Strategic Startup Advisory for Global Growth
GoGlobal works alongside technology founders on business strategy, investment readiness, and international expansion. We combine independent advice with access to the expertise, relationships, and resources of the global startup ecosystem.
Serving founders across the U.S., the UK, Europe, Türkiye, MENA, and Latin America.
Founded in Miami by Esra Talu.
Why GoGlobal
The Work Behind Startup Growth
We work alongside founders as an independent second pair of eyes, examining business models, challenging assumptions, and identifying what needs to be strengthened for the company’s next stage of growth.
We help founders align their commercial priorities, financial assumptions, and growth plans. Together, we define practical next steps, strengthen the materials that support those plans, and review progress against agreed priorities.
As a woman-founded advisory firm led by technology entrepreneur Esra Talu, GoGlobal brings firsthand entrepreneurial experience to each engagement.
Our Vision & Our Mission
Vision
A global startup ecosystem in which founders can access the knowledge, relationships, and resources to build enduring businesses that create economic, social, and environmental value.
Mission
To help technology founders build stronger businesses and pursue responsible growth through independent strategic advice, practical preparation, and access to human, social, and financial capital across the global startup ecosystem.
Our Guiding Principles
Strategic Clarity
Helping founders examine assumptions, assess evidence, and set clear priorities for their next stage of growth.
Responsible Growth
Supporting commercially viable growth while considering its long-term effects on people, communities and the environment.
Global Collaboration
Creating access to relevant knowledge, expertise and relationships across local and global startup ecosystems.
How We Work
Our approach combines independent assessment, careful preparation, and ongoing dialogue with founders. Each engagement is shaped around the company’s needs and capacity to execute.
Our Process
1. Understand
We clarify the company’s goals and priorities, then agree on the scope, deliverables, responsibilities, fees, and timeline.
2. Assess
We review the business model, commercial evidence, financial assumptions, and existing materials to identify strengths, gaps, and readiness for the next stage.
3. Prepare
We develop the strategy, analysis, and materials agreed for the engagement, turning priorities into practical actions.
4. Engage
We help founders prepare for purposeful conversations with relevant ecosystem stakeholders, including institutions, government representatives, universities, corporates, specialist advisors and investors.
5. Review and Adapt
We track agreed actions, deliverables and readiness milestones, review emerging business results and refine priorities as evidence changes.
A Shared Commitment
Effective advisory work requires commitment on both sides.
Founders share accurate information and known gaps, make timely decisions and follow through on agreed actions. GoGlobal brings independent judgment, candid feedback and careful preparation. We welcome constructive discussion and revisit recommendations when new evidence emerges.
Clear terms, confidentiality and respect for each other’s time guide the relationship.
Our Materials Standard
We apply a consistent standard of clarity, evidence and internal consistency, with content tailored to each company and audience.
For investor communications, our standard is a clear presentation and one-pager prepared by GoGlobal in the company’s own visual identity, aligned with its business plan and financial assumptions.
Founders confirm the accuracy of the information and approve materials before sharing. Specific deliverables and revisions are defined in the engagement scope.
GoGlobal.
Helping Founders
Build Stronger
Businesses.
For Founders
Strategic Advisory for Your Next Stage of Growth
GoGlobal works with technology founders preparing for investment, international expansion, and the next stage of their company’s development.
Our role is to bring an independent perspective to the business, challenge assumptions, identify gaps, and help founders turn strategic priorities into practical actions.
Depending on the company’s needs, our work may include:
Business Strategy & Growth
Reviewing the business model, positioning, commercial priorities, and growth assumptions to identify what needs to be strengthened next.
Investment Readiness
Assessing the investment case, financial assumptions and supporting materials, and helping founders prepare for informed investor conversations.
International Expansion Readiness
Evaluating target markets, customer focus, positioning, route to market, partnership needs, and operational readiness for cross-border growth.
Strategic Ecosystem Engagement
Connecting relevant business needs with expertise, institutions, corporates, universities, specialist advisors and investors across local and global startup ecosystems.
Advisory Designed Around the Business
Every company is different.
We apply a consistent standard of strategic rigor while tailoring the scope, priorities and deliverables to the company’s stage, objectives, evidence and capacity to execute.
