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I will create your startup business plan
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With 15 years as a serial entrepreneur, I've founded multiple startups and brought them to millions in revenue and funding. I've appeared on Shark Tank, received multiple innovation awards, and have b...
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bbawyb
United States
Incredibly detailed business plan. This is exactly what we needed and beyond expectations. Michael is very well versed on business in general and helped to...
davewertz309
United States
I am confident that now having worked with Mike that my business plan and future are are much brighter. This was not an inexpensive purchase, but am now leaps...
djb0303
United States
Michael Burtov delivered EXCEPTIONAL work on our business plan, showcasing not just his professionalism but also his keen attention to detail and strategic...
digitalpuppy
United Arab Emirates
Michael is extremely knowledgeable and excellent at what he does. He delivered a very detailed and comprehensive business plan which met my expectations.
About this Gig
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I will leverage my extensive expertise as a serial entrepreneur who has raised millions, appeared on Shark Tank, the Discovery Channel, and CNN, and supported startups through Harvard and MIT, to structure and draft your business plan in a manner that is appealing to investors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
A well-structured and completely custom business plan, similar to a tailored resume, works best when customized to achieve a specific goal. Whether the purpose is an economic development grant or an SBA loan, my "complete business plan" package begins with an exploration of the business and its objectives, enabling us to identify the specific focus of your plan and tailor it for various purposes, including:
- Securing funding (investment, loans, and grants)
- Setting strategic objectives
- Identifying growth opportunities
- Recruiting senior team members and advisors
- Securing visas and professional licenses
- Attracting partners and sponsors
- Communicating vision
- Facilitating mergers/acquisitions
With my extensive and hands-on experience, I am confident in delivering a thoroughly researched and professionally written business plan that reflects your vision and supports your goals.
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Clients I’ve worked with
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Techstars
Business Services & Consulting
I founded a company that was accelerated by Techstars and later provided workshops on innovation-related topics for the Techstars community. I have also mentored and supported startups with multiple other incubators and accelerators.
Oct 2013-Nov 2017
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Education Services
Teaching, mentoring, advising, and incubating hundreds of startups through MIT Enterprise Forum - where I also served for over 2 years as the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and helped develop accelerators and innovation ecosystems.
Jun 2015-Apr 2021
FAQ
Have your created business plans that have raised funding?
YES. I have created business plans and strategies that have raised well over $100 million in investments and hundreds of millions more in revenue.
Have you worked with or taught with any notable entrepreneurial organizations?
YES. Over the years I have taught, mentored, and incubated hundreds of founders and executives through organizations that include: Harvard Business School Harvard Innovation Labs MIT Sloan School of Management TechStars Founder Institute General Assembly Venture Cafe ...and others
Have you won any awards in your field?
YES. Here are a couple of recent ones: In 2019 My work was featured on the cover of TIME Magazine and named one of the top inventions of 2019. In 2018 I was named a Gold Edison Award winner for innovation and excellence in part for my groundbreaking work in crowdfunding.
You look familiar ... did I see you on TV?
MAYBE. If you are a fan of SHARK TANK, you've likely seen me pitch celebrity investors on TV, or you might have seen me profiled on the Discovery Channell, or watched my entrepreneurial journey documented on CNN's Great Big Story, or in hundreds of other media outlets from Forbes to FOX.
Can you introduce me to investors?
NO. Because of my accomplishments, experience and deep ties to the startup ecosystem, I can help guide your path forward (in a way that is far beyond a business plan) as well as help you figure out the best funding strategy, but as an ethical rule, unfortunately, I can't make any introductions.
Any books that you recommend reading before I buy this gig?
YES. My book "The Evergreen Startup," is the core of what I teach at the MIT Enterprise Forum and is about alternative fundraising "The Lean Startup" by Eric Riles - for marketing and go-to-market topics "Disciplined Entrepreneurship" by Bill Aulet - for concrete steps to launching
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- United States
Incredibly detailed business plan. This is exactly what we needed and beyond expectations. Michael is very well versed on business in general and helped to build out a well defined direction for our company moving forward. I would highly recommend...
JamaicaOur business required a more integrated interpretation so the initial product was incomplete. However, the draft plan allowed us to educate ourselves on what was required.
- United States
I am confident that now having worked with Mike that my business plan and future are are much brighter. This was not an inexpensive purchase, but am now leaps and bounds ahead of where I would be without it. Thank you Mike!
- United States
Michael Burtov delivered EXCEPTIONAL work on our business plan, showcasing not just his professionalism but also his keen attention to detail and strategic mastery. Working with him was a breeze; his cooperation, willingness to go above and...
- United Arab Emirates
Michael is extremely knowledgeable and excellent at what he does. He delivered a very detailed and comprehensive business plan which met my expectations.
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51 reviews for this Gig
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- Seller communication level
- Recommend to a friend
- Service as described
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Most relevant
- United States
Incredibly detailed business plan. This is exactly what we needed and beyond expectations. Michael is very well versed on business in general and helped to build out a well defined direction for our company moving forward. I would highly recommend...
- Jamaica
Our business required a more integrated interpretation so the initial product was incomplete. However, the draft plan allowed us to educate ourselves on what was required.
- United States
I am confident that now having worked with Mike that my business plan and future are are much brighter. This was not an inexpensive purchase, but am now leaps and bounds ahead of where I would be without it. Thank you Mike!
- United States
Michael Burtov delivered EXCEPTIONAL work on our business plan, showcasing not just his professionalism but also his keen attention to detail and strategic mastery. Working with him was a breeze; his cooperation, willingness to go above and...
- United Arab Emirates
Michael is extremely knowledgeable and excellent at what he does. He delivered a very detailed and comprehensive business plan which met my expectations.
