Garan Goodman
Mentor & Coach to VC-Backed Startups | Corporate Innovation Expert
I specialize in
Mentor & Coach to VC-Backed Startups | Corporate Innovation Expert With 25+ years in technology and venture-backed startups, I’ve mentored over 120 founders—many of whom have gone on to build unicorns, go public, or achieve major exits such as Afresh Technologies, Sezzle, Ebot7 and Einride. My work now spans Europe’s leading business schools (ESMT Berlin and Frankfurt School of Finance & Management) and XFounders’ Web3 accelerator, helping entrepreneurs move from early vision to scalable growth. I bring hands-on experience from both sides of the startup and corporate innovation world—having led programs for Telefónica’s Wayra, METRO, and Target—bridging the gap between founders and corporates to unlock new market opportunities. If it involves founder coaching, startup acceleration, or corporate innovation strategy—I’m in. What I Offer on Hubble ✅ Founder & startup mentorship ✅ Product-Market Fit and fundraising strategy ✅ Leadership and executive coaching ✅ Accelerator and workshop design ✅ Corporate innovation consulting Background & Highlights ✅ Mentor & Workshop Leader at ESMT Berlin, Frankfurt School, and XFounders Accelerator ✅ 25+ years in tech, venture, and innovation leadership ✅ Former Head of Corporate Innovation at Wayra (Telefónica), METRO, and Target ✅ Advised and coached 120+ VC-funded startups ✅ Experienced in scaling, fundraising, and international expansion Whether you’re building your first company, running an accelerator, or leading corporate innovation—let’s connect.
You'll get advice on
- Founder & Startup Mentorship
- Product-Market Fit and Fundraising Strategies
- Leadership and Executive Coaching
- Accelerator and Workshop Design
- Corporate Innovation Consulting