Fast Bridge is a network of academics, entrepreneurs, and freelancers that helps companies with business startups, international expansion, and go-to-market strategies. It delivers speed through experienced professionals and works on a performance-based model. Unlike traditional consulting firms that keep most fees, Fast Bridge consultants receive 80% of payments if business objectives are met. This ensures senior experts directly work on engagements, solving issues faced by equal but less experienced clients.

1. Fast Bridge
Helping companies get from here to there…

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Who are we…
A network of Academics (15-20), Entrepreneurs (10-15) and
Freelancers (20+) focused on helping companies move faster in 3 areas:
1/. Business start-ups
2/. Int’l expansion
3/. And some go to market for established companies
Key Benefits
• We deliver speed by having the right people with the right knowledge
and a proven ability to get things done
• We combine 3 different types of profiles
• We are willing to work on a performance based contracts
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Why…
• Business development is exciting
• People with time available looking for exciting work
• A lot of start-ups and leading companies need help,
but are reluctant to pay higher daily rates
A win/win for both sides
• Better people the for the start-ups
• More exciting work for consultants
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Solving the consulting paradox...
[young, junior people are brought in] to give advice
to people of equal intelligence who have vastly
superior and extensive experience and knowledge of
the problem…
There are better
solutions ….
Senior people working
on results basis
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A quick comparison
80% for results… and the right people..
Traditional Consulting Independent consultants Fast Bridge
The Team 1-2 partners + junior people Individual consultants A team of senior people
Experts in consulting Or a team of individuals Experts in specific areas of business
Costs 900-2500 / Day 900-2500 / Day 900-2000 / Day
Who gets what 20 (consultant)/80 (Company) 100 (consultant) 80 (consultant)/ 20 (Company)
Net Result Junior people doing the work 1 person doing the work Senior people doing the work
80% of what of you pay goes Experts in 1 area, often doing work outside 80% of what of you pay goes
to the company their area of expertise to the consultant
Benefits A systematic methodology More senior people at the same price More senior people at the same price
A name with credibility Commitment Commitment
A team A team
Lot's of powerpoint presentations Things get done… Things get done… by the right people
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Benefits: Start-ups
• You might be able to do everything yourself, but it
wouldn’t be smart.
• We have a group of senior people with specialized
experience ready to make things happen.
• We are willing to work on a no-cure, no pay basis
where you pay in cash or equity for real business
results
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