Our work may take the form of a focused Discovery & Feedback Session, an Investment or Expansion Readiness Report, a defined strategic project, or an ongoing advisory engagement.
Selected Ecosystem Relationships
GoGlobal collaborates with organizations across the global startup ecosystem to expand the knowledge, opportunities, and relationships available to the founders we support.
These relationships have included organizations and programs such as SelectUSA, Microsoft for Startups, Mana Tech, Village Capital, and Impact Hub Belgrade.
The role of each relationship varies by geography, program, and period. We engage with relevant ecosystem partners when there is a clear strategic fit for the company and the objective we are pursuing together.
Ready for the Next Stage?
If you are preparing for investment, entering a new market, or reassessing your growth strategy, explore our advisory services to determine the right starting point for your company.
Ongoing Strategic Advisory
For founders who need continued strategic support beyond a single assessment or project, GoGlobal offers ongoing advisory engagements focused on the priorities that matter most to the company’s next stage of growth.
Our work may include business model refinement, investment and expansion readiness, strategic planning, ecosystem engagement, investor preparation, and regular progress reviews.
The scope is defined around the company’s objectives, stage, and capacity to execute.
International Expansion
Preparing for Growth Across Markets
Expanding into a new market requires more than introductions. It requires a clear understanding of the customer, the competitive landscape, the route to market, and the company’s ability to execute.
GoGlobal helps founders assess their readiness for international expansion, identify the assumptions that need to be tested, and define the priorities that should come first.
Our work may include market-entry strategy, customer and partner prioritization, positioning, go-to-market planning, operating considerations and preparation for relevant ecosystem engagement.
Across the markets in which our portfolio companies operate, we draw on relationships with institutions, government and private sector representatives, universities, corporates, specialist advisors and investors. These relationships are activated when they serve a clear strategic purpose.
Our objective is to help founders enter new markets with greater clarity, stronger preparation and a realistic plan for execution.
The GoGlobal Advantage
Strategic Perspective. Global Context. Practical Execution.
GoGlobal brings together entrepreneurial experience, independent strategic judgment and relevant ecosystem access to help founders prepare for their next stage of growth.
We work closely with technology startups to assess business models, strengthen investment and expansion readiness, clarify priorities and translate strategic decisions into practical next steps.
Our perspective is shaped by experience across multiple markets and startup ecosystems. Depending on the company’s needs, we engage relevant institutions, corporates, universities, specialist advisors and investors to support market understanding, strategic partnerships and growth opportunities.
What differentiates our approach is the combination of strategic rigor, founder-level perspective and hands-on collaboration.
Enter New Markets with Confidence
Strategic Preparation Before Market Entry
Entering a new market requires more than identifying contacts. It requires a clear understanding of the customer, competitive landscape, route to market, operating requirements, and the company’s ability to execute.
GoGlobal helps founders assess expansion readiness, prioritize the right market-entry questions, and prepare for the conversations that matter.
Market Entry Strategy
We help clarify target customers, positioning, go-to-market priorities, partnership needs, and the assumptions that should be tested before committing significant resources.
Strategic Ecosystem Access
When relevant, we connect founders with institutions, corporates, universities, specialist advisors, government and private sector representatives, and investors within the markets they are exploring.
The objective is not simply to make introductions, but to create informed, purposeful engagement around a defined business need.
Execution Support
We help founders translate strategic decisions into clear priorities, responsibilities, and next actions, and review progress as new information emerges.
A Disciplined Approach to Expansion
Our goal is to help founders approach new markets with stronger preparation, clearer priorities, and a more realistic plan for execution.
GoGlobal Advisory Services
Choose the Right Starting Point for Your Company
Every founder and company enters the advisory process at a different stage. GoGlobal offers focused assessments and strategic advisory engagements designed to help founders understand where they stand, what needs attention next, and how to prepare for growth.
1. Discovery & Feedback Session
A focused strategic review with Esra Talu
A one-on-one session designed for founders who want an experienced, independent perspective on their business.
We review your current business model, priorities, challenges, and available materials, identify the questions that deserve attention, and provide practical feedback on the next steps.
