Here are the 16 Growth Mentors of June 2024

1. Vipan Goja

Describe yourself

I love problem-solving and have a rich background in Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, and Product Growth & Strategy. My diverse experience enables me to analyze challenges & opportunities and develop holistic solutions using first principles of thinking.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I love problem solving and this gives me an opportunity to tackle diverse problems outside of my current job.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

1. Not just finding opportunities but also doubling down and winning to extract every bit of growth from successful initiatives. Also, always aim for moonshots. That way you will spend resources wisely and on correct problem statements.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Website as a driver for Growth. Your website communicates what you do and is your biggest sales engine.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

We had high failures in delivery (RTO, Return to Origin) from Tier 2 cities in one of the e-commerce start-ups I was working for. This was a big headache and the founders were contemplating stopping delivery to Tier 2 cities altogether. I was analyzing the orders that we were getting and noticed a pattern in the checkout behavior. Orders, where customers had checked out with addresses creating multiple digits, had much lower return rates than orders with fewer or no digits. What this means is that an address House no, 103, Block 8, XYZ is more precise and easy to locate than c/o Rohit Sharma, near Ball market opposite Ram Temple, etc. We implemented these checks in our checkout process and halved our RTO rate.

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2. Rebecca Brown

Describe yourself

I am a strategic marketing and product development leader who has led programs and teams to generate revenue and user growth for a variety of different enterprise solutions. I love getting into the data and helping find those often hard-to-find keys to unlock growth opportunities.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I love finding growth opportunities and am ready to share the keys to my success with start-ups and others looking for growth.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Keys to keeping a growth mindset are always being open to learning new things, actively looking for learning channels, and asking for help when needed.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

One of my superpowers is matching a marketing strategy, and its supporting programs and campaigns, to the key business objectives that drive revenue growth. This is where I think I can add the most value as a mentor.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

A few years ago, my team and I identified a few hundred leads that were about to be dormant in our system due to a lack of attention by both marketing and sales. We created a multi-departmental program to regenerate customer interest and closed over half a million dollars in new sales as a result. That felt pretty good!

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3. Lance Owide

Describe yourself

I’m Lance, I am the general manager of B2B at BigCommerce. I lead the global strategy for the fastest-growing segment in e-commerce, encompassing go-to-market, sales, customer success, and product vision. Prior to joining BigCommerce, I spent 8 years in finance and private equity. I am passionate about collaborating with innovative companies and sharing my insights to help them achieve their goals and drive sustainable growth.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I am passionate about collaborating with innovative companies and sharing my insights to help them achieve their goals and drive sustainable growth.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

A growth mindset is about being unafraid to fail, embracing challenges, and valuing the journey as much as the outcome. Using and learning from the failures of others, taking feedback from those around you, and continuously developing and improving both personally and professionally.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Transforming a vision into a sellable reality. Startups often struggle to translate their ambitious vision into a product that resonates with the market and drives sales. By understanding customer needs and crafting a compelling message, visionary ideas can be transformed into thriving businesses.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Problems can seem insurmountable, I start by thoroughly understanding the issues, breaking them down into their individual components, and then gathering all relevant data points. Next, I analyze the data for root causes and potential keys to the solutions. I ideate on potential solutions, seeking feedback from any key stakeholders. I prioritize the most viable options, implement, and create a continuous feedback loop, analyzing input and output metrics for success.

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4. Kirill Eremenko

Describe yourself

I am an entrepreneur in the fields of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. I’ve taught over a million students via my online courses, both on Udemy and on our platform, SuperDataScience. I also help businesses harness the power of data to achieve massive growth.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I want to help people utilize the power of data and AI to achieve massive growth.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

It means using both traditional and unconventional methods to power through obstacles and achieve incredible results. It means understanding your goals, aiming for them, and surpassing them.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

How to use AI to give your company an incredible edge over your competition.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

An energy-trading company was having trouble predicting the day-forward price of electricity. In less than three months, we developed an algorithm that made accurate predictions and saved the client money from the first month of going live.

