Zendog Labs - Growth Strategy & Execution

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO and Co-founder of Nowy

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Nowy is an AI Visual Travel Planner to provide personalized recommendations to curate unforgettable travel experiences for global travelers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Zendog Labs to accomplish?

• Growth strategy

SOLUTION

How did you find Zendog Labs?

Referral

Why did you select Zendog Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We're in the pre-seed stage of our start-up for a travel social app. Although we have in-house technology to build our product, we have few clues about how to go to market. I had before a few conversations with Rafael and his advice always inspired us to the next step when there's a showstopper or a bottleneck. I had scheduled through Zendog our sparring session to consult with Rafael. 

He has evaluated the position where we're at and set up a list of executable items for us to move on and test out the market. Rafael is a great professional and he never sugarcoats our challenges, instead, they always go beyond to propel us forward to achieve our goals in an actionable way. I would rate 10 stars if I could and highly recommend Zendog Labs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Number of action items

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

We met at the scheduled time to go over all the topics planned to discuss

What was your primary form of communication with Zendog Labs?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Rafael's experiences on growth strategy for startup like Nowy

Are there any areas for improvement or something Zendog Labs could have done differently?

More use cases or scenarios sharing the better

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a consumer products company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a pet health direct-to-consumer brand.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Zendog Labs - Growth Strategy & Execution to accomplish?

• Fundraising

SOLUTION

How did you find Zendog Labs - Growth Strategy & Execution?

Upwork

Why did you select Zendog Labs - Growth Strategy & Execution over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Zendog Labs - Growth Strategy & Execution were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

1. Fundraising Strategy & Preparation
2. Investor Materials Development: Development of Pitch Deck & Financial Models
3. Investor Targeting & Outreach

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

1. Fundraising Materials Prepared (Pitch Deck) 
2. Financial Models 
3. Investor Outreach List (CRM)
4. Investor Approach 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management was solid overall. They delivered key items on time and were responsive to our needs, ensuring we felt supported throughout the process. Their ability to adapt to feedback and address challenges promptly was a standout aspect, and it helped keep the project moving forward in a productive way.

What was your primary form of communication with Zendog Labs - Growth Strategy & Execution?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Rafael is very thorough with his process and invested in our success. He takes time to explain his thought processes making sure that we are aligned.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Zendog Labs - Growth Strategy & Execution could have done differently?

Not that I can think of.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of a digital marketing company focused on e-commerce ads

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

B2C e-commerce monthly subscription service

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Zendog Labs to accomplish?

• New customer acquisition
• Scaling marketing campaigns profitably

SOLUTION

How did you find Zendog Labs?

network

Why did you select Zendog Labs over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Zendog Labs were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Collaborated with Rafael on a big B2C marketing project. Impressive results where in the span of 12 months, we've had at least 3-4 months of record growth. Rafael is a great CMO, ver growth driven and pragmatic. He really brings out the best of the teams he manages to hit some very difficult and impressive targets. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Hitting 3-4 months of record high revenue
• Tripling the ad spend profitably in less than 12 months

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

• Very proactive
• Quick response times
• Clear instructions to the team

What was your primary form of communication with Zendog Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

It's impressive that they're always exploring new ideas for growth, never satisfied with results no matter how good they already were

Are there any areas for improvement or something Zendog Labs could have done differently?

Nope, everything was amazing

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Serenio AI

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Serenio is a Generative AI powered application addressing loneliness and mental health problems in Asia.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Zendog Labs to accomplish?

• Growth strategy
• Management skills
• Product development advice
• Marketing advice

SOLUTION

How did you find Zendog Labs?

Online Search

Why did you select Zendog Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Zendog Labs were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Rafael provided excellent advice in terms of marketing and branding. We solved challenges to gain users' trust and grew to approximately 3.000 users. We have also explored many other projects together and brainstormed about these ideas.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Number of recurring customers and registered users, as well as weekly active users

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, Rafael replied swiftly to all emails and meetings were well prepared

What was your primary form of communication with Zendog Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Rafael boasted an impressive background and wisdom for growing a business. I have compared so many advisors and he is obviously one of the best you can hire as a consultant.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Zendog Labs could have done differently?

Not that I am aware of. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of medical aesthetic devices distributor 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Import and Distribute medical aesthetic devices in EU

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Zendog Labs to accomplish?

• Define a stellar go-to market strategy
• Grow initial customer base
• Find traction and achieve product-market fit

SOLUTION

How did you find Zendog Labs?

• Upwork

Why did you select Zendog Labs over others?

• Good value for cost
• Expertise in field of interest

How many teammates from Zendog Labs were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Weekly sparring sessions with focus on developing and executing a stellar go-to-market strategy. Growing the initial customer base, finding tractio, and adjusting our offering to find product-market fit

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We stuck to weekly sparring session including reviews to jointly evaluate progress and make adjustments on the go

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Communication via upwork/email. Project management via notion. Everything went super smoothparticularly meeting prep and recap

What was your primary form of communication with Zendog Labs?

• Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

• Ability to apply relevant concepts to our unique situation.
• Extensive experience in medical yet able to assess the unique circumstances and cater solutions accordingly

Are there any areas for improvement or something Zendog Labs could have done differently?

None come to mind

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a healthcare company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide an integrated healthcare solution leveraging AI and robotics to monitor vital signs, deliver personalized interventions, and enhance the well-being of patients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Zendog Labs to accomplish?

• Refining our pitch deck

SOLUTION

How did you find Zendog Labs?

Online Search

Why did you select Zendog Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Zendog Labs were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Provided expert analysis and valuable insights in evaluating and refining our business plan, crafting a compelling pitch deck, and offering strategic guidance on investor presentations, resulting in a PowerPoint pitch deck as the final deliverable.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

A professional and impactful PowerPoint pitch deck.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Very responsive. Met all our deadlines and delivered on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Zendog Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their domain knowledge and experience in fund-raising are both impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Zendog Labs could have done differently?

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of Pistondao

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Democratising the best of the best in automotive assets for the fans.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Zendog Labs to accomplish?

• Distill multiple conceptual revenue streams into a core business model

SOLUTION

How did you find Zendog Labs?

Upwork

Why did you select Zendog Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Zendog Labs were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Distillation of 50 page business plan and deck into a VC format pitch deck ready for vc and angel investment. Clarity upon key messaging Profitable business model crystallisation

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Deck is perfect , business model is clear and palatable for investors and customers alike.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Very active rapid response times which is what we needed. They were always available to help us when we needed to make adjustments.

What was your primary form of communication with Zendog Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Deep knowledge and understanding of vc funding audience and how to make a brain dump of ideas into a streamlined and clear business ready to go to market

Are there any areas for improvement or something Zendog Labs could have done differently?

No