Alexandra Esparza

About

Private-capital-focused investment banker (former sports/health-tech banker) building a two-sided wellness coaching marketplace plus SaaS platform to help coaches run their businesses and consumers discover/vet/book non-regulated wellness modalities. Has an MVP, landing page, and waitlist, and is running a data-driven traction plan (ads, surveys, alpha testing, Discord/Reddit) before pursuing fundraising channels.

Experience

Education

Key Strengths

• Built an MVP and landing page with waitlist for a new startup concept
• Deep understanding of two-sided marketplace dynamics (supply-side beta + demand-side CAC)
• Data-driven early traction plan (ad experiments, surveys, alpha testing, community channels)
• Created and launched a new digital health investment banking business line (roadmap, marketing materials, events, client/investor network building)
• Strong fundraising and capital markets knowledge from private-capital-focused investment banking
• Domain credibility in wellness/coaching from both professional experience and NASM personal training certification

Reference Highlights

• exceptional, foundational impact building a new business unit from concept to launch
• deep sector expertise (technology/digital health)
• built a revenue-generating practice from scratch
• developed comprehensive client coverage strategy
• established effective deal origination processes
• closed 7 transactions generating high seven-figure revenues
• cultivated relationships with 15 core clients
• operates effectively across multiple dimensions simultaneously
• builds institutional frameworks and credibility in competitive markets
• trusted judgment on critical strategic decisions
• rigorous analysis under pressure
• intellectual honesty; willing to walk away from bad opportunities
• courage to make contrarian recommendations despite internal pressure
• systematic, multi-dimensional diligence approach
• strong strategic mindset for structuring for growth and prioritizing initiatives
• inspirational leader who empowers teams
• effective delegation and accountability
• relentless follow-through with limited resources
• disciplined prioritization focused on clients and revenue
• high-urgency execution without being reactive ('no ambulance chasing')
• fast ramp: first deal closed within 30 days; scaled to 6 deals in 9 months
• very hard worker
• super collaborative
• very responsive
• resourceful
• meticulous execution
• strong attention to detail
• professional under high stress
• treats colleagues with respect
• positive impact on junior staff
• drives projects end-to-end with minimal support
• good judgment in critical situations (prevented deal from falling through)
• consistent follow-through
• perseverance (never gives up)
• contributed significant value during a growth period
• successful deal closures