Advisory Services

1:1 strategic advisory helping founders scale through organizational design, AI adoption, and execution systems.

Who It's For

I work with founders and leadership teams at critical inflection points

•Early-stage founders (Seed to Series A) building product-market fit

•Growth-stage CEOs scaling from 10 to 100+ employees

•Technical founders transitioning to CEO role

•Bootstrapped founders considering venture capital

•Regional companies expanding to national markets

Outcomes

What founders achieve through advisory engagements

AI-Driven Operations

Implement AI systems that replace process overhead and amplify team performance

Organizational Design

Build scalable org structures that support 10x growth without 10x headcount

Go-to-Market Strategy

Develop repeatable sales and marketing systems that drive predictable revenue

Fundraising Readiness

Position your company for successful venture raises with strong unit economics

How We Work

Flexible engagement models designed for founder needs

Strategy Sessions

1-2 hour focused sessions

Best for: Specific challenges and decision points

Includes:

•Problem framing

•Framework application

•Action plan

•Follow-up resources

Advisory Retainer

Monthly advisory partnership

Best for: Ongoing strategic guidance

Includes:

•Monthly strategy sessions

•Async communication

•Network introductions

•Board prep support

Board Advisor

Formal board observer or advisor role

Best for: Companies raising Series A+

Includes:

•Quarterly board participation

•Strategic planning

•Investor relations

•Executive coaching

Case Studies

Scaling from $1M to $10M ARR

B2B Software • Series A

ChallengeFounder struggled with organizational chaos as team grew from 15 to 50 employees. Sales process was founder-dependent and customer churn was increasing.

ApproachImplemented EOS framework via MeetingTango, restructured sales team with repeatable playbooks, and deployed AI tools for customer success automation.

OutcomeAchieved $10M ARR with improved unit economics. Reduced founder involvement in sales by 80% and cut customer churn by 40%.

revenue10x growth in 24 months

efficiency80% reduction in founder sales time

retention40% improvement in customer retention

"Vik helped us build systems that scaled without adding headcount. His frameworks turned chaos into predictable growth."— CEO, B2B SaaS Company

AI-Enabled Efficiency Transformation

Enterprise Software • Bootstrapped

ChallengeProfitable but plateaued. Manual processes limited growth. Considering whether to raise VC to scale faster.

ApproachConducted scenario modeling to compare bootstrap vs VC paths. Implemented AI-driven automation across operations, enabling growth without external capital.

OutcomeDoubled revenue with same team size. Maintained profitability and control while achieving VC-backed growth rates.

revenue2x revenue growth

efficiency50% operational cost reduction

teamZero headcount increase

"Vik showed us how to get VC-level growth without giving up equity. His AI implementation framework was game-changing."— Founder & CEO, Enterprise Software

What Founders Say

"Vik is the most talented and hardest-working colleague I've known. As an entrepreneur, he's the real deal--smart, tough, and decisive. He's more than just a great entrepreneur, though--he's an incredibly wonderful human being. He has a great sense of humor and he works with a purpose that inspires everyone he touches. Consider yourself lucky if you work with Vik--he'll up your game and make you a better person!"

Mark CranePresident of Capital MarketsGeneral Partner for Investment Funds

"Vik is invaluable as a member of the Enterprise Corp, and as a resource to the Louisville entrepreneur community. He provides a bridge of perspective between the distant worlds of large-scale commercialization and the street-level startup."

Todd SmithFounder & CEOOdessaConnect

"Vik has a great business mind and has proven to be an invaluable resource for me throughout the years. He is one of a few people I go to with critical decisions I have to make for my business."

Lance PerkinsInnovator & Startup BuilderDigital Marketing Strategist

"Vik has been an indispensable resource for Resonant Vibes. He has given our management team valuable feedback and advice on countless occasions. He has also provided a positive and experienced perspective that has helped our company overcome some of its greatest challenges. I would highly recommend Vik as an advisor or consultant to any aspiring technology-focused startup."

Eddie BabbageFounder and CEOTimeline Genius LLC

Frameworks & Resources

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Advisory Services

Who It's For

Outcomes

AI-Driven Operations

Organizational Design

Go-to-Market Strategy

Fundraising Readiness

How We Work

Strategy Sessions

Advisory Retainer

Board Advisor

Case Studies

Scaling from $1M to $10M ARR

AI-Enabled Efficiency Transformation

What Founders Say

Frameworks & Resources

Related Reading

B2B SaaS Scaling Playbook

AI Strategy for CEOs

From Idea to Product-Market Fit

The Venture Studio Model

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