CEO Co-Pilot, Mentor, and Strategy Execution Partner – Providing end-to-end support to navigate the complexities of building and scaling your startup, ensuring you achieve sustainable growth and success.
My name is Alex Ackerman, CEO and founder of Outstand Startup Booster. I am a serial entrepreneur and founder of several startups, including Quali and Tactile Mobility, which together have raised close to $140 million. Through my work with iStartupAngels and Outstand Startup Booster clients, I have had the privilege of being involved in fundraising for startups and helping over 400 startups in recent years. Additionally, I am a certified startup advisor and mentor accredited by the Israeli Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration.
I am dedicated to working closely with each of my clients, ensuring my deep involvement in meetings and preparation of materials to guarantee the highest standard of support and guidance. I understand the essential ingredients necessary for startup success and am committed to guiding my clients on this road to success.
Our service packages are thoughtfully crafted to meet the unique needs of each startup, providing a flexible framework adaptable to your specific challenges. Partner with us to align our expertise with your goals and resources, ensuring your startup’s growth and success.
Alex was a big help to Liquid360. Alex's encouragement and insistence to take everything apart and carefully examine all the 'moving parts' has and continues to affect our decision making. We know our industry deeply in ways we would probably have overlooked. Working with Alex also gave us resilience to stick through for the long term.
Alex's mentorship was pivotal for WeFind's growth, success and the Exit we made. His expertise and guidance directly contributed to our acquisition by The Outloud Group. As we transition, we're confident in the bright future ahead, all thanks to Alex. Any startup would greatly benefit from his insights. His experience and expertise truly makes the difference.
With the foundation created based on Alex's invaluable guidance, Nanosynex successfully raised ~$18M. He helped us to build our startup's plan, fundamentals, offering practical business strategy advice. Thanks to Alex, we made pivotal decisions, from team building to investor materials preparation. His expertise was essential in making our startup investment-ready.
With Alex's insight, we pivoted from our original idea to a language platform for Spanish speakers learning Hebrew. His guidance, beyond just mentorship, was pivotal to our journey. His unwavering support and expertise gave me the confidence and knowledge to lead our company to become a market leader. In Alex, I found not just a mentor, but a trusted friend.
Expert support and mentorship we got from Alex helped us to successfully raise a $4M Seed round to tackle online misinformation. His insights were crucial in understanding our startup's core foundations. From team development to market strategy, Alex's guidance was indispensable. We owe our strategic growth and funding success to his expertise.
I'm a computational neuroscientist, with over 20 years experience in research and innovative startups. As a first-time CEO, Alex was extremely helpful and supported me with a wealth of experience as a mentor who is specialized in building startups, angel investing, and advising hundreds of young entrepreneurs. With the foundation he helped to build we’ve raised ~$20M.
My journey with Alex was foundational in transitioning our scientific concept to market. His insights equipped me to truly grasp 'investor readiness', resulting in raising S6.5M over two rounds. As a scientist and entrepreneur, I greatly value Alex's seasoned perspective and hands-on experience as a founder and CEO. His guidance was instrumental to our success.
Alex's guidance was invaluable in preparing for fundraising and aligning with investors, partners, and customers. Together we crafted a comprehensive business plan, which became instrumental in numerous investor and client meetings. I deeply valued each session with Alex, whose seasoned expertise consistently helped us navigate challenges and find solutions.
Working with Alex was pivotal for IMMA's foundation. The business plan crafted under his guidance became our cornerstone for investor pitches, grant applications, and market strategy. Alex's belief in us, rooted in his seasoned entrepreneurial experience, gave us the validation and confidence to move forward. His unwavering support remains invaluable to us.
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I am first and foremost a partner to my clients, committed to paving their way to success. I believe in helping startups disrupt their markets by empowering them with innovative strategies and personalized mentorship. This approach is designed to transform groundbreaking ideas into market-leading companies. Additionally, I have built a team of driven and motivated specialists, all of whom are encouraged to assist you in every possible way.
I challenge my team with a ‘Think Big’ mindset, inspiring innovation and exceeding expectations. This approach extends to make my clients ‘Think Big’, pushing their vision further and compelling me to be a deeply committed partner. Together, we strategize for success, transforming bold ideas into measurable, tangible achievements.
Embracing the ‘Stay Curious’ concept, I champion a culture of continuous learning and exploration. This mindset encourages my teams and clients to constantly question, explore new ideas, and embrace change. It’s about fostering a thirst for knowledge, driving innovation, and always seeking to understand the ‘why’ behind every action.
Embracing the ‘Own It’ ethos, I encourage my teams and clients to take full ownership of their projects and visions. This mindset fosters accountability and passion, driving innovative solutions and decisive action. It’s about making bold decisions, learning from outcomes, and continuously pushing towards excellence in every endeavor.
Many startups face challenges in the areas like funding, go-to-market, growth, product-market-fit, competitive positioning, and team building. My partnership with you aims to convert these challenges into opportunities for growth, building a solid foundation for lasting success and stability in the business world.
For early-stage startups, addressing common challenges effectively is crucial. Here are best practices for each challenge:
Lack of Market Need – Conduct thorough market research to validate the need for your product or service. Engage with potential customers as early as possible to ensure your solution addresses a real problem or need.
Running Out of Cash – Develop a realistic financial plan, including a fundraising strategy, with a clear runway. Prioritize growth-driving spending and maintain cost-effectiveness. Continuously review financial performance and adapt your strategy and fundraising efforts as necessary.
Not Having the Right Team – Hire for attitude and train for skill. Look for team members who are adaptable, passionate about your mission, and complement your skillset. Foster a culture of open communication and continuous learning.
Getting Outcompeted – Stay informed about your competitors and the market. Differentiate your offering through innovation, better customer experience, or unique value propositions. Adapt quickly to changes in the market.
Poor Business Model – Develop a clear and sustainable business model. Regularly review and iterate it based on customer feedback and market dynamics. Ensure it aligns with long-term goals and market needs.
Poor Sales/Marketing – Develop a targeted marketing strategy. Understand your customer personas and tailor your messaging. Invest in channels that reach your audience effectively and track metrics to measure success and ROI.
Poor Product – Focus on building a minimum viable product (MVP) that meets core customer needs. Use feedback to iterate and improve your product continuously.
By implementing these best practices, startups can significantly improve their chances of success, turning potential weaknesses into strengths.
Given the high failure rate of startups, it’s crucial to proactively address and prepare for each identified challenge from the beginning.
An experienced startup consultant can offer invaluable insights and strategies to navigate these challenges, leveraging their expertise to guide startups towards sustainable growth and success, mitigating risks and optimizing operational, financial, and marketing decisions.
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My clients typically achieve three times the average startup success rate.
Worked with clients from over twenty-six countries.
Assisted over 400 startups in achieving their business and fundraising goals.
Worked with startups across over 30 diverse industry sectors.
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