Leading Startup Growth Strategy Consulting Experts 2025

If you’re here, you’re probably curious about who I am and what we do at spectup. Let me fill you in. I started my career with a banking apprenticeship, thinking I’d spend my life crunching numbers. But then I discovered startups—and everything changed. At N26, the fintech unicorn, I got my first taste of the fast-paced world of innovation. I fell in love with the chaos, creativity, and energy. After that, I joined Civey, where I dove into digital market research, business models, and marketing strategies. Then came Deutsche Bahn, where I worked on international expansion, competitor analysis, and market strategies. I learned how to make sense of complex industries (global transport markets, anyone?) and drive growth. At diffferent (yes, that’s how it’s spelled), I helped brands like Audi and Zalando identify growth opportunities and design innovative business strategies. And at Deloitte’s Innovation & Ventures team, I worked on building future-proof businesses with cutting-edge tech. One highlight? Leading 30+ projects at the BMW Startup Garage, helping startups find their place in the world of mobility. That’s where I saw the real power of connecting startups with the right partners. Now, I’m building spectup. We work with growth-stage companies and select early-stage startups, helping them raise capital, connect with the right investors, and position themselves for long-term success. We also work with investors—PEs, VCs, angels, and family offices—helping them find promising, vetted companies to invest in without spending countless hours on due diligence. Why? Because startups fail too often, and investors waste too much time looking for the right opportunities. We’re here to bridge that gap. Whether you’re a founder looking for investors or an investor seeking quality opportunities, spectup is about making those connections—and making them work.

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Consultant at Strategyworks, a results-driven digital marketing agency helping startups…

SEO consultant helping B2B and SaaS companies grow from 6 to 8 figures with strategic SEO, AI optimization and content marketing. I specialize in driving qualified traffic, building authority, and turning organic search into a scalable growth channel.

A SaaS marketer, a former Civil Services aspirant, and an IIT-Bombay alum. With 4 years of experience in marketing and lead generation, I’m currently working as a Growth Strategist at Nanonets.

An Air Force veteran with a strong background in technical project management. Experience with project planning and execution, program management, and operations management with a demonstrated history of working in the aerospace and defense industry. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Technical Support, SharePoint Designer, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Strong support professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Southern New Hampshire University.

As a Training Manager at Marriott International, I oversee the design and implementation of comprehensive training and development curriculum for 550+ adult learners at three Renaissance brand hotels. With my doctorate in Organizational Leadership, DEI Certificate, and Life Coach Certification, I have the knowledge, skills, and passion to create engaging and impactful learning experiences that elevate employee and guest satisfaction. In my role, I have been leading monthly educational sessions, training newsletters, career development support, and executive coaching for hotel leadership and managers. I also track and assess the effectiveness of all training and development programs, and manage collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. I have a proven track record of applying data metrics, staff development, and organizational skills to accelerate results and foster an inclusive culture. My goal is to empower staff to reach their full potential and contribute to the success of Marriott International.

With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, Mike Demson is a seasoned professional renowned for delivering impactful results. Mike excels in driving growth, optimizing marketing strategies, and leading cross-functional teams to success.At Demson Consulting, Mike has provided strategic growth marketing solutions to clients such as Sephora, Adobe, and Airbnb. He has led comprehensive marketing audits, developed and executed data-driven marketing strategies, and optimized performance across all digital channels. Mike's approach involves a blend of market research, U/X design, and content marketing to meet each client's unique goals.One of Mike's critical achievements at Demson Consulting includes successfully implementing a full-funnel paid media strategy that significantly improved user acquisition and retention rates. He also introduced advanced A/B testing protocols that enhanced campaign performance and ROI. Mike has helped clients exceed their growth targets and achieve sustainable growth by fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.Mike's expertise lies in leveraging data-driven insights, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and executing innovative marketing strategies. He deeply understands market trends, customer behavior, and industry best practices, making him a valuable asset for any organization.