This is often the best starting point for founders who want strategic direction before committing to a broader advisory engagement.
2. Investment Readiness Report
Understand how prepared your company is for investor engagement
A structured review of your investment case, business narrative, financial assumptions, and supporting materials.
We identify strengths, inconsistencies, and gaps, distinguish evidence from assumptions, and outline the priorities that should be addressed as you prepare for investor conversations.
The report gives founders an independent view of their current investment readiness and a clearer roadmap for the work ahead.
3. Expansion Readiness Report
Assess your readiness before entering a new market
A structured assessment of your company’s preparedness for international expansion.
We review target-market assumptions, customer focus, positioning, route to market, partnership needs, operating considerations, and the company’s capacity to execute.
The report identifies key gaps, risks, and priorities and provides a practical roadmap for preparing for market entry.
Need Ongoing Strategic Support?
For companies that require continued collaboration beyond a focused session or readiness assessment, GoGlobal also offers ongoing strategic advisory engagements.
These may include business strategy, investment and expansion readiness, strategic planning, ecosystem engagement, and regular progress reviews.
Investors in Our Ecosystem
Building Better-Prepared Companies for Meaningful Investor Conversations
GoGlobal works with technology founders to strengthen their business strategy, investment readiness, and international growth plans before and throughout investor engagement.
Our role is not to act as a broker or investment intermediary. We focus on helping founders build a clearer investment case, strengthen the supporting materials, and prepare for informed conversations with relevant investors.
Better-Prepared Companies
Through our advisory work, we review business models, commercial evidence, financial assumptions, growth plans, and investor materials to identify strengths, gaps, and inconsistencies.
This preparation helps founders communicate their opportunity more clearly and gives investors a more structured basis for evaluating the company.
Relevant Investor Engagement
Investors are part of GoGlobal’s broader network of global startup ecosystem stakeholders.
When there is a clear fit between a company’s stage, strategy, and capital needs and an investor’s interests, we may facilitate relevant introductions within the scope of our advisory work.
Investment decisions remain entirely with the investor.
Long-Term Ecosystem Relationships
We value long-term relationships with investors who share an interest in technology, entrepreneurship and the development of strong, globally minded companies.
These relationships also help us stay informed about evolving investor expectations, sector priorities and market perspectives that can strengthen the advice we provide to founders.
For Institutions & Corporations
Strategic Programs for Startup and Founder Development
GoGlobal collaborates with institutions, universities, public and private sector organizations, and corporate innovation teams that support entrepreneurship, technology, and international growth.
We design focused programs around the needs of founders, startup cohorts and innovation communities, combining strategic advisory, practical preparation and relevant ecosystem engagement.
Founder Readiness Programs
Structured programs designed to help founders strengthen their business models, investment readiness, market-entry plans and strategic priorities.
Programs may include workshops, one-on-one advisory, readiness assessments and practical follow-up sessions.
Mentoring & Strategic Advisory
We provide founder mentoring and advisory support focused on business strategy, investment preparation, international expansion and execution priorities.
The format and scope are tailored to the objectives of the institution and the stage of the participating founders.
Custom Cohort Programs
For institutions and corporations supporting defined founder groups or startup cohorts, GoGlobal can develop custom programs around specific sectors, geographies or growth objectives.
These may include market-entry readiness, investment readiness, international growth strategy and founder development.
Ecosystem Collaboration
Where relevant, we help connect program objectives with the broader startup ecosystem, including institutions, universities, corporates, specialist advisors, public and private sector representatives, and investors.
The purpose is to create relevant, well-prepared engagement around the specific needs of the founders and the program.
Designed Around Your Objectives
Each collaboration is scoped around the organization’s goals, participant profile, timeline and desired outcomes.
Who We Are
Founder-Built. Globally Connected. Strategically Focused.
GoGlobal is a boutique strategic startup advisory firm founded in Miami by technology entrepreneur Esra Talu.
We work with founders who are preparing for investment, entering new markets, or navigating an important stage of growth. Our role is to bring independent perspective, practical experience, and disciplined strategic thinking to the decisions that shape what comes next.
