Description

I'm Valentina, a London-based Colombian founder with a background in finance and entrepreneurship. After starting my career in the financial sector, I transitioned into building my own premium brand in the UK from the ground up. Through this journey, I gained firsthand experience in setting up and scaling a business abroad—navigating everything from company formation and compliance to brand development, partnerships, and lean operations.

Now, I help founders and small businesses—especially international entrepreneurs—launch, reposition, or grow their businesses in the UK with clarity, efficiency, and purpose. My approach combines strategic thinking with practical execution, ensuring every move is aligned with your long-term vision.

I offer consulting services in:

Strategic planning and business development

UK market entry and company setup

Brand and product positioning

Lean launch strategies

Operational structure and team planning

Business storytelling and go-to-market strategy

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Native or bilingual
Italian
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

PJT PARTNERS,
Investment Banking Analyzt
August 2022 - December 2024 (2 years and 4 months)
London, UK
• Facilitated over $500m in transactions, including a $250m LP interest sale and a $150m preferred equity deal, leading investor relationships and coordinating due diligence
• Managed a $100m continuation fund sale and a $50m tender offer, handling valuation analysis and
marketing materials
• Led market analysis and financial modelling for a $700m private capital raise for a tech company.
• Advised on a $500m e-commerce acquisition and a $300m fintech equity raise, supporting valuation, negotiations, and due diligence.
BLACKSTONE,
Summer Analyst
June 2022 - August 2022 (2 months)
London, UK
• Collaborated with senior team members in managing and fundraising for two European Real Estate funds valued at €15 billion, effectively serving both retail and institutional clients
• Led the preparation of sensitivity, and liquidity analysis models, and crafted comprehensive PowerPoint presentations for internal reporting, contributing to a 25% improvement in reporting accuracy
PIERR,
Consumer Goods Startup Founder
January 2019 - January 2021 (2 years)
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
• Built business plan and founded retail business consisting of luxury bouquets of preserved roses, reached breakeven point after 7 months of operation
• Utilized superior communication skills to develop effective relationships with potential investors and
employees, including a team of three people to launch e-commerce channel and a physical pop-up store
• Achieved 30% revenue growth YoY in two years of operation by designing collaboration campaigns with
leading brands in LatAm, diversifying product offerings and expanding cities of operation