELY OR MONTHLY ACTUAL & BUDGETED PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT. FILLING OF FORM B ON BEHALF OF OPERATIONAL CREDITOR TO INTERIM RESOLUTION PROFESSIONAL UNDER CIRP. DIFFERENT VARIENCE ANALYSIS. PREPARE A DIFFERENT TIME PERIODS BUDGETS. PREPARATION OF STOCK REPORT AT THE END OF EVERY MONTH. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT. VERIFY THE IMPORT RELATED DOCUMENTS. ACCURATELY MADE FOREX PAYMENTS AND RECORD TRANSACTION.
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As a seasoned consultant with over three decades of experience in finance and accounts, I strongly believe that I am the ideal match for your startup's needs. My expertise includes performance-driven financial analysis and streamlining operational efficiency - skills that are vital in sculpting a startup's go-to-market approach, financial projections, and operating model. Over the years, I have garnered a keen understanding of commercial and budget costing activities, which will prove invaluable in reviewing your current concept, traction, and competitive landscape. Moreover, my proficiency in developing strategic roadmaps aligned with market positioning, revenue models, and operational setups ensures that my deliverables are both concise and actionable. Regarding the virtual working sessions you have in mind, I am excited to leverage my excellent employee development skills to guide you through the findings, refine assumptions together, and lock next steps that will create measurable progress over the next quarter. I'm not only ready to provide the straight-talking advice you seek but also to arm you with tools such as financial forecasting templates that can enhance your decision-making process alongside impressing potential investors. Swiftly executing your priorities while considering scalability is crucial for any early-stage startup - and I assure you that it's an area where I truly excel. Let's get started on revolutionizing your business from the ground up!
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I build the financial foundations early-stage companies get judged on. Big 4 background (Deloitte, KPMG) with an MSc in Finance from University of Liverpool. At Deloitte I build financial models from scratch for portfolios worth AED 65M+ — revenue, cost structure, margin, scenario forecasting — and present them to Partners and senior leadership. I've priced contracts before sign-off, stress-testing discount rates, cost assumptions and margin thresholds, and rebuilt operating models on underperforming projects to move gross margin from 46% to 51%. I also design the KPI dashboards leadership uses to steer, in Excel and Power BI. What I'd deliver for you: A financial model and projections you can put in front of investors and defend line by line. A revenue model tested against realistic assumptions rather than optimistic ones. Clarity on your cost base, runway and unit economics. And a short set of KPIs that tell you within a quarter whether the plan is working. I work through the numbers with you rather than handing over a spreadsheet across two or three sessions we'd pressure-test assumptions together and lock the next steps. Straight-talking is how I work. If a number doesn't hold up, I'll say so early rather than after you've built on it. Where are you on revenue today, and is there an existing model to work from or are we starting clean? Cheers, Vyshnav
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