# Raphi Mahgerefteh > Founder & CEO of Allurez | Investor & Advisor Founder & CEO of Allurez, one of the first online direct-to-consumer fine jewelry brands. Sold in Nordstrom, on Amazon, & more. Bootstrapped & scaled the company into a multi-million dollar business, featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Huffington Post. Founder of RM Venture Partners, investing in disruptive startups across e-commerce, AI, technology, fintech, cyber security, and luxury. Over a decade of expertise in e-commerce, retail, and luxury goods. Advisor to high-growth startups on scaling, fundraising, and strategy. Things I can advise on: ✔️ Scaling an e-commerce business ✔️ Navigating the luxury space ✔️ Fundraising from VCs & investors ✔️ How to build a DTC brand ✔️ Digital marketing strategies ✔️ Customer acquisition ✔️ Growth strategies for luxury brands ✔️ Brand positioning & PR strategy ✔️ Retail & e-commerce operations ✔️ Technology innovation Passionate about helping founders scale and grow their businesses. Excited to connect! **Rating:** 5/5 (5 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $250.00 ## 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? ## Links - [Expert profile](/RaphiMahgerefteh) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1121977I4-ecHwk.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)