David Hestand

About David Hestand

I help people startup the business of their dreams. I also help maintain a business until it is ready for the next step; whether it be to sell the company, go public, or pass down to heirs. Basically, I help makers, doers, and entrepreneurs create the life of their dreams. Successful founders build businesses in a more incremental, risk-reducing way. They first identify opportunities and prove viability, so they can generate cash flow quickly before investing in a full-blown company. The secret to startup success is in the business-building PROCESS. Instead of spending months or years building a new business in secrecy and isolation… Build incrementally. Test at each stage.And if needed, pivot. As a result, you get proof of your business’s potential BEFORE investing significant amounts of time, money, and energy into its development. This process works! Ultra-successful companies like Uber, Twitter, and Airbnb have used the exact same process to become the commercial giants they are now.You could read all the startup books, articles & blog posts, that’s only kind of helpful. Sure, you know a lot, but you’re not entirely clear HOW to turn that “theory” into action. It’s easy to get distracted by the “sexy” activities like designing a logo, setting up social media accounts, or building a website. My program is an action-oriented, step-by-step system that helps you get PROOF of your business’s viability. In other words, by following this process you’ll know you’re building a business with market potential and a solution that customers will pay for. With confirmation of market potential comes the confidence you need to invest in developing the business, apply to an accelerator program, or raise capital.

Experience

1. Business Coach

   Small Business & Startup Coaching

   Aug 2007 — Present · Buffalo/Niagara, NY, US

Education

• Bellevue University

  Masters Business Administration (traditional), Business Administration and Management, General

  2002 — 2005

• Bellevue University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Marketing Strategy and Management

  1998 — 2000