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Jochen Michael Thomas
Passionate Entrepreneur, UNIDO Consultant, and Startup Coach —Turning Visions into Success
About me
With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience across global markets, I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs, startups and established businesses navigate the critical early stages of their ventures. At 23, I founded South Africa’s first energy drink company, pioneering a new market in the early 90s. My journey has since taken me through various industries—from technology and fashion to consumer products and publishing—across Munich, Johannesburg, London, and China. As a UNIDO Expert Consultant since 2018, I’ve led projects that uplift communities in developing countries, blending my business acumen with a commitment to global development. My belief system, deeply rooted in Stoicism, drives me to not only solve business challenges but also help entrepreneurs find balance in their lives. Expertise My career began at 20, identifying and filling a gap in the South African market for graphic computer peripherals and software. Over the decades, I’ve launched and managed businesses in diverse sectors, leveraging hands-on experience to provide practical insights into starting and scaling businesses, identifying market opportunities, and overcoming startup challenges. My approach is tailored, focusing on turning entrepreneurial visions into reality with actionable advice and strategies. Consulting Services Offered 1. Startup Launch and Growth Strategy • Develop tailored business plans and go-to-market strategies. • Identify target markets and create effective entry and expansion strategies. 2. Practical Entrepreneurial Guidance • Offer step-by-step guidance through the startup journey, from ideation to scaling. • Provide insights on navigating challenges and seizing opportunities. 3. Business Development and Market Positioning • Craft compelling value propositions and position your brand for success. • Leverage my global network for strategic partnerships. 4. Investment and Financial Planning • Advise on financial planning and cash flow management. • Creditor Management during critical stages Let’s Connect Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, I’m here to provide the expertise and support you need. With a foundation in Stoic philosophy, I focus on solving both business and personal challenges to help you achieve sustainable success. Together, we can unlock your startup’s potential and lay the groundwork for a thriving personal life and business.
What to expect
15 minute session
- - navigate high stress startup challenges
- - overcome cashflow and creditor issues
- - brainstorm solutions for startup hurdles
- - guidance for startup stress
How it works
Common questions
Most of our experts offer 1:1 video consultations ranging between 15 - 60 minutes. During the booking the process, you will be able to select the duration that makes sense for you.
Generally speaking, most of our customers have been delighted with how much they achieved during their live 1:1 video consultations. We have over 5,000 five-star reviews and a high percentage of our customers rebook the same expert or additional experts because their experience exceeded their expectations. Our most popular sessions are 30 minutes long, but you can still get a lot done during a 15 minute session.
Yes. In fact, many of our customers book the same expert or a group of experts on a regular basis. There are no limits.
Many of them have shared their desire for Intro's mission — to give everyone access to anyone, empowering each other to build a better world. They also love paying it forward and helping others advance in their journey. With Intro, they now have an easy-to-use platform that makes it simple to connect with like-mind folks like yourself, while also being compensated fairly for their time. In some cases, our experts are also donating a portion or all of their proceeds to the charity of their choice.
All of the times presented on our website, marketplace, and mobile app are local to your time. For example, if you're based in New York, the times will be presented in ET.
Yes! People from all over the world will have access to the most in-demand experts. We currently accept all major credit cards in USD.
Many of our experts sell out quickly. You can wait until they unlock more sessions or if they've enabled our Request a Booking feature, you can request a booking by sending them times that work for you at least seven days out. This feature is free to use and you'll only get charged when they confirm the booking (a credit card pre-auth is required).
It depends on the specific expert. Some experts add sessions weekly and others add sessions monthly. We recommend booking as soon as possible to not miss out.
Yes. You can reschedule calls at least 48 hours before the session. For any cancellations, or reschedules within 48 hours of the session, we do charge a fee to compensate the expert for the last minute change. All cancellations or reschedules must happen in our mobile app.
Yes! We're confident that you'll love your first session, but in the rare case that it did not meet your expectations, let us know and we'll make things right.
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