Rafael Sarim O.

#1 Growth Advisor | xCXO, xVC | Duke/LSE/HSG | 150M+ Rev | 11B Exit

I’ve operated, invested in, and advised companies that grew to $150M+ in revenue, raised $3B+ from investors like SoftBank Vision Fund and Founders Fund, and created billions in value through exits on the NYSE and NASDAQ. ⚡#1 Growth Advisor⚡ Chief Growth Officer⚡ Board Member⚡ Top 40 Freelancer Globally (0.01%)⚡ Expert-Vetted⚡ Top Rated Plus⚡ 100% Success⚡ $1M+ Earnings⚡ Certified Coach⚡ Techstars Mentor⚡ 5-Stars on Trustpilot, Clutch, Google⚡ 8,000+ LinkedIn Followers⚡ Featured in Tier 1 Media⚡ Today, I work with founders and senior leadership at high-growth technology and e-commerce companies in North America, Asia, and the Middle East to scale revenue to nine figures and beyond. When you scale fast, everything breaks. Your product. Your market. Your organization. I know it because I’ve lived it. That’s why I offer three disciplines to unlock new growth and sustain it at speed: growth strategy, people strategy, and governance strategy. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 👩‍🚀 01 — Growth Strategy: Growth comes down to four moves: market penetration, new products, new markets, or diversification. This is the Ansoff Matrix. I diagnose which strategy fits, then optimize the full AAARRR funnel to execute it. 02 — People Strategy: You can’t scale revenue faster than you scale your people. I coach your executives and teams so growth doesn’t outrun them. And I build talent management programs to hire, train, and retain people at the speed your growth demands. 03 — Governance Strategy: Without alignment and accountability, fast growth becomes your biggest threat. I set KPIs, track them in a performance cockpit, and review them in real time. Next: professional board meetings to maintain oversight, navigate risks, and drive strategic decisions. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 🥷 I spent five years as a Principal at Roivant, a healthcare unicorn founded by Vivek Ramaswamy (2024 US Presidential Candidate and Co-Head of DOGE with Elon Musk). During my tenure, Roivant raised over $3B from investors including SoftBank Vision Fund and Founders Fund, built a portfolio of 35 companies, and went public on the NASDAQ in 2021 at an $11B valuation. Many of Roivant’s companies went public on the NASDAQ and NYSE, were acquired, or raised venture capital. Since then, I’ve advised hundreds of technology and e-commerce companies across the globe. I also step in as an Operator when the situation calls for it. Select engagements include: • Board Member / CXO Coach at S5 Tech ($150M rev p.a.) • Head of Growth at EZContacts ($150M rev p.a.) • Chief Marketing Officer for The Otaku Box ($10M rev p.a.) • Chief Finance Officer for Paw Origins ($4M rev p.a.) • VC-in-Residence / VP of Operations at Funden ($2M rev p.a., exit to PE fund) • Chief Growth Officer at PrepBusiness ($500K rev p.a., venture-backed) • Head of Growth at SOLO ($1M Series Seed) I started my career at Credit Suisse and BHF KB Group in London and Zurich. I served in the Swiss Army as Deputy Platoon Leader of a 40-person armored infantry unit in the special forces. I hold degrees from the London School of Economics (LSE), Duke University, University of St. Gallen, and Bogazici University. I am a certified Systemic Business Coach, certified Principles You coach, a Rotarian, and a Techstars mentor. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 👨‍🔬 • Model 1 — Advisor: I start with strategy development, followed by ongoing advisory and coaching while you and your team execute. Alternatively, I coach you through creating and executing your own strategy. • Model 2 — Operator: I start by learning your team, product, customers, and channels, then work with the C-suite or board to set and validate KPIs. From there, I build a centralized tracking system and implement strategic plans to drive performance. You’ll work directly with me, no middlemen. Since I’m hands-on throughout, I limit the number of clients I take on. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🔥 • You recognize that high-end advice comes at a cost. • You are ready to take calibrated bets to grow the company. • You always treat your team and advisors with respect. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 🫶 • Hit the green ‘Message’ button now. • Share notes on what you need help with. Interested in learning more? Google “Rafael Sarim Oezdemir” and “Outlier Principals.” You’ll find me at the top. [Keywords: A/B testing, ABM, adult industry, B2B, B2C, change management, competitive analysis, consultant, content marketing, CRM, CRO, demand creation, due diligence, email/SMS marketing, exit strategy, financial models, fundraising advisor, go-to-market strategy, iGaming industry, leadership development, M&A, market research, market sizing, marketing strategy, paid advertising, pitch decks, pitch training, post-merger integration, PPC, product launch, product strategy, sales funnels, sales strategy, sales training, SEO, social media marketing, startup advisor, strategy development, valuation, venture-as-a-service]