Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
About the Role
We are seeking a Strategic Consultant with deep experience in the startup and venture capital ecosystem to support scaling companies on growth strategy, fundraising, market expansion, and operational readiness. This is a high-trust advisory role designed to work closely with startup founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
The consultant will help startups transition from early-stage to growth by offering tailored guidance across strategic planning, go-to-market design, investor readiness, and organisational scaling.
Key Responsibilities
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Advise early and growth-stage startups on scale-up strategy, market expansion, and operational planning
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Support development of investor materials: pitch decks, business plans, fundraising narratives, and financial models
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Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic direction
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Provide guidance on go-to-market models, pricing, product-market fit, and customer acquisition
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Act as a thought partner to founders and VC partners on business model refinement and growth barriers
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Help startups prepare for investor meetings and support due diligence readiness
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Collaborate with incubators, accelerators, or VCs as needed to support portfolio growth
Required Experience and Skills
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8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, venture capital, or startup leadership roles
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Strong knowledge of startup scaling challenges, investment stages, and venture dynamics
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Proven ability to create and critique investor materials and growth strategies
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Excellent business modelling, storytelling, and advisory skills
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Able to work across sectors and adapt quickly to each startup s context
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Strong communication and executive-level stakeholder engagement
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience advising startups in MENA, preferably based in or familiar with Qatar
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Background working with VCs, accelerators, or startup advisory firms
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Exposure to fundraising cycles, term sheets, and investor relations
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Previous founder/operator experience a strong plus
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