salmine sassi

I help C-Suite leaders and founders move past "Innovation Theater." Using AI-driven validation and strategic blueprints, I de-risk the path from zero-to-one, ensuring the right product meets the right market at the right time. My focus is singular: turning complex technologies into scalable, commercial assets.

Intro / Catchup Call

Hey there!

First things first, please connect on Linkedin and share anything that might help me prepare for this call.

Iโ€™m always open to making new connections! Feel free to book this time if youโ€™d like to:

  • Say hello: Grab a virtual coffee and get to know each other.
  • Collaborate: Explore potential partnerships or joint projects.
  • Book a speaker: Discuss upcoming events and speaking opportunities.
  • Host a workshop: Chat about facilitation and hosting possibilities.
  • Explore programs: Learn more about my current offerings and how we might work together.

Looking forward to our chat!

  • 15m
  • 20m
  • 30m

The Strategic Realignment Audit & Coaching

Clarity is the precursor to speed.

You donโ€™t need more "advice." You need a forensic review of why your current strategy isn't hitting the metrics. This is a high-intensity diagnostic session designed to cut through the noise, kill "vanity metrics," and align your operations with reality.
--> After the session, you'll receive templates, exercises, and tailor-made weekly or monthly strategic deep dive sessions that will help you achieve your goals.

๐ŸŽฏ The Goal: Leave with "Saner OKRs," a validated experiment roadmap, and immediate operational clarity.

๐Ÿ›  What we tackle (The "Unstuck" Framework):

  • The Reality Check: A forensic review of your current P&L, burn rate, and growth metrics.
  • OKR Surgery: We strip away the fluff and build "Saner OKRs"โ€”objectives that are actually achievable and measurable.
  • The "Next Step" Experiment: I design one crucial experiment for you to run next week to validate your biggest assumption.
  • Operational Triage: Identifying the #1 bottleneck in your workflow and fixing it on the call.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Price: $160

  • 60m
  • 90m
  • 1

Strategic Growth / Venture Blueprint

Best for: Founders, SMEs & Corporate Venture Teams

Stop guessing. Start building. We move beyond the pitch deck to de-risk the business model itself and strategically either enter a new market or grow into new markets.

๐ŸŽฏ The Goal: From zero to one in 8 weeks.

๐Ÿ›  What we build together:

For Venture Blueprint

  • Market Validation: Deep-dive research & competitor analysis.
  • Customer Evidence: Frameworks for 15+ interviews to prove demand.
  • The Blueprint: A full MVP scope document & tech stack recommendation.
  • GTM Playbook: Pricing, positioning, and your "First 10 Customers" strategy.
  • Investment Readiness: A pitch deck that speaks the language of ROI.

For Strategic Growth:

  • Commercialization Roadmap: A step-by-step plan to move from TRL (Technology Readiness Level) 4 to TRL 7/8.
  • Ecosystem Mapping: Identification of key industrial partners and pilot opportunities in the EU/Ireland ecosystem.
  • Value Proposition Design: Workshops to translate technical specs into commercial ROI for non-technical buyers.
  • 6 x 2-Hour Strategy Workshops: Deep-dive sessions with the core technical team to align product milestones with market needs.
  • Funding Alignment: Identifying specific EU/local grants (e.g., Horizon Europe, DTIF) that match the roadmap.

๐Ÿ‘ค Who is this for?

  • Founders ready to invest in serious execution.
  • Corporate venture teams launching new internal products.
  • SMEs seeking a strategic pivot

๐Ÿ’ฐ Pricing: 4000 USD Total

  • 60m
  • 90m

Investment Readiness

You donโ€™t need more "pitch practice." You need a forensic review of why your current narrative isn't surviving due diligence.

๐ŸŽฏ The Goal: Leave with a defensible "Business Value" story, a validated unit economics audit, and a "Boardroom Ready" founder presence.

โณ 6 to 8 Weeks

๐Ÿ›  What we tackle (The "Investment Readiness" Framework):

โœ… Financial Logic Audit: Review of your financial model to ensure unit economics and growth assumptions align with VC benchmarks.

โœ… Narrative Architecture: Restructuring the pitch deck story arc to focus on "Business Value" rather than just "Product Features."

โœ… Data Room Structure: Setup of the index and essential checklist for legal/financial due diligence.

โœ… 4 x 90-min "Mock Board" Sessions: Defensive pitching practice to handle the 20 toughest investor questions

โœ… Term Sheet Negotiation Strategy: Advisory on valuation caps, dilution, and governance clauses.

โœ… Business Case

๐Ÿ‘ค Who is this for?

  • Technical Founders who struggle to sell the "vision" beyond the spec sheet.
  • Deep-Tech Startups preparing to raise in the next 3-6 months.
  • Founders who have the tech but lack a defensible, benchmark-aligned business case.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Pricing: $2500

โš ๏ธ Note: This is not a "mentorship" chat. It is a strategic intervention to ensure you don't waste your one shot at a lead investor.

  • 60m
  • 90m

AI Integration Sprint (30 Days)

Best for: SMEs & Operations Leaders

Move beyond "playing with ChatGPT." AI is only useful if it drives ROI. This 30-day sprint is designed to transform your operations, automate workflows, and integrate practical, ethical AI strategies without breaking your current business.

๐ŸŽฏ The Goal: Transform operations with strategic AI in 30 days.

๐Ÿ›  What we build together:

  • AI Opportunity Audit: Identifying where AI saves time vs. where it adds value.
  • Workflow Automation: Designing and implementing your first AI-driven workflows.
  • Tool Selection: Curated tech stack based on your needs (not the hype).
  • Implementation Roadmap: A step-by-step guide to rollout and team adoption.
  • Ethical Framework: Ensuring data privacy and compliance (CPMAI+ Standards).

๐Ÿ‘ค Who is this for?

  • SME Founders looking to scale efficiency without hiring more headcount.
  • Department Heads (Marketing/Ops) are drowning in manual tasks.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Pricing: 3500 USD Total

โš ๏ธ What this is NOT: I do not build custom software or provide IT support; I design the architecture and implement proven tools to solve business problems.

  • 60m
  • 90m
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