Elena Vasquez
Lead Startup Strategist
Elena is a serial entrepreneur and startup strategist with 12 years of experience building and scaling ventures across Europe. She co-founded two SaaS startups (one acquired in 2023) and served as a mentor at Techstars and Startup Weekend. At StartupNavigator, she designs the strategic frameworks and AI personas that guide founders through validation and planning. Elena holds an MBA from IE Business School.
Startup StrategyBusiness Model DesignGo-to-MarketFundraisingProduct-Market Fit
Published Articles
How to Validate Your Startup Idea in 2026: A Complete Guide
8 min read
Building a Startup Roadmap: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide
10 min read
15 Mistakes First-Time Founders Make (And How to Avoid Them)
7 min read
How to Create a Pitch Deck That Gets Funded: The Ultimate Guide
11 min read
Bootstrapping vs. Funding: Which Path Is Right for Your Startup?
9 min read