$600 / month
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Michael is a four-time founder, startup advisor, and fractional CMO. He mentors through Techstars and Founder Institute and has led growth, go-to-market, and revenue work at startups including Rent.com, CrowdStreet, and Rentable. He helps early-stage teams validate customer needs, find product-market fit, and build go-to-market plans.
Based on 3 verified mentee reviews
Startup mentor via Techstars and Founder Institute
Data-driven Growth Marketer - 4x Tech Founder. Startup Advisor. Growth Marketing Mentor. Founder, GTM and Revenue lead for several VC-backed startups, including Amplion, Rent.com, CrowdStreet.com and Rentable.co.
My primary focus is helping early stage companies in the areas of Customer Discovery, Product-Market Fit, Go-To-Market, Scaling Revenue and Data-Driven Marketing.
I love working with teams that obsessively listen to customer needs and design beautiful products to solve those needs!
5 out of 5 stars
Michael provided excellent insights that kept us focused on core value propositions and target users. He encouraged us to think critically about the matrix of user needs and business value, while also bringing in valuable psychological and personal perspectives. His input helped broaden our thinking and added depth to our strategic discussions.
Lite Plan • 4 months
5 out of 5 stars
Michael hopped on a call with me and gave me honest advice. He was able to change my perspective and show me his biew based on his years of experience. I got a lot of helpful insights from our session and I'd recommend his mentorship services to anyone to receive advice.
Session
5 out of 5 stars
Had an amazing chat with Michael, who was able to meet me exactly where I am in my entrepreneurial journey, and articulate what my next steps should be. I've been connecting the dots on my own for months, and Michael helped pave the path forward. I'll likely be doing these sessions regularly!
Session
Growth through Product Optimization, Metric-Driven Marketing and Strategic Business Development, including Amplion, Rentable, CrowdStreet, and Rent.com.
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You tell Michael your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Michael reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
Michael Taus
4x Founder • Startup Advisor • Fractional CMO at None
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Book a free intro call with Michael
Connect with Michael in a quick call (usually 15-20 minutes)
One-off sessions with Michael
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
In this 60 minute session I will review your current GTM strategy, provide feedback and make recommendations to optimize the results.
In one 60 minute session, I'll help identify the biggest obstacles to growing your startup.
As a founder and an investor, I've been on both sides of the table. I'll help you tell a compelling that highlights your innovation, capabilities …
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Michael says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
