| Founder Advisory| Founder AdvisoryYou’ve put in the work. You know what you’ve built.
The question is whether the room will see it too.
A complete, private founder decision and preparedness engagement designed to help founders decide which rooms matter, whether they are ready for them, and how to enter them with more strength.
Also available as a referral resource for investors, incubators, accelerators, and other founder-supporting groups that want to help founders walk in stronger.
Confidence before the conversation.
Clarity before the room.
Why it matters
You’re probably closer than you think in some areas, and further off than you realize in others. Not because you haven’t done the work. It’s that the way it all comes across hasn’t caught up yet.
That gap between what you know to be true about your business and how the room actually experiences it? That’s where opportunities quietly slip away, before anyone even says no.
Business Readiness — We help ensure your business is actually ready for the opportunities you're pursuing, working on both the business and materials as needed.
Why Us?
“Lisa possesses the laser focus of an Olympic athlete and the gifts of a coach — a rare combination.”
— Matt Gibson, Certified Olympic Trainer
I bring that same focus to every founder I work with — sharpening the vision, pressure-testing the model, and making sure you walk into the room confident.
I grew up watching my parents build two businesses from the ground up. That shaped something in me early: a deep respect for what it takes to build something real.
I began my career co-founding a high-tech alarm company with my mother in 1984. I slept on the floor of the dispatch office when times were lean and became a certified alarm tech to understand the technology from the ground up.
Then came PriceWaterhouse in 1990, where I audited emerging enterprises from seed capital through post-IPO. On my very first engagement — an immediate post-IPO IBM spin-off — I rolled up my sleeves and advised the controller on how to streamline their accounting database. It was in that moment of helping her that I decided I wanted to be a consultant who offered PriceWaterhouse-caliber consulting to small businesses and founders who were shut out of the room by Big 8 prices when they needed it even more than the companies that could afford it.
My manager noticed and wrote: “Lisa possesses a strong sense of the concerns of the business owner.”
In 2000, I went out on my own as a consultant. My first founder was building a hybrid for-profit/nonprofit online platform. I coached him through the funding application process using Guy Kawasaki's The Art of the Start. Though his business model was eventually overwhelmed by YouTube, he was completely prepared for his conversations at Craigslist HQ.
For years, I’ve worked extensively with founders in both for-profit and nonprofit ventures, helping them strengthen their positioning and prepare for critical conversations and proposals.
This diagnostic service was inspired by an invitation to an angel conference — I realized how many founders needed the same preparation I provided to my first clients, including one who said: “Lisa, collaborating with you is like having you in my brain and accessing things I was not aware were in there that are essential to my vision and business plan.”
Founder to founder: my dream has always been a strategy-led consulting firm modeled after the Big Four, but at rates that don’t shut founders out of the room.
That’s why this offering exists — with intentional pricing that makes world-class preparation accessible. When you work with me, you’re helping me reach my goals as much as I’m helping you reach yours.
Lisa's working tirelessly to help me realize my vision in a thoughtful, strategic way — delivering not only what I thought I wanted, but also the structure and perspective I didn't even know I needed.
— James Richwine, Founder,
HearingAid 911
What I appreciate most about Lisa is her willingness to guide, share knowledge, and genuinely support others. She brings thoughtful insights, strong strategic thinking, and a collaborative spirit. Her guidance has contributed positively to the growth of ClimatED Africa and to my personal development as a founder.
— Abner Wilson, Founder,
ClimatED Africa
Lisa, You are the best communicator I have encountered in 17 years in the business. The clarity and thoughtfulness [of your work]. WOW!
— Monika Jansen, Founder | Senior Go-To-Market Strategist, Jansen Communications
Wahkie is a Go-to-Market and Revenue Strategist for founder-led B2B service businesses. She specializes in helping businesses turn visibility into a clearer, more predictable path to revenue through stronger positioning, messaging, and strategic go-to-market direction.
Her experience includes advising service-based businesses on GTM strategy, lead-generating content systems, and revenue-focused market positioning, while helping businesses create a stronger connection between visibility, lead flow, and business outcomes.
She brings strategic clarity and practical market insight, helping businesses move from scattered activity to a more focused path to clients and revenue.
