Sophia Lopez Pimenta
I’m Sophia, a startup operator and strategic advisor with 7+ years of experience helping founders navigate complexity, resolve execution breakdowns, sharpen positioning, and build scalable businesses. After leading complex initiatives for federal agencies, multinational organizations, and AI startups across eight countries, I now partner with founders as a hands-on thinking partner and execution ally. My approach is holistic: I look beyond surface symptoms to uncover the real challenges, and build strategies aligned with your vision, constraints, and stage of growth. When needed, I collaborate with a small, trusted network of senior startup leaders (including a Head of Data Science at a fintech and a Head of People at a high-growth startup) to provide specialized expertise, while keeping you anchored to one accountable partner. How I Support Founders & Teams 1. Crisis, Turnarounds & Firefighting I step in when things feel messy, high-pressure, or unclear, and help founders turn complexity into focus, momentum, and measurable progress. 2. Operations, Execution & Optimization I operate comfortably in high-pressure environments, uncover what’s truly broken, and lead structured recoveries. 3. Product, Strategy & Positioning With 7+ years managing complex programs, I help teams reduce friction, increase performance, and build sustainable delivery systems. 4. Growth, Go-To-Market & Partnerships I’ve led AI and digital products from concept to market, securing $1M+ through strong positioning and strategic storytelling. 5. Founder Support — Your Second Brain Including leading European expansion for AI startups and supporting fundraising efforts. Career Highlights * Led European market entry and go-to-market strategy for an AI startup, contributing to successful Series B funding and sustained growth. * Took AI products from concept and MVP to commercialization in under 11 months, securing $1.5M+ in federal contracts. * Generated $230K+ in new revenue through product positioning, discovery, and AI solution strategy. * Identified growth opportunities and closed strategic contracts with enterprise and public-sector clients. * Turned around underperforming teams through agile transformation, achieving company-leading delivery performance. * Led complex, high-risk programs, including large-scale cloud migrations and mission-critical system implementations. * Rescued critical projects and restored client relationships during high-risk delivery periods. * Built and scaled cross-functional remote teams across multiple time zones. * Supported startups through growth, international expansion, and operational scaling, including IPO-stage environments. If you’re building something ambitious and want a trusted partner to help you think clearly, move faster, and execute with confidence I’d love to support.
Areas of expertise
- Operations
- Strategy
- Marketing & Growth