Startup Advisor & Mentor
CSI Technology Incubator
Aug 2019 – Aug 2024 · Staten Island, NY
One-on-one mentorship to pre-seed and seed-stage startups.
Focus: Customer acquisition, market positioning, branding.
Supervisor: Jeffrey Derose
Startup Mentor & Pitch Judge
Starta VC
Oct 2021 – Oct 2023 · Hybrid ( New York, NY )
Mentored early-stage founders across multiple accelerator cohorts, supporting product-market fit, traction strategy, and pitch development.
Key Outcomes: Led mentorship sessions, judged startup pitches, supported cohort readiness for investor presentations.
Supervisors: Gabriel Arant, Renat Khairullin, Anastasia Lykova
Startup Roundtable Mentor
Element 46 Tech Accelerator
Oct 2022 – Dec 2022 · Remote ( New York, NY )
Advised early-stage founders in Westchester’s county-backed accelerator.
Focus: Business Strategy, Growth, Branding
Supervisor: Ariela Bitansky-Shai
Professional Profile
Founders Live NYC
May 2022 – Aug 2022 · New York, NY
Organized and hosted startup pitch competitions, scouted founders, built investor relationships.
Key Outcome: Increased event revenue 4x
Supervisor: Luis Antezana
I provide early-stage founders with strategic guidance on product planning, business models, and investor readiness. If you’re building something and need support, feel free to get in touch.