It was a true pleasure working with Wahkie. While I already understood my brand, her in-depth research, client reports, and content strategy took my understanding to a whole new level. With her expertise, I gained greater clarity on my brand and a deeper understanding of my target audience. She helped me readjust my offering and position myself more effectively for sales and growth.
— Dr. Vicki Otaruyina
Working with Uwakmfon was a transformative experience for my LinkedIn presence. My goal was to attract ideal clients and generate leads for my services. She clearly explained what needed to change, and her guidance was thorough, practical, and incredibly helpful. Her supportive approach made a huge difference.
— Nefateria Fonda
Strategic Value
Most founders pay $5,000–$15,000 for a fraction of this level of strategic thinking. This engagement was designed to put that
caliber of judgment within reach.
Investment
$995
Pilot Cohort · Limited to 10 founders
$1,250
Standard · After pilot cohort closes
Pilot pricing reflects early access while the Diagnostic is refined
with a small, carefully chosen group of founders.
Basic Advanced Brain Training in the Kennedy Method — $595 Based on the world’s first Targeted Neuroplasticity Training program, originally developed for the Department of Defense to improve decision-making under stress, sharpen focus, and accelerate the ability to enter a flow state. Two 30-minute sessions, one week apart, with guided practice inbetween sessions. Learn more
“There are people who deliver the minimum of what you ask, and then there are people who go the extra mile. And then there’s Lisa. She left the ‘extra mile’ in the dust, going well above and beyond to ensure her work exceeded expectations.”Jeff McQuilkin, Founder, Jetstream Digital Strategies
“Lisa and her team were passionate and highly engaged in my mission and visibility. I appreciated their commitment to excellence and learned so much about effective messaging and delivery platforms as well. I highly recommend any entrepreneur or organization have a strategy session with PeakWaves to reach their goals.”Kathi McCarty, Founder, MethToxins Awareness Alliance
“It was a true pleasure working with Wahkie. Her research, client reports, and content strategy gave me greater clarity on my brand and a deeper understanding of my target audience. She helped me adjust my offering, strengthen my positioning, and move into the next stage of growth with more confidence.”Dr. Vicki Otaruyina
“Lisa went above and beyond the call, immersing herself in who we are and what we do as an organization in order to help us find the right notes and hone our pitch.”David Page, Executive Director
“Lisa was instrumental in the formation and early growth of Liberty Science Security. She co-developed our go-to-market strategy, worked directly across marketing, sales, operations, and installation, and took personal responsibility for resolving execution bottlenecks as they emerged.Vera Shury, Founder, Liberty Science Security
The result was a GTM strategy that didn’t live on paper. It translated into operational clarity, coordinated execution, and measurable momentum — ultimately leading us to become the fastest-growing franchise in the network in our first year.
“Working with Uwakmfon was a transformative experience. My goal was to attract ideal clients and generate leads for my services, and she clearly explained what needed to change. Her guidance was thorough, practical, and highly supportive.”Nefateria Fonda
“Uwakmfon took my LinkedIn profile to the next level. Our session was extremely helpful and enlightening. She knew what was needed, asked the right questions, and provided useful guidance for improving visibility and engagement in the right places.”Renee Koster
If this feels relevant, the next step is a short private application. You don’t need to have everything figured out. That’s what this engagement is for.
Opens a secure intake form in a new tab. Takes approximately 5–10 minutes.
This process is built to work with what you have right now.
Whether you’re a founder getting ready for what’s next or someone who wants to help a founder walk in stronger — we’d welcome the conversation.
For Investors, Incubators, Accelerators & Fund Managers
If you know a founder who could benefit from a clearer signal, a stronger business narrative, and a more grounded read on which opportunities are truly the right fit, this is a meaningful resource to place in their hands.
The Diagnostic doesn’t just prepare founders for the room — it strengthens the business itself. Lisa brings the perspective of someone who has co-founded companies, audited emerging enterprises, and sat on both sides of the table.
Founders who walk in prepared reflect well on the people who sent them.
Interested in offering this as a resource for your portfolio, cohort, or program?
Reach out to discuss how it could work.