Our work is informed by experience across startup ecosystems in the U.S., UK, Europe, Türkiye, MENA and Latin America. We combine this international perspective with relevant relationships across institutions, corporates, universities, specialist advisors and investors.
What brings our work together is a shared belief: strong companies are built through clear thinking, honest dialogue, sound execution and meaningful collaboration.
About
Esra Talu, Founder & CEO of GoGlobal
Founder’s Note
I founded GoGlobal to work alongside technology founders at the moments when clear strategy, independent perspective and practical execution can make the greatest difference.
Having built and led companies myself, I understand how difficult it can be to step back from your own business and see what needs to change next. Founders are often balancing product, customers, capital, team and growth decisions at the same time. That is where an experienced second perspective can be valuable.
At GoGlobal, we question assumptions, identify gaps and help founders strengthen their business strategy, investment readiness and international growth plans. We also connect the work on the business with relevant knowledge, expertise and relationships across the global startup ecosystem.
I believe strong advisory relationships are built on trust, candid discussion and follow-through. Our role is not to make decisions for founders, but to help them make better-informed decisions and prepare more effectively for what comes next.
— Esra Talu
Founder & CEO, GoGlobal
Technology Entrepreneur | Startup & Investment Advisor
Author of Breaking Boundaries: How I Built a Startup and Paved the Way for Others
Founder Story
From Building Companies to Advising Founders
My work with founders is shaped by firsthand entrepreneurial experience.
Before founding GoGlobal, I built and led technology businesses, worked across international markets and experienced the realities of fundraising, growth, uncertainty and strategic decision-making from the founder’s side of the table.
That experience continues to shape how I advise today.
I believe founders benefit most from advice that is independent, practical and grounded in the realities of building a business. At GoGlobal, I bring that perspective to founders preparing for investment, entering new markets and navigating important stages of growth.
My book, Breaking Boundaries: How I Built a Startup and Paved the Way for Others, reflects on that entrepreneurial journey and the lessons that continue to influence my work.
Discovery & Feedback Session
A Focused Strategic Review with Esra Talu
If you are looking for an experienced, independent perspective on your business, the Discovery & Feedback Session is designed as a practical starting point.
In this one-on-one session, we review your current business model, priorities, challenges, and available materials, identify the questions that deserve attention, and discuss the next steps that could strengthen your strategy.
This session is best suited for founders who want clarity before committing to a broader advisory engagement.
Our Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board embraces collaboration at its core, recognizing its importance in achieving success and fulfilling our objectives. We firmly believe that working together with others is essential for making significant strides toward our goals. With a profound appreciation for collective efforts and mutual support, we emphasize the significance of cooperation in realizing our aspirations effectively and efficiently. Our commitment to collaboration drives us to leverage diverse perspectives and talents, fostering an environment where innovative ideas flourish and excellence is achieved.
Tara Lutman
USA
Tara Lutman Consulting
Burçin Gözlüklü
Türkiye
Ph.D. Managing Partner at Centrum Auditing Turkey
Elçin Karatay
Türkiye
Partner at Solak & Partners Law Firm
Ersoy Erkazancı
UK
UK Country Advisor Investment & Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
Danny Arazi
Israel
President Keiretsu Forum Israel Affiliated Chapter at Club 100 Plus
Our Team of Strategic Advisors
For entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses, it's important to understand that people are the key to success. GoGlobal offers valuable partnerships with experienced strategic advisors from various industries around the globe. These accomplished entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals inspire and guide startup founders to become exceptional leaders and transform their organizations into successful enterprises. By tapping into this network, entrepreneurs can solve global issues and create a better world for future generations.
Ayşe Damla Gazaille
Los Angeles, USA
Burak Elmas
Istanbul, Türkiye
Ebru Köksal
London, UK
Eylem Demir Şentürk
Basel, Switzerland
Elad Hollander
Tel Aviv, Israel
Eren Maral
San Diego, USA
Fadi Mahmoud
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Gaia Montelatici
Belgrade, Serbia
Gökçen Şahin
Kigali, Rwanda
Hope Mandel
Istanbul, Türkiye
Leila Spencer
London, UK
Nirva Uluesmer
San Francisco, USA
Nisreen Mansour
Tel Aviv, Israel
Şebnem Tuğçe Pala
San Francisco, USA
Tolga Senel
London, UK
Victoria Senkpiel
Oslo, Norway
Wissam Nasr
Dubai, UAE
Yosef Toros
Tel Aviv, Israel
Our Corporate Partners
We must work together globally during these transformative times to conquer obstacles. At GoGlobal, we prioritize delivering an exceptional experience, exhibiting corporate professionalism, and achieving tangible outcomes. By forging robust partnerships with leading brands across the global ecosystem, we recognize the critical role that strategic alliances play in our company's continued success and expansion.
