Startup Advisor & Operator

Anna
Aparina

I help early-stage founders build stronger companies — from pitch to execution. Send me your deck for a free, honest review.

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How I Can Help

Pitch Deck Review

Free

Submit your deck and get direct, actionable feedback on narrative, structure, and positioning. No fluff.

1-on-1 Coaching

Paid

Deep-dive sessions on strategy, operations, fundraising prep, and scaling your startup with clarity.

Advisory Board

Equity

Ongoing strategic support as a formal advisor. I work with founders I genuinely believe in.

About

I'm a strategy and operations professional with 8+ years of experience working across startups, scale-ups, and global companies in Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the US.

I focus on improving how companies operate, scaling new initiatives, and translating strategy into execution — in fast-moving environments where complex problems require clear, practical solutions.

I hold an MBA from AGSM (UNSW) and NYU Stern, and have lived and worked across nine countries across four continents.

8+

Years Experience

9

Countries

3

Continents

Experience

Rocket Internet

Foodpanda & Zalora (The Iconic Group) — APAC

Market launches, operational scaling, growth initiatives across Asia

HelloFresh

Strategy & Operations — Australia & New Zealand

5 years · Led strategic projects including a $20M packaging transformation

Providoor

Strategic Transformation

Launched same-day delivery, implemented new fulfilment platform

Education

MBA — AGSM (UNSW) & NYU Stern

Dual degree · Strategy, Operations & Finance

Pitch Deck Review

Send me your deck.

Free, honest feedback from someone who has been in the trenches. I'll respond within 5 business days.