Helping Startups and Entrepreneurs Succeed
Randy Shawn Fisher
Randy Shawn Fisher is Founder and CEO. He has consulted with and coached 75+ startups and early-stage companies in the US, Canada, in Europe, Africa and Asia. Connect with Randy on LinkedIN. He is an expert in Customer Discovery, Product/Market Fit, Go To Market Strategy and Investment Readiness.
He developed a partnership with Washington DC Arch Angels (1200 angel investors) to pursue investment and business opportunities.
He is formally trained as a business journalist (Canada) and has extensive experience in marketing, communications; change management and learning and development. He has designed education and capacity-building programs for The Commonwealth of Learning, Commonwealth Secretariat, UNESCO, World Bank, World Intellectual Property Organization, EIT Heath and many other organizations.
A-1 Virtual Assistant is a venture of DigiWise Digital Solutions LLC, of Somerset, NJ.
He developed a partnership with Washington DC Arch Angels (1200 angel investors) to pursue investment and business opportunities.
He is formally trained as a business journalist (Canada) and has extensive experience in marketing, communications; change management and learning and development. He has designed education and capacity-building programs for The Commonwealth of Learning, Commonwealth Secretariat, UNESCO, World Bank, World Intellectual Property Organization, EIT Heath and many other organizations.
A-1 Virtual Assistant is a venture of DigiWise Digital Solutions LLC, of Somerset, NJ.
Alimatu Dimonekene MBE
Alimatu Dimonekene is a globally recognized advocate for gender equity, social justice and community empowerment. As CEO and Founder of A Girl At A Time, (Sierra Leone, UK) Alimatu leads transformative initiatives to end gender-based violence, empower women and girls, and dismantle systemic barriers in underserved communities.
Alimatu has 30+ years of experience in advocacy, program development, and survivor-centered support. She has designed impactful programs, communications and partnerships that combine trauma-informed care with culturally adaptive strategies. Her leadership has directly impacted over 1,200 women and girls, fostering resilience and creating sustainable pathways to empowerment. She was awarded an MBE by King Charles III for her contributions to women’s rights, driving legislative change, and amplifying local voices through grassroots advocacy.
Alimatu has 30+ years of experience in advocacy, program development, and survivor-centered support. She has designed impactful programs, communications and partnerships that combine trauma-informed care with culturally adaptive strategies. Her leadership has directly impacted over 1,200 women and girls, fostering resilience and creating sustainable pathways to empowerment. She was awarded an MBE by King Charles III for her contributions to women’s rights, driving legislative change, and amplifying local voices through grassroots advocacy.
Selected Clients
- Washington DC Arch Angels - developed a partnership with a 1,200 angel investor organization and jointly pursuing opportunities to invest in startups (2024).
- World Intellectual Property Organization (UN agency) and the World Bank - delivered customer discovery workshops and coaching to startups and social enterprises in Samoa, Sri Lanka and Indonesia to help startups expand to new markets and leverage their intellectual property. See: Case Study for Ushani Hewage in Sri Lanka.
- ElleMD - awarded $1M by Grand Challenges Canada, the company is developing a novel non-hormonal contraceptive device. We assisted them with the IP / Commercialization strategy as well as expert advice and customer discovery coaching for successfully entering the Canadian and US markets.
- CardMedic - named by Fast Company as one of the most innovative companies in the world (2023). Healthcare equity startup CardMedic of the UK won 1st Prize in the Boston, Mass Challenge Accelerator and won $50K in non-dilutive funding (2021).
- Nanotul - referred to us by Europe IT Health, Nanotul of Slovenia develops world-leading nanotechnology instruments to detect and monitor droplets and aerosols for better air quality. We helped Nanotul protect its Intellectual Property; manage the relationship with the University Tech Transfer Office; and commercialize its novel device.
- Vitalize Care - coached a leadership team from Johns Hopkins University and recommended a pivot to Vitalize’s business model. The healthtech company was accepted into Y Combinator and achieved $1M in investment.
- Forintek Canada - designed a campaign to raise $200K from the Government of Canada to support innovative forest lifecycle assessment software
- HubTec Chile - developed strategy for HubTec’s business development team to double its research revenues in one year, and strengthen industry relationships
FREE Strategy Call
In this free business growth strategy call, we'll run through your goals and brainstorm ideas for optimizing your growth and business development.
Exclusive Partner of Startup Investors Lab