Our corporate partners are integral to our mission, providing invaluable support and collaboration that drive mutual growth and innovation. Together, we can navigate today's challenges and shape a brighter future.
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Our Global Portfolio: Championing Visionary Entrepreneurs and Breakthrough Innovations
We feel privileged to collaborate with startups from around the world that are committed to driving positive change and advancing sustainability through innovation. The visionary entrepreneurs we support and their remarkable achievements within the global startup community make us immensely proud. Our ultimate aim is to provide founders with cutting-edge technology to help them tackle the most challenging obstacles. We primarily invest in companies led by imaginative founders, with a focus on the late seed and series A stages. Thanks to our expansive network, we have the opportunity to explore diverse opportunities across various industries.
GoGlobal in Numbers
Explore GoGlobal through the numbers — our impact, reach, and commitment to helping tech startups become investment-ready, enter new markets, raise capital, and scale globally through strategic advisory and trusted ecosystem access.
5+
Active Regions
GoGlobal supports founders across the U.S., Europe, Türkiye, MENA, Latin America, and other global innovation ecosystems.
8 +
Global Startup Hubs
GoGlobal is active across key startup hubs including Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Miami, Mexico City, London, Istanbul, Dubai, and Riyadh — with plans to expand into more markets.
30 +
Startups Supported
GoGlobal has provided strategic direction and advisory support to more than 30 startups preparing for investment, global expansion, and sustainable growth.
100M USD +
Raised
GoGlobal’s portfolio companies have successfully raised over 100M USD worldwide, reflecting the strength of their teams, markets, and growth potential.
Testimonials
Empower Your Vision with GoGlobal
Are you a startup founder with a clear vision and a willingness to do the necessary work? GoGlobal is here to help you grow, scale, expand, and eventually exit. We actively collaborate with our portfolio companies to connect them with our expanding global network of investors and partners. Our approach involves regular strategy meetings and hands-on assistance to increase your chances of success. Apply for our program today, and our team will review your application twice a month. We can't wait to hear from you!
We are Mexican entrepreneurs with a deep commitment to service and a purpose-driven mission to create shared value for all our stakeholders. With over 26 years of experience as a company, we have served corporate and regional brands across Mexico and LATAM with 1RedBrand our Brand & Communication Operating System, building high-impact synergies for our clients, our team, and our ecosystem.
As part of our evolution, we decided to expand our operations into the U.S. market, beginning our journey in Miami with the support of SelectUSA. Like many companies taking this bold step, understanding local business models, market dynamics, and best practices for a successful expansion presented a unique challenge.
This was the exact moment Esra Talu stepped in, providing the expert, professional guidance we needed to consolidate a growth plan tailored to our industry specialization. Through GoGlobal, we received both structured, methodological support and deeply personalized mentorship—setting clear, actionable goals aligned with our real scope and capabilities.
Her mentorship has been invaluable, transforming our growth perspective not only for the United States but on a global scale. Esra Talu is a trusted business ally and a fundamental cornerstone of our ongoing expansion. We are truly grateful for her friendship and her outstanding professional commitment.
— Karyn Guzmán & Miguel Ángel Hernández
CEO, Verofax
"I extend my gratitude to Roberto Croci & Microsoft for Startups MEA for introducing us to the exceptional Esra Talu of GoGlobal & her wonderful team. Their assistance has not only helped us successfully close the round, but they have also become valuable strategic partners for our worldwide expansion."
"I want to express my sincerest congratulations to Esra Talu, GoGlobal, Wassim Merheby, Jamil Zablah, and the Verofax team on their recent achievements within our community. Witnessing such positive developments and ongoing progress in this field is truly inspiring."
