Jim Berkowitz

About Jim Berkowitz

THE STORY: A long, long time ago, I discovered that I loved working with creative, intelligent, passionate entrepreneurs as much as building products. Over four decades, I started five companies of my own, launched new ventures inside other organizations, and worked alongside teams at Salesforce (pre‑IPO), SPSS (before IBM), Felt (before winning on Shark Tank), and guided 50+ scrappy early‑stage startups towards product-market fit and key funding milestones. I now split my time between Telluride, Colorado, and Hua Hin, Thailand, mentoring by day and spinning jazz on community radio by night.What I kept seeing, year after year, was the same pattern: smart, driven founders stuck in the gap between idea and traction. Buried under advice, frameworks, and buzzwords. Light on clear thinking, grounded feedback, and practical next steps. This gap is where I do my best work. I know which roadblocks kill momentum, which metrics actually move the needle, and what investor-ready really means.HOW I CAN HELP YOU: I help founders, solopreneurs, and indie hackers at early‑stage pre-seed tech startups, generally AI and SaaS companies, who want help to achieve product-market fit, build what matters, reach a critical milestone, or move from an MVP to an investor-ready business. I do this by blending Lean Startup, Jobs‑to‑Be‑Done, and decades of hands‑on product and GTM experience into founder‑friendly guidance.WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME: You won’t get hype, hacks, or unrealistic promises. You’ll get an experienced, honest mentor who has seen it all before. Someone who will challenge your assumptions, protect you from your own blind spots, and keep you focused on what actually moves the needle.Whether we’re working together in a small group or 1:1, my goal is always the same: help you build a business that fits the life you actually want, not the one others think you should have.People don’t fail because they’re “not founder material.” They’re just stuck because no one has helped them turn their ambition into a clear, grounded plan. That’s the work I’m here to do with you. Working together, we\'ll blend insight with practical strategies to transform your big idea into a market-ready product.ACCESS HERE: Website - Newsletter - https://launchhawk.substack.comLET\'S TALK: Reach out to me today if you\'re seeking to achieve product-market fit or turn your MVP into something investors will actually fund — Email: j••••••••@launchhawk.com Phone:+01••••••••53 Chat: wa.me/72••••••53

Experience

1. Founder, Mentor & Author

   Launchhawk

   Apr 2015 — Present

   LaunchHawk helps early-stage startups achieve product-market fit and gain initial sales traction.

Education

• Babson College

  MBA, Accounting

• Boston University

  BSBA, Economics

Skills

• Crm
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Online Advertising
• Digital Marketing
• Start-Ups
• Marketing
• Analytics
• Customer Service
• Online Marketing
• Project Management
• Professional Services
• Consulting
• Lead Generation
• Product Management
• Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Entrepreneurship
• Go-to-Market Strategy