Welcome. Glad to see you are getting your own venture started and have sought me out. Be prepared to bring all your skills to the table and be open to developing more. Launching a company is a serious matter that will also benefit from your imagination, optimism and sense of adventure. I would love to help you succeed. -Rand De Mattei
My "deliverables" are in the realm of… things startups need in order to be fully equipped to win backing from qualified investors. Together we can…
Consider your options ~ Brainstorm ~ Prioritize
Identify what else you need to achieve funding-readiness
Settle on a Business Model
Generate spreadsheet projections and financials
Boil down a short-sweet story describing your product or service
Frame your “Ask”
Create all the components of a complete Business Plan
Create a Pitch Deck
Script and help create descriptive videos
Move forward, even while you are still forming your Founding Team
How far along the development path are you? Do you have a great idea and a business model, or are you much further along, perhaps ready to go for Early Stage Funding? I have broad experience in business, science and marketing for Fortune 500 firms, non-profits and small businesses. I can help you get your new venture organized toward funding readiness. I can provide feedback and advice, and I can also take the lead for some startup projects, including, business plan creation, and most all that is required for convincing others to invest in your startup when you are ready to receive formal backing.
Are you almost ready? How may I help? Let's talk soon about your concept, and discuss ways to work together to support your success. Meanwhile, all the best to you and your endeavor.
In 2025 am semi-retired, living in southern Oregon, and available on a part-time basis.
• I am currently consulting with the formative company, CogTech, Inc. CogTech will offer, and further develop an application in the medical-data and personal health market deploying various tests and exercises for measuring and optimizing mental acuity and related health matters.
• Recently served as the Chief Commercialization Officer of Hardshell Labs, Inc., and held a position as a shareholder on the Board of Directors. Acted as the Commercial Lead for the project and was involved as an editor in the application for, and receipt of, a seed funding R&D Grant from the National Science Foundation (awarded March 2022) for Conservation Technology Development. Hardshell Labs, Inc. develops innovative technological solutions applicable to conservation, waste treatment and recycling, agriculture, dairy, and various other commercial sectors. The company is enhancing its approaches and equipment in the field through research grants and field test contracts, and is preparing to transition its technologies and methodologies into profitable applications.
I can help "idea" and seed stage startups who need specific tasks accomplished in order to evolve, are probably not yet funded for full staffing, and could utilize the equivalent of a professional roaming linebacker for their management team on a contract or freelance basis.