Hi! I am Patrycja Maksymowicz

Founder, Sclr Labs

3 Reviews / 8 Sessions

A seasoned entrepreneur, strategic market planner, and venture builder with over three decades of entrepreneurial and management experience. Expert in Scaling Ventures & Market Expansion | 30+ Years in Strategic Growth, Operational Excellence, and Ecosystem Building | I transform innovators into market leaders.

Languages

English

Time Available

30 Minutes

Next Availability

7th November, 2024

$ 310 / 30 Min

3 Reviews / 8 Sessions

About Me

I launched my first company at 17 and have since scaled multiple ventures across various industries. With a unique blend of strategic market planning and tech commercialisation expertise, I’ve helped businesses achieve significant growth and build impactful partnerships with industry giants like NatWest, BMW, and public institutions.

My focus is on providing tailored support to growth-stage companies, streamlining growth for startups and scale-ups. Combining strategic planning, tech commercialisation, and operational excellence, I drive sustainable growth and tackle challenges such as market launches, expansion, and operational issues.

My Portfolio:
● Founder & MD at Sclr Labs: Supporting growth-stage companies (£1M revenue+).
● Co-founder of Raising the Bar (RTB LDN): A community for vetted founders and VCs.
● Mentor and Advisor: Expertise in sales, marketing, systems, strategic networking, and leadership.
● Accelerator Program Designer: Launching programmes that drive success.
● Non-Exec Director, Board Advisor, Super-Connector
● Founder & CEO of London Academy: Empowering future leaders and entrepreneurs.
● Holds numerous industry certifications and awards.
● Instrumental in supporting the launch of companies and products across multiple sectors - fuelled growth of 350+ ventures globally.
● Managed and led to success companies with team sizes ranging from 5 to 450 employees.
● Dedicated to helping ambitious founders and ventures achieve their full potential.

Startups and scale-ups often face challenges like establishing sales channels, low engagement rates, and breaking into new markets. My past successes include scaling a business from 190 to 5,000 clients, expanding from 2 to 6 branches nationwide, and enhancing deal closing rates with opportunities worth up to £3M per lead.

What Drives Me? I understand the entrepreneurial struggle and believe every business can achieve greatness with the right support. My vision is to create a thriving ecosystem where tech scale-ups drive global innovation and economic growth. My core values are innovation, integrity, and impact.

Should We Work Together?
I work with founders who are fully committed to their growth journey. If you’re all in, let’s make it happen. Here’s what our collaboration can achieve:
● Strategic guidance and holistic business understanding
● Increased sales and conversion rates
● Improved operational efficiency
● Enhanced market understanding and penetration
● Clear vision, roadmap, and KPIs

Selected Accelerator Programmes
● UNDP - Boost Women Innovators
● UNDP Tadamon Accelerator
● Upcelerator by Dreamups, Mozaik + Orange
● Discover Europe Azerbaijan by Startup Campus
● Global Startup Programme by The Accelerator Network and the Italian Trade Agency
● Bloom Accelerate in partnership with the European Institute for Entrepreneurship (EIE) Madrid
● AIA (Advanced Ideas Accelerator), University College London
● LaunchSphere2023 - by Creatella Ventures | Sclr Labs - own programme
● Growth Pathway ‘Ideas Factory’ by Sclr Labs for Crystalisr currently undertaking on behalf of the South London Partnership.

Achievements

Awarded Best Boutique Investment Consultancy 2022 by the UK Enterprise Awards.
Quality of the Year 2008 award for innovative products and management by the Polish Centre for Testing and Certification.
Secured numerous industry accreditations and licences for clients in private and public organisations, including British Council, ISI, and English UK.
Gdansk International Tourist Trade Show GTT2000 award for sailing programmes
Fueled growth of 350+ ventures globally
Organised and delivered over 150 big and small format events such as conferences with Universities, Startup Grind UK Women in Tech Summit 2021; and Startup Grind Global - Satellite (North UK ) 2021
Conference speaker, panel expert
Author Mastery Networking - Masterbook - coming in digital form Sept. 2024 - join the waitlist
Best Boutique Investment Consultancy 2022 by UK Enterprise Awards
Quality of the Year 2008 for innovative products and management by Polish Centre for Testing and Certification
Secured industry accreditations and licences for clients including British Council, ISI, and English UK

Expertise

Go to market strategy

To introduce an innovative solution to a traditional market, revamped the sales pitch, process, and pricing strategy. This included conducting targeted sales training for non-profits and reassessing the pricing model and business strategy.

