I work with founders, leadership teams, and investor-backed businesses at moments of growth and transition.
“With sharper positioning, stronger strategy, and executive-level marketing insight, I help businesses move from complexity to clear direction and from direction to growth.”
Fractional CMO | Strategic Growth Advisor | Mentor
Fractional CMO
Executive-level marketing leadership to sharpen positioning, guide strategy, and build momentum.
Strategic Growth Advisory
Clearer messaging, stronger market focus, and practical direction for sustainable growth.
Founder & VC Portfolio Support
Mentoring and strategic guidance for founders who need clarity, accountability, and investor-ready thinking.
Founder Mentorship and Strategic Support
I work with founders through leading accelerator and venture communities, including Founder Institute, Techstars Global, W.E.Build, Builders + Backers, and ACT House.
To date, I’ve supported 300+ founders and startups across industries and geographies with strategic guidance, market clarity, and growth-focused decision making.
From Media to Marketing Leadership
Maria began her career in media and TV & Film production before moving into international business and marketing leadership. After earning her MBA in Global Management at Thunderbird, she founded FWD Action and went on to advise founders, startups, and growth-stage businesses across markets and geographies.
The Entrepreneur’s CMO
For over 13 years, Maria has worked with founders, entrepreneurs, and investors to turn ideas into market-ready businesses. She has supported 300+ founders and startups through accelerator programs and fractional CMO leadership roles.
Her value lies in her ability to:
Position startups for growth with sharper brand clarity and marketing direction
Step in as a C-level leader without the overhead of a full-time hire
Bridge the gap between venture expectations and founder execution
Translate vision into investor-ready strategy
Committed to Impact
Beyond business, Maria is passionate about creating pathways for underrepresented entrepreneurs.
As a Latina founder, she understands the inequities in business and actively works to democratize opportunities for women, Black, and Latino entrepreneurs. She advises nonprofits such as The Copperbridge Foundation and has volunteered with programs like Reading Partners and ACT House, supporting community growth from the ground up.
Let’s Build What’s Next
Maria is currently focused on helping founders and investor-backed businesses navigate growth, positioning, and market change across the UK and EU.
Her work increasingly sits at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and the future of work — with a focus on helping businesses scale with more clarity, stronger decision-making, and sustainable momentum.