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5. Joshua Tucker

Describe yourself

With years of experience in the industry, I have developed a deep understanding of what it takes to create impactful websites that capture attention and leave a lasting impression. I am dedicated to using my skills and knowledge to help people take their brands to the next level.

I’ve worked with startups doing both SEO & Web Development for businesses that are striving for their seed round as well as Fortune 500 companies looking to bolster their marketing.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I’d love to offer my assistance to those who feel/felt similar to me, los tin the freelance space trying to grow. I want to pass on much of what I learned from both mentors and running my freelance business.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Embracing a growth mindset is essential for anyone navigating their career journey, particularly in the realms of freelance and entrepreneurship. Personally, adopting a growth mindset serves as my compass, steering me away from complacency and anchoring me in a perpetual cycle of learning and refinement. In today’s fast-paced landscape where progress is constant, stagnation is a risk we all face. By prioritizing growth, we not only stay relevant but also thrive amidst the rapid evolution and innovation shaping our world.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

SEO/Webdev this is absolutely my JAM! I would say that I have the most experience in this realm and would have the most to offer.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

In response to a significant challenge faced by a major law firm client whose online presence collapsed due to a Google update, I devised a strategic solution that transformed their fortunes. Despite facing resistance from a conventional-minded marketing “expert” and pressure from the impatient law firm, I focused on implementing innovative SEO strategies and user-centric design principles. Within six months, our efforts saw organic traffic skyrocket from 14k to 25k monthly, showcasing the effectiveness of our out-of-the-box approach. This success reaffirmed my confidence in my abilities to navigate complex problems and deliver tangible results.

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6. Jane Davydiuk

Describe yourself

Jane Davydiuk: London-based Operations Studio Founder (with Consumer Psychology Focus)

With 6 years of experience in a high-paced startup environment, my background in business studies in Bremen and Vienna, my personal project consisting of over 70 interviews, and a successful project, viyna.net, aiding 10 million Ukrainians during Russia’s invasion, I bring a solid foundation in data-driven decision-making to the table.

In my operational roles, I’ve led the development of analytics dashboards and systems across departments, boosting organizations with over $10 million in ARR collectively to become data-driven entities.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I want to add value!

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Constant evolvement

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Operations efficiency in marketing

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

I created viyna.net when the war started.

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7. Harry Bloice

Describe yourself

Hi 👋 I’m Harry and I’m passionate about bringing innovative products/services to customers. My background is in building and scaling E-commerce D2C brands, specializing on the growth side to build companies from seed round all the way through to series E funding rounds.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I love to help solve problems and collaborate with individuals to discuss and explore solutions.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Being motivated by ideas and iterations. Gaining energy from sharing and learning. Being open to change and anarchy.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

How to best understand your customers and put them at the center of your business.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Having more demand than supply. How do we slow down growth to protect the customer experience (whilst protecting the growth channels we’ve spent a long time building)

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8. Francisco Franco

Describe yourself

I’m an experienced business development and partnerships professional with over ten years of experience. I’ve built and helped grow impactful partner programs at different startups including series A, series D, privately owned, and IPO stage.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I would like to help founders and business owners grow and scale their businesses.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Being able to test new ideas fast, iterate, and focus on those that drive impact.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Partnerships. Understanding their market and ecosystem to define the partner strategy. Build a partner program. Execute referrals, resellers, technology partnerships, and ecosystems.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Build a partner program for a Fintech startup that became the number 1 lead source and shortened the sales cycle but 50%, leading to an acquisition.

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9. Filipe Castro Matos

Describe yourself

As the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Altar.io, I help founders create and launch their MVPs. I’ve been in the startup game for over 10 years, co-founding my first venture in 2015 and exiting it a year later. I’m all about marketing and have a soft spot for mentoring and advising early-stage B2C startups. My expertise lies in crafting solid Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies.

I’ve dabbled in various industries, including eCommerce, SaaS, Manufacturing, Pet, and Fintech, and have taken on various marketing roles, even some leadership positions. What I love most is helping entrepreneurs navigate the ups and downs of launching and scaling their ventures. It’s a wild ride, but it’s worth it!

