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ONAHIRA RIVAS
Forbes Business Expert known for scaling product-based brands, securing funding, and breaking into major retailers.
About me
Global business strategist and Forbes Business Expert with 24+ years of experience launching and scaling brands across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America. I’ve introduced 700+ consumer products into 500+ Walmart stores nationwide and generated multi-million-dollar revenue across eCommerce and retail. More info: https://onahirarivas.com/ I founded Florida’s Cotton Clouds, the first women- and minority-owned organic cotton factory in the state, and OH Fashion, a multimillion-dollar retail brand distributed across major U.S. retailers. As the winner of The Blox’s “Most Valuable Company” award, I’ve helped brands stand out in saturated markets and scale with precision. Notables & Achievements - 1000+ SKUs in 500+ Walmart stores across Florida, Texas, Georgia & California - $5M+ in eComm sales and 20,000+ verified marketplace reviews - $2M+ raised via SBA loans and private capital - Led global campaigns including Novo Nordisk’s €2M “DIABESITY” initiative (100% brand awareness) - Featured in 240+ media outlets, including Forbes, The Blox, Valiant CEO, Prime Video, and more - Named “Most Valuable Company” among 120+ businesses on The Blox TV show - Built and scaled teams across 4 continents (U.S., China, Spain, LATAM) - Contributor to Forbes Business Council Things I Can Advise On: - How to raise capital (SBA, private, early-stage) - Getting into big-box retail (Walmart, CVS, and more) - Building investor-ready pitch decks and how to pitch like Shark Tank — including handling objections from tough investors - Launching and scaling eCommerce brands from scratch - Startup operations — building teams, systems, and processes that scale - Market entry & global expansion strategies (U.S., LATAM, EU, Asia) - Retail merchandising & category management for mass channels - Founder mindset & personal branding to lead under pressure - Brand storytelling that resonates with media, partners, and investors - From idea to traction — how to build momentum with lean resources I’ve been in the trenches building brands from zero to multi-million dollar revenues, often as the only woman in the room—and I’ve helped others do the same. If you're ready to scale, get funded, or refine your pitch, let’s work through it—fast and focused.
What to expect
15 minute session
- - ask up to three questions about:
- - advice about funding, retail or scale
- - shark tank pitch, and investor objection
- - get your products in major retailers
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.
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