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Mike Costa-Merle

Executive Fractional GM & Advisor specializing in venture studios, SaaS, and live events

New York, NYFractional Executive, General Manager, & Advisor - Startups & Events21 years experienceExecutiveConsultingVenture CapitalStartups
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Fractional executive (CEO/COO/CRO) who specializes in taking startups from concept to market across entertainment, tech/SaaS, hospitality, and healthcare. Reports scaling an entertainment marketing venture to $15M ARR within two years, using data-driven market analysis, customer discovery, and rapid team buildout, and leverages AI tools to accelerate GTM and investor readiness.

Experience

Fractional Executive, General Manager, & Advisor - Startups & EventsMMBD Consulting, LLC
Head of Business DevelopmentPyrotek Special Effects, INC
Vice President of Concert Touring & Live EventsShowFX, INC
Director of Business Development & Account ManagementACASS-SYSTEMS, LLC
Lighting Crew Chief & Lighting TechnicianFreelance Touring Personnel

Education

University of Bradfordmaster, Business Administration

Key Strengths

  • Scaled an entertainment marketing startup from concept to $15M ARR in 2 years
  • Cross-functional startup leadership as fractional CEO/COO/CRO
  • Data-driven market sizing and market share analysis to inform strategy
  • Customer pain-point discovery through direct conversations with potential clients
  • Built and ramped teams quickly via aggressive hiring for launch
  • Resourceful GTM execution with limited resources; comfortable wearing multiple hats
  • Multi-industry startup experience (entertainment, tech, SaaS, hospitality, healthcare)

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Languages

English

Skills

Strategic PlanningStrategic Market AnalysisBusiness Model ValidationInterim LeadershipP&L AccountabilityP&L ManagementP&L OptimizationFinancial ManagementBudget ManagementOperational LeadershipOperations ManagementTeam DevelopmentPeople OperationsTeam MentorshipStakeholder Management