Dasha W.

Business Consultant, Fractional COO, Startup Advisor & Mentor for the Gov Exec Management Program, I’m passionate about helping businesses with practical, actionable growth strategies to navigate challenges, overcome stagnation and scale. I provide clear, no-nonsense guidance on pressing challenges, and can set up efficient operations and workflows that support long-term growth. Over the past 20 years I’ve worked closely with hundreds of founders on scaling strategy, operations and exit planning. A highly experienced professional, I'm creative and detail-focused, with a strong ability to see scale. Many of my clients have described me as inspiring and particularly skilled at bringing structure to chaos, and creating clear step-by-step launch roadmaps and growth strategy. Experience: • As CEO of a Business Consultancy, I’ve guided numerous founders through my Brand Accelerator program – a structured pathway that takes them from the idea stage to generating revenue, with clear milestones and internal systems mapped out. • As a Startup Advisor and Business Mentor for the Gov Exec Management Program, I work with growth-stage businesses, helping them crystallise strategy and market positioning, and prepare for operational scale • As a fractional COO and Project Manger, I work with founders who need support with building internal processes and organisational structures. I’ve managed complex projects across various sectors, identifying where things weren’t working efficiently and improving workflows to make operations run smoother, including handling resource allocation, marketing, rebranding, and automation. • Designed bespoke business strategy and reviewed 500+ investor decks. Organised and hosted high-end networking events for selected startups to pitch to a room of investors, VCs and Family Offices. • Owner/co-owner of 4 successful businesses Key Skills • Project lifecycle management and workflow optimisation • Scaling operational systems for growth • Business restructuring and change management • Branding, rebranding, and creative market positioning • Identifying unique selling points and differentiation strategies • Marketing strategy and execution • Budget development and financial oversight • Investor relations and fundraising strategy • Pitch deck creation and investor readiness • Stakeholder engagement and community building • Cross-functional team leadership and team structure mapping • Contractor and partner coordination (design, marketing, AI, operations) • AI-powered process and operations integration • Franchising • Mentorship and founder support I currently split my time between London and Miami. Signature programs: Brand Accelerator; Branding, Marketing and AI Tools; Successful Launch Roadmap. LET’S CONNECT!