Telma Valadao

Intro

I’m a builder—of teams, strategies, and customer-first cultures. With a 20-year career spanning M&A transactions, startups, and international markets, I specialize in scaling businesses, driving revenue growth, and creating meaningful impact. --- At my core, I’m a builder—of teams, strategies, and customer-first cultures. I love building revenue engines, scaling teams, and delivering meaningful impact. My 20-year career spans diverse roles and industries, equipping me with the operational expertise, customer focus, and leadership needed to drive transformative growth. I’ve had the privilege of navigating high-stakes challenges across the globe, from leading complex M&A transactions in NYC and London to scaling a mobility tech startup as a late Co-Founder in Paris from Seed to Series B. As Chief Product & Growth Officer at Carlili, I built the foundation for revenue growth, achieving a 140x increase in five years by crafting strategies that integrated marketing, product innovation, and operational excellence. My earlier roles honed my strategic capabilities and adaptability. At Ernst & Young, I led cross-border teams on multi-billion-dollar transactions during the financial crisis. In Madagascar and Tunisia, I helped businesses thrive in dynamic markets, turning around an SME and building the country’s first M&A practice, then pioneering investment strategies at Yunus Funds to support social entrepreneurs. I bring a 360-degree perspective on growth—from product development and sales enablement to marketing and customer success. I excel at aligning cross-functional teams, fostering high-performing cultures, and turning data into actionable strategies that unlock revenue potential. I thrive in roles where strategy meets execution and am energized by challenges that demand creativity, collaboration, and customer-centric thinking. Let’s connect if you’re scaling a business, exploring international markets, or looking for a leader to drive growth and revenue excellence.

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