# AJ Vaynerchuk > Co-founder of VaynerMedia ($100M+ revenue) & VaynerSports Co-founder of VaynerMedia, grew from 2-person startup to 750+ employees and $100M+ revenue. Early investor in Uber and Venmo. Built the foundation for VaynerX, now the largest independent ad company. Co-founder of VaynerSports, negotiating nine-figure athlete contracts. Advisor across media, tech, and sports—scaling companies, closing deals, and driving growth. Things I can advise on: ✔️ How to scale startups ✔️ Guidance on fundraising ✔️ Tips on brand building ✔️ Best practices for deal negotiation ✔️ Advice on scaling operations ✔️ How to grow sports/media ventures ✔️ Strategy for portfolio synergies If you’re building a company and want clarity on growth, fundraising, brand-building, or deal strategy, I’ll give you direct, actionable advice rooted in real-world execution. **Rating:** 5/5 (17 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $500.00 ## Subscription Plans - Startup Scaling & Investor Advisor — 1:1 Mentoring (VIP) ($10000.00/month) - Startup Scaling & Investor Advisor — 1:1 Mentoring (Full Access) ($3500.00/month) ## Example Questions - I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on? - How do I know if my business idea will work? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/AJVaynerchuk) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1358252m31mAItv.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)