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With over nine years of experience in B2B marketing, Sheri has driven significant business outcomes using demand-generation and lifecycle strategies while owning the strategic vision and execution of business growth plans measured by sales-qualified pipeline, MQL CVR, MRR, and ROI. Channels used in execution include email, chat, webinars, live events, paid search, SEO, and Internet PR. Sheri was 1 of 5 members to lead a team of 100 HubSpot marketers, helping to advance the business function of experimentation as measured by a 28% increase in employee Net Promoter Score YoY. Campaigns led by Sheri have included setting and managing stakeholder expectations and have resulted in triple-digit percentage increases in lead-to-opportunity conversion rates. Sheri was a mentor for HubSpot employees and a recognized leader, Sales coach, and trainer in the B2B marketing industry. Her mission is to drive business growth, create new and efficient ways for contacts to convert into customers, and inspire other marketers to do their best work.

At Evagreen Consulting, I help financial services, small businesses and sports…

I built a website where you can hire vetted college students that go to great schools for ad-hoc contract work. The students on our website are best at business development, software development, and engineering. We've worked with nearly 100 different companies and have 5,000 students on our site (mostly in Atlanta and Boston). The vision is to build a site like Upwork/Fiverr but only for smart and hungry college students. We're totally bootstrapped and have only used the cash flows of the business to build it up ($300k AR in 2024). Outside of the company I'm a big proponent of Georgia Tech which had a big part of making me who I am. I love to travel (45 countries) and scale mountains. For the past year and a half I've been living the true digital nomad life - I have lived in 3 different cities (Boston, Chicago, NY) and backpacked all around the globe.

CEO at launchOptions. With 10+ years of practical experience in leading and delivering software projects, I help companies scale through automation, IT outsourcing, and digital transformation. I work with clients across Europe and the Middle East, building long-term partnerships through dedicated development teams and process-oriented delivery. My approach is hands-on, business-driven, and grounded in understanding what actually creates value, both for companies and their customers.

I'm a proven B2B SaaS growth marketing leader. I was employee #4 at Drip.com (acquired by Leadpages) on the journey from <$1M to $15M ARR. Then I was the Director of Marketing at Single Grain, a performance marketing agency with Fortune 1000 clients like Amazon and Uber. These days I lead marketing at Nextiva, a Unified CXM platform backed by Goldman Sachs. Skills: Email Marketing Marketing Automation Lifecycle Marketing Content Marketing SEO LinkedIn Ads Google Ads YouTube Ads Facebook Ads Webinar Strategy Conversion Rate Optimization Google Analytics Google Data Studio Google Tag Manager

I'm a proven B2B SaaS growth marketing leader. I was employee #4 at Drip.com (acquired by Leadpages) on the journey from <$1M to $15M ARR. Then I was the Director of Marketing at Single Grain, a performance marketing agency with Fortune 1000 clients like Amazon and Uber. These days I lead marketing at Nextiva, a Unified CXM platform backed by Goldman Sachs. Skills: Email Marketing Marketing Automation Lifecycle Marketing Content Marketing SEO LinkedIn Ads Google Ads YouTube Ads Facebook Ads Webinar Strategy Conversion Rate Optimization Google Analytics Google Data Studio Google Tag Manager

I am a product manager at Roofstock, a real estate technology company. I joined Mynd, a real estate startup, in 2022, where I worked across user acquisition, pricing strategy, and financial planning with a data-driven mindset. Over time, I discovered my passion for product management and transitioned into a product manager role with an operator's perspective, focusing on property management customer-facing products. Following the merger of Roofstock and Mynd, I’ve continued this journey at Roofstock. Before this, I developed expertise in strategy and commercial due diligence at Advancy, where I advised on successful acquisitions. I am proficient in Python, SQL, Tableau, and Sigma computing, leveraging these tools to drive strategic project management. I hold a Bachelor's in Accounting from Tsinghua University and a Master's in Operations Research from Columbia University. Email: eva.tiange@gmail.com

A driven professional with over 5 years of experience in building strong client relationships, leading high-performing teams, and achieving results through strategic sales and exceptional service. Demonstrated ability to navigate complex negotiations and effectively manage accounts.