# James Molloy

> Former CFO & COO at Shackle | ex Uber | ex Bird | Raised $20M

Former CFO & COO at Shackle, where I joined as the 3rd employee. 

Led the launch of an MVP during a global pandemic, raised $20M, grew the team from 3 to 32, and expanded operations into 5 countries.

Previously worked at Uber and Bird, leading partnerships and international expansion across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. Launched a new service across 18 countries and grew it from $0 to $40 million ARR in 2 years.

15+ years of experience in finance, operations, and scaling startups. Began my career in corporate law, became a chartered accountant at KPMG and transitioned into tech. 

Angel investor in over 15 startups, focusing on consumer, marketplaces, SaaS, and fintech sectors.

Things I can advise on: 
✔️ How to scale startups
✔️ Fundraising from VCs
✔️ Launching an MVP
✔️ International expansion
✔️ Operations & team building
✔️ Strategic partnerships
✔️ Company culture & leadership

Excited to share my experience helping startups grow and scale. Let’s connect!

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## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $150.00

## 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?

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