Ben Sheppard Fractional Operator and Start up Coach · inside startups
22+ years of experience · Spain
About your mentor
I am a fractional operator and founder coach, helping companies build commercial engines and acquire their next customers. With experience as a 4-time founder and one successful exit, I focus on providing strategic advice, team management, and business planning for growth.
Sessions
Scaling Commercial Engines
60 min
Learn how to design and scale a commercial engine that drives predictable growth. This session focuses on acquiring customers, building sustainable revenue streams, and avoiding common scaling pitfalls. Ideal for startup founders and operators aiming to accelerate their business growth.
Moving into Leadership Roles
60 min
Transition confidently into leadership roles with tailored advice on managing teams, handling difficult conversations, and aligning stakeholders. Perfect for professionals stepping into senior roles or first-time managers aiming to lead effectively.
Networking for Founders
30 min
Discover how to build a strategic network that supports your entrepreneurial journey. Learn practical tips for connecting with investors, advisors, and potential customers while positioning yourself as a credible founder in your space.
Coffee Chat / Ask Me Anything
30 min
Kickstart meaningful conversations with a personalized coffee chat session. Whether you're exploring career paths, looking for advice, or simply curious, this is your chance to ask me anything in a relaxed and friendly setting. I'll share insights from my journey, answer your questions, and help you uncover actionable takeaways. Let's make this an engaging and enlightening experience!
Expertise
- Career guidance
- Career transitions
- Switching roles or domains
- Handling layoffs and job loss
- Recovering from career setbacks
- Growing into senior roles
- Moving into leadership roles
- Product management guidance
- Turning ideas into products
- Product thinking
- Building MVPs
- Climate and sustainability tech
Professional journey
- inside startups (current)
- silta finance
- polkadot
- streamr
- tx tomorrow explored
- ch2m hill
- halcrow
- ec harris
- atkins
Education
Bachelor's Degree (Graduate), Staffordshire