Sales

Comprehensive audit of your sales processes, develop a customised playbook, and refine your internal procedures. For example, I helped a tech scale-up struggling with UK sales channels by enhancing team training and implementing strategic changes. This approach resulted in a fivefold improvement in pipeline health and significant boosts in deal-closing rates.

Brand Strategy

Comprehensive market research and brand positioning, from analysing consumer data and industry trends to refining strategy and assessing competitors, ensuring your brand stands out and thrives in the market.

Pitching and presentations

Help you craft a strong pitch and presentation that resonate. This includes refining your message, how to deal with objections, enhancing delivery techniques, and impactful visuals to effectively communicate your vision and persuade stakeholders.

Process Improvement and optimisation

Streamline and optimise internal processes, develop actionable guidebooks, and implement effective tools to enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth.

Operations

Refining operational workflows, integrating robust systems, and optimising resources to boost efficiency and scalability across your business. I can guide you with strategic plans to align your operations with your long-term goals, ensuring sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Leadership

Help you develop strong leadership skills, foster a positive team culture, and create strategies for effective management and growth. Building leadership capabilities, aligning team goals, and maintaining a dynamic company culture.

Business Strategy

Work with you to review and overhaul your sales processes, upgrade systems, and create a strategic growth plan. For instance, I assisted a London-based growth-stage company by revamping their sales processes and developing a 5-year plan. This led to a 450% increase in sales, improved operational efficiency, and new industry partnerships.

Venture Building

I can guide you through the setup of high-impact venture. For instance, I played a pivotal role in launching a $XXXM fund dedicated to technology founders. I designed the programme, established operations, recruited a team, and scouted founders, successfully launching the acceleration cohort within 5 weeks. Whatever the venture, my approach involves streamlined execution and strategic oversight to ensure timely and impactful results.

Product Market

I can assist in transforming your market launch strategy by tailoring it to the specific needs of your target market. For instance, when a client struggled to succeed in the UK after three years of showcasing at various expos, I led a strategic overhaul. I conducted a thorough viability assessment, revamped their product-market fit, and executed a targeted strategy. By identifying key industry figures, gathering feedback through focus groups, and analysing trends, I provided actionable insights for effective market entry and enhanced competitiveness.

Customer Value Management

A thorough 360 review of business, addressing critical areas such as operations, finance, marketing, and customer retention strategy. My approach involves streamlining systems, improving CRM, and enhancing team training, to drive growth and achieve top industry standards.

Product Market

Work Experience

Chapter Director

Sept, 2021 to April, 2024

Startup Grind

Founder

oct, 2015 to oct, 2024

London Business Academy

Co-Founder

Jan, 2024 to Present

Raising the Bar - Raising the Bar

Founder

Sept, 2012 to Present

Sclr labs

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What My Mentees Says

I had a fantastic session with Patrycja! She gave me really helpful advice on how to stand out in my e-commerce business. I was unsure about my brand’s direction, and she clarified a lot for me. She also pointed me toward some great resources. Thank you, Patrycja!

Mia Harris

Patrycja was super friendly and easy to talk to. We discussed how to grow my business and she shared some practical tips on managing my budget wisely. Her ideas really helped me understand what I should focus on next. I appreciate her support!

Lucas Young

Talking to Patrycja was an eye-opener! She offered great insights on validating my business idea and shared useful strategies for growth. I loved hearing her thoughts on different marketing channels we could explore.