Co-Founder & Board Director, Verofax
"Our fundraising success is owed to the unwavering passion and care the GoGlobal team provides. We are grateful for their support in bringing Verofax to the forefront of the tech world and look forward to a long-term partnership for continued success. Startups seeking a secure road to success should aim to have GoGlobal in their corner. We are excited about the journey ahead. Thank you, GoGlobal."
Your Questions, Answered
Explore how GoGlobal supports startup growth, investment readiness, and global expansion.
Find answers about GoGlobal’s startup advisory services, Investment Readiness Report, Expansion Readiness Report, U.S. market entry, fundraising support, and global ecosystem access.
What does GoGlobal do for startups?
GoGlobal is a boutique startup advisory platform that helps tech startups become investment-ready, enter new markets, raise capital, and scale globally. We support founders with strategic advisory, market entry guidance, fundraising preparation, and trusted ecosystem access.
How can GoGlobal help my startup expand globally?
GoGlobal helps startups prepare for global expansion by assessing their business model, market positioning, investor readiness, and growth strategy. We guide founders through market entry planning, strategic partnerships, ecosystem access, and expansion opportunities across the U.S., Europe, Türkiye, MENA, Latin America, and beyond.
Does GoGlobal help startups become investment-ready?
Yes. GoGlobal helps startups become investment-ready by reviewing their business model, investor materials, market opportunity, financial story, and fundraising strategy. Our goal is to help founders communicate their value clearly and prepare for meaningful investor conversations.
What is GoGlobal’s Investment Readiness Report?
GoGlobal’s Investment Readiness Report is a tailored review designed to help startups understand how prepared they are for fundraising. It includes strategic feedback on the company’s business model, investor materials, positioning, growth potential, and investor engagement strategy.
What is GoGlobal’s Expansion Readiness Report?
GoGlobal’s Expansion Readiness Report helps startups evaluate their readiness to enter new markets and scale internationally. It focuses on market entry strategy, growth opportunities, compliance considerations, strategic positioning, and customized global expansion recommendations.
Can GoGlobal help my startup enter the U.S. market?
Yes. GoGlobal supports international startups preparing to enter the U.S. market with market entry strategy, positioning, investor readiness, ecosystem access, and strategic partner guidance. As a Miami-based advisory platform, GoGlobal helps founders better understand how to approach the U.S. startup and investment ecosystem.
Does GoGlobal help startups raise capital?
GoGlobal supports startups with fundraising strategy, investor readiness, and investor engagement preparation. While we do not guarantee fundraising outcomes, we help founders become better prepared for investor conversations and, when there is a strong fit, connect them with relevant investors and strategic partners.
What kind of startups does GoGlobal work with?
GoGlobal works with tech startups that have a clear product, a committed founding team, and the ambition to grow beyond their home market. We are especially relevant for startups preparing for fundraising, global expansion, U.S. market entry, corporate partnerships, or stronger investor-facing materials.
Does GoGlobal work with international startups outside the United States?
Yes. GoGlobal works with international startups across multiple markets, including the U.S., Europe, Türkiye, MENA, Latin America, and other global innovation ecosystems. We help founders understand how to position their companies for international growth, investor engagement, and market entry.
How can I apply to work with GoGlobal?
Founders can apply to work with GoGlobal through the website by exploring our advisory services and submitting their information through the relevant contact or application form. Once received, GoGlobal reviews the company’s stage, goals, market opportunity, and potential fit for our advisory support.
Youth Board
At GoGlobal Youth Board, we deeply value the exchange of advice. Our Board is an engaged and socially conscious community committed to making a positive impact. We strongly believe that integrating social impact initiatives into your plans can set your business apart and benefit everyone.
Emir Talu
Co-Founder & Partner at Pentas Ventures
Asiye Tabanlı
Innovation & Growth Associate at Endeavor
Emirhan Kabakçı
Founder at LFP Studios
Büşra Şahin
Founder at e-Gönüllü
Enis Erdem Yurdatapan
Istanbul Co-Director
Startup Grind
Ela Talu
A&R Manager at Interscope Records
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