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

To give back everything I’ve learned from working in various startups across different industries and stages, I aim to help others avoid the same mistakes I made as a founder or early-stage employee.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Growth is a constant journey of learning where you step out of your comfort zone a little bit every day. It’s all about being curious and eager to know more so you can keep improving.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Go-to-market strategy development. Anyone can make a list of initiatives, but the real challenge is to tailor those initiatives to fit your specific value proposition, industry, stage, and more. I love helping others understand and strategize what they need to do to conquer a market.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

In my own startup, I quickly learned the power of developing your product and business alongside your users. We had some initial success, but we struggled to retain customers because we were only selling online and had no direct contact with them. Once we realized this, we started delivering some orders ourselves, hosting community events, and even trying physical pop-up stores. Our value proposition only evolved because we went out and talked to our users.

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10. Fabi Herrmann

Describe yourself

Hi, my name is Fabi, I’m the co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Yuno – the first Swiss company to offer consumer electronics on a subscription basis, bringing tech into the circular economy. With over seven years of experience in e-commerce and venture building across the DACH region and East Asia, I know how to methodically set up and commercialize new businesses, especially in a digital B2C space.
I am inspired by organizations that drive impact beyond the bottom line, focusing on sustainable practices, social responsibility, and innovative solutions to global challenges.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

Starting and growing companies is really tough. I don’t have all the answers but I know that when I started, I would have benefitted from the knowledge I have today.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

A growth mindset to me signifies the belief of continuous learning through curiosity and dedication. It’s about viewing challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Validating Business ideas through a structured approach, driven by testing hypotheses through experimentation.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Building the whole pricing logic of a device as a service business on the backbone of a single formula in Google Sheets that worked since day one on over 300 products.

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11. Deborah Surek

Describe yourself

I’m a well-versed professional, experienced in crafting and executing comprehensive People frameworks and guiding organizations through employee lifecycle, as well as scaling up distributed teams worldwide. I am particularly drawn to working with diverse and forward-thinking organizations that embrace innovation, especially those ready to integrate AI technology operations.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I want to help young entrepreneurs to succeed in their ventures.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Don’t be afraid to take risks and make mistakes: they’re highly important for your learning curve and for your growth. Also, always consider if a great idea is doable to execute and if it’s adaptable in the long run. Poor execution can make a great idea disappear fairly quickly.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

People and Operations go hand in hand.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Suggested the creation of a global employment company (GEC) to centralize contracts of our coworkers and policies across multiple jurisdictions.

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12. Craig Brown

Describe yourself

Hey, I’m Craig, founder of Troubadour – a product marketing consultancy for B2B tech startups. I help founders with product positioning and messaging, go-to-market strategy, sales enablement, and research into buyers and competitors. When I’m not consulting or advising, I’m a stand-up comedian to audiences who work very hard to find my jokes funny.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I find it’s fun giving founders product marketing expertise that they will put to use immediately after our call.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Accepting discomfort and failure as part of the journey towards reaching your goals. Once you get there, no one can stop you.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Positioning and messaging as I’ve seen how getting this right can have a dramatic impact on a startup’s sales and marketing, and product-market fit later on.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

I worked with a Series A SaaS tech startup to sharpen their product positioning and messaging. However we wanted to bridge the gap between positioning and brand to stand out in the market, so we developed a comedic tone of voice that resonated more with the target buyer.

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13. Anna Relph

Describe yourself

As a Customer Success Operations Leader with seven years in B2B SaaS, I excel in transforming chaos into strategic plans, driving revenue growth, and amplifying the customer’s voice in decision-making. I thrive on building strong relationships, optimizing tools and processes to make the most of every resource, and ensuring every stakeholder feels valued and empowered. I love working with talented people to solve complex problems and developing teams to create impactful change.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

To inspire women just starting their careers to self-advocate, try by doing, and create development paths for the careers they want to pursue.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Having a growth mindset means aligning around a vision to build something exceptional. Employing a mindset of continuous improvement- the world is always changing, so how do we think innovatively about what needs we’re trying to meet and what value we’re creating?

