Consulting

Startup help, from concept to funding

I help founders get their companies off the ground, from sharpening the pitch to finding funding that doesn't cost you equity. If you're in the thick of early-stage growth, SBIR grants, or pitch competitions, I've been through it.

Ray Abel accepting the Entrepreneurship World Cup, speaking to founders, and presenting Xogo

How I can help

Some things I can help with

SBIR grants

SBIR grants are their own maze. I'll help you find the right program and put together an application that holds up when reviewers start digging.

Pitch coaching

Most pitches try to say too much. We'll get yours down to what matters and work on delivering it so it actually lands.

Competition prep

Startup competitions are part strategy, part performance. I'll help you choose the ones worth entering and get you ready to win them.

Non-dilutive funding

There's real money out there that doesn't cost you a piece of your company. The hard part is knowing where to look, and that's where I come in.

Accessibility

Accessibility has been my focus for over fifteen years. I'll help you build products that genuinely work for people of all abilities, not just pass a compliance check.

A handwritten thank-you note, a Global Good Fund feature on Ray Abel, and startup competition wins

Tell me what you're working on

Book a short intro call and we'll figure out whether I'm the right person to help. No pitch, no pressure.

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