Venture Partner and Startup Growth Consultant with a focus on scaling SaaS and tech companies from seed to Series B. She has 12 years of hands-on experience in fundraising, cap table management, and agile organizational design.
Elena is a Venture Partner and former serial entrepreneur who successfully exited two tech startups before transitioning to advisory roles. She specializes in guiding founders through the treacherous "Valley of Death," focusing on bootstrapping strategies, non-dilutive funding, and preparing for institutional investment. Elena’s expertise extends to organizational leadership, helping scaling companies implement agile decision-making frameworks and retention strategies for top technical talent. She combines the grit of a founder with the analytical rigor of an investor, offering practical advice on everything from crowdfunding campaigns to negotiating anti-dilution provisions. Her writing is direct, empowering, and deeply rooted in the current startup ecosystem.