Luis Gonçalves

Service · Advisory

Strategic Advisory.

Ongoing guidance for founders, accelerators, and ecosystem builders.

A retainer relationship, not a one-off call.

The best advisors don't give you answers. They help you ask better questions.

What You Get

A strategic partner, not a vendor.

Twice-monthly 90-minute deep-dive calls on whatever's most critical — fundraising, scaling, pricing, team, product, burnout.

Access to my full playbook library — BUILD, SCALEUP, MACHINE frameworks, templates, case studies.

Async messaging for time-sensitive questions — typically same-day response.

Optional introductions to my network: accelerators, investors, operators, fellow founders.

Who It's For

Three types of clients.

Founders

Series A+ founders scaling 10→100 people and hitting every wall for the first time.

  • Scaling strategy
  • Org design
  • Fundraising positioning

Accelerators

Accelerator leaders building or evolving their methodology, curriculum, or cohort design.

  • Program architecture
  • Mentor selection
  • Alumni engagement

Ecosystem Builders

Governments, universities, and regional startup hubs building entrepreneurship ecosystems.

  • Ecosystem strategy
  • Funding models
  • Global best practices
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How It Works

Simple engagement, month-by-month.

Month-to-month retainer with 30 days notice to end. No long contracts, no lock-in. We start with a paid two-hour diagnostic to see if the fit is right — if it's not, we part as friends and that's the whole engagement.

Capacity is limited to 5 clients at any time. If full, I'll note your interest and reach out when a spot opens.

Ready to talk?

A 20-minute intro call is free. If it's a fit, we go from there.