I help

entrepreneurs

win

I'm Jay - I help founders, entrepreneurs and execs raise capital, scale and plan exits without losing themselves.

People come to me when they need to:

  • Refine their pitch and close capital

  • Create strategic clarity and momentum

  • Fix hidden flaws in their plan, deck, or cap table

  • Build a culture that attracts top-tier talent and partners

  • Stay sane and mission-driven in the chaos of growth

Catalyst For Growth

I’ve spent two decades building and scaling automotive EV and connected car companies that defied convention.

I’ve lived the pressure, the pivots, and the price of building something from nothing.

My strength lies in translating bold, world-changing ideas into investor-grade strategies and execution plans that get traction fast.

Clients include tech startups, boards, early-stage VCs, and ambitious individuals hungry to create meaningful impact.

If you’re building something audacious and want a trusted guide who’s walked through the fire, let’s connect.

Client Testimonials

  • I’ve been lucky to have Jay as a mentor in both business and life. When things get sticky, he’s always my first call. The clarity and reasoning he brings to any problem never fails to cut through the noise. I value his unwillingness to shy away from hard conversations and hold me accountable to the steps I’ve committed to.


    Dylan Crawshaw, Co-Founder
    TenPlus

  • Jay thinks outside the norms. His no-nonsense guidance has been key for me as we’ve worked through critical inflection points in our fundraising process in 2025.


    Greg Twinney, CEO
    General Fusion

Vision Matters

After leading three venture-backed companies through massive growth, once in a century market turbulence, and industry-altering innovations, I’ve learned one thing above all: a clear vision is everything. It’s the compass that aligns teams, attracts the right partners, and keeps you grounded when everything else gets chaotic, and it shows up in every touchpoint of a company’s lifecycle. Most companies lack it. But yours doesn’t have to.

Design Your Startup To Win

  • It began with an idea. Now it needs a vision and mission, the right capitalization structure (this is critical!), and a pitch deck that secures startup capital.

    Don’t skip this! Your brand needs to tell the right story from the outset.

  • What is the right first product? How do I pare back to a critically focused MVP? Who should I hire first, when and why? How much money do I really need?

    Product definition sets the direction for the future of the company. I’m here to help.

  • Who are the right first customers? How do I get the first domino to fall? How should I price it? How can I finance my first orders?

    How you succeed with your first customers defines whether your product is repeatable or not. Let’s get this right.

  • Planning an exit isn’t just about timing—it’s about positioning your company so the right buyers see clear value. I’ll help you think through the endgame early: shaping the growth story investors or acquirers want to see, identifying strategic partners who could become acquirers, and structuring operations and financials so due diligence goes smoothly. From clarifying your “why exit” narrative to making targeted introductions, I’ll work with you to build a roadmap that maximizes both options and valuation.