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Effective communication. So much of project success relies on how an idea comes across, and whether it’s accessible and persuasive. From customer conversations in the Sales process to writing process documents, to training, to making a case to the C-Suite, keeping communication simple and impactful is key. This is also imperative to personal and career development as creating strong relationships relies on exceptional personal and communication skills.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Discovering the root cause of a problem requires working backward from the result, through the process, to the source, and asking “Why” throughout. If it’s a technical problem, this will require some deep dive into a product, but even so, determining a root cause means talking to people. Whether it’s a breakdown in a process, a response to a product, or dysfunction within a team, people are willing to honestly share if they trust the listener actually cares about them. The scale of listening varies based on the problem scope, but I believe talking to people at the source is where to get the answer.

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14. Andy Davis

Describe yourself

Hi, I’m Andy. I am a marketer with over 10 years of experience leading marketing, demand gen, and growth teams in start-ups and scale-ups.

I have experience in B2B and B2B2C, in multiple industries, and across both PLG and sales-led motions.

I can help you with anything from GTM strategy, building teams, and diagnosing performance, to optimizing the funnel/channels as well as advice on progressing your career.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I love working with a diverse range of people and companies. It’s hugely satisfying to be able to share my experience to help people solve the growth challenges they are facing.

I have been mentoring and coaching people for the last year independently and would like to join Growth Mentor to be able to expand the network of people I can potentially support.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Always looking for the lessons in every experience and taking a positive, solutions-first approach to whatever comes your way.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Demand generation strategy and joining the dots between what you do and the rest of the business.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

I rebuilt a demand gen program from the ground up, changing North Star KPI, reporting frameworks, marketing ops, campaign strategy, and creative. The result was a 45% YoY increase in the company pipeline with the increase largely driven by marketing.

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15. Alpesh Unalkat

Describe yourself

I’m a friendly and approachable leader who has scaled several businesses and helped others on their journey to build theirs. I tend to see the opportunity and positive in things but experience over a 30-year career also has helped me identify avoidable pitfalls and dead ends. I tend to be practical rather than theoretical and, as a people person, I get on with most and can “put myself in your shoes” and help/mentor from that perspective rather than just my own. There is plenty more, but recommendations on my social profiles and comments on my posts say it better than I can! 🙂

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I’d like to help others progress their careers/businesses; like most people, I’ve had successes and failures and would like to use these experiences to benefit others!

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Growth is a good thing and we should strive for it across multiple aspects of a business – sales growth, customer satisfaction growth, shareholder returns growth, etc – it’s a mindset. However, it needs to balance with a level of realism and what is practical, but not to the extent it takes ambition away! Growth ambition is very important in my mind.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Scaling. There are invisible hurdles/barriers as businesses grow and I’m particularly interested in helping overcome these. But I do think I’d be very limited by focusing on just one topic, hence have, cheekily, made my one topic quite wide as there are lots of aspects to scaling!

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

I don’t tend to think “I’m good”, I am a team player and any achievement is a reflection of my team (and me), rather than me alone. The founding and launching of a future workspace company days before the pandemic started in 2020 is an example of a standout moment as the world moved to new ways of working which we were well set up to help reimagine.

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16. Alex Montas

Describe yourself

I am a forward-thinking growth marketer who enjoys using emotional intelligence and data to solve problems. After a 20-year career in marketing and product, I want to start working both for myself and also to have a positive impact in my environment and other people. As a leader, I operate in the intersection of data and humanity, that is I understand that data is not enough and that all of us have blockers that prevent us from going forward and those need to be considered in a business equation.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I would like to pay it forward and also keep on learning as I encounter different use cases in which to apply my growth skills.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

A growth mindset is the understanding that learning is a lifelong process and that valuable knowledge can be gained from anyone and any experience. More importantly, by embracing perseverance, resilience, and a willingness to think critically when faced with challenges, most individuals can overcome the majority of obstacles they encounter in both their professional and personal lives.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Growth Marketing. I have brought over $200M in incremental revenue during the last 10 years to about 5 different companies and almost always have found possibilities for further growth here.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Before CDPs were common, I created a SQL platform that connected product usage data to Facebook allowing us to target by intent. We were able to use it to grow an app an extra $10M while reducing costs.

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