TL;DR: Professional with 6+ years of experience in early stage tech-startups | Passionate about sustainability & climate change topics | Seeking fractional opportunities in purpose-driven, early-stage companies | Offering senior expertise in a flexible and hands-on way

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Iwana Johannsen

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Call me: +351 929 36 44 06

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Write me: i[email protected]

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From: Munich, Germany

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Lives in: Lisbon, Portugal

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Introduction 👋🏻

With over six years of experience in early-stage tech startups, I’ve developed strong expertise in strategy, business operations, customer success, project management, and marketing. As a natural generalist and quick learner, I’ve led teams, built departments from scratch, and managed complex projects with efficiency and precision.

I am extremely well-organized, take on responsibility with enthusiasm, and deliver results efficiently. As a people-person with strong interpersonal and communication skills, I bring proven experience in building and scaling teams, fostering collaboration and creating a people-first culture.

Now, I offer versatile, hands-on support to startups, combining strategic thinking with operational execution. I’m particularly passionate about working with companies in the sustainability and climate change space, with a preference for the Agrifood sector (e.g. alternative proteins | ocean farming)

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About me

What I bring to the table

I’m a natural generalist and a quick learner who loves building from scratch, crafting innovative processes, and delivering solutions where none exist yet.

My experience includes building and scaling a customer success department at a tech start-up from scratch over four years, coupled with cross-functional expertise in strategy, marketing and business development, showcasing my versatility and adaptability across functions.

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What I offer

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Fractional Founder’s Associate | Strategic Assistant | Interim Leadership

I don’t just advise, I’ll build alongside you.

For early-stage startups, I provide fractional strategic advisory, interim leadership, and execution support, acting as a force multiplier for founders.

With versatile, hands-on support I help leadership teams to tackle a wide range of responsibilities and projects. Whether it's crafting innovative processes, leading teams, or driving key projects, you’ll get plug-and-play support across business functions.

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Flexible & cost-effective: No need for a full-time hire - scale support as needed.

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Strategic & hands-on execution: I don’t just advise; I do the work and drive results. You’ll get fast execution without long-term commitment.

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Constant change & shifting priorities: High adaptability to switch gears fast when priorities change. You’ll get plug-and-play support across business functions.

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What I’m looking for

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I’m passionate about collaborating with smaller, early-stage companies where I can take on meaningful ownership and contribute to impactful projects. I seek opportunities in the sustainability and climate change space that align with my values and goals: