Partner
Philip Guarino
With 25+ years of C-suite experience in more than 50 countries, Philip has worked as an executive, entrepreneur, consultant & advisor across multiple industries. He has been instrumental in building and scaling new businesses and across geographies, working with C-level executives to define & execute strategies that drive growth and transformation.
International Market Entry
Expanding across borders brings unique challenges—from navigating unfamiliar regulations to adapting your sales approach.
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Comprehensive Market Entry Strategy
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Localized Operations Design
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Strategic Partnerships and Local Expertise
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Revenue System Adaptation
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Scalable Team Structures
Go-to-Market Strategy
As your business grows, so should your go-to-market strategy. We help you to refine and strengthen your approach across the following areas:
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Market positioning and messaging
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Customer acquisition strategy development:
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Industry awareness and brand building
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Revenue acceleration strategy
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Strategic partnership development
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Turbocharge innovation with new technologies
Executive Advisory Boards
An effective advisory board provides valuable insights, adds industry credibility & aids in strategic initiatives such as fundraising and client acquisition.
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Advisory board design and creation
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Identifying gaps & needs
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Sourcing and recruiting top-tier advisors
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Leveraging industry connections
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Ongoing board management and support
Our Unique Position
Scaling across borders is exciting, but it’s also fraught with risk. The wrong move can be expensive in the short term, consuming time and resources with little return. More critically, missteps can erode brand equity, damage customer trust, and make it difficult to reclaim lost market share. At Catalysta, we mitigate these risks by leveraging our deep market expertise, multilingual capabilities, and strong local networks, so you can expand confidently, knowing your strategy is built on a solid foundation.
Envision launching into a new market and seeing traction from day one, with tailored strategies that fit the local landscape and connections to key players who accelerate your success.
SCALE WITHOUT LIMITS
At Catalysta, we engineer breakthrough moments for established European companies. We partner with scale-ups that have validated their model but now face the complexities of scaling further. Whether you’re struggling to break through growth plateaus, expand internationally, or overhaul your operations, we help you multiply your impact with precision.
The Strategic Imperative of Going Global
For many companies, international expansion isn’t just a growth opportunity—it’s a strategic necessity.
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Unlock New Revenue Streams: Saturating your home market limits growth potential. Expanding abroad opens up new customer segments and untapped demand.
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Diversify Market Risk: Relying on a single market makes your business vulnerable to local downturns. Expanding internationally spreads risk across multiple geographies.
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Access Local Financing: Entering new markets can attract regional investors and unlock local financing opportunities.
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Strengthen Brand Equity: A global presence signals industry leadership and boosts credibility with customers, partners, and investors.
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Capture Market Leadership: Moving early into new markets helps you establish dominance before competitors enter.
Going global isn’t just about selling abroad—it’s about building a resilient, diversified, and scalable business poised for future growth.
Partner
Philip Guarino
With 25+ years of C-suite experience in more than 50 countries, Philip has worked as an executive, entrepreneur, consultant & advisor across multiple industries. He has been instrumental in building and scaling new businesses and across geographies, working with C-level executives to define & execute strategies that drive growth and transformation.
Advisor
Ivan Comerma
With over 25 years of diverse experience as a trader, portfolio manager, entrepreneur, startup CEO, board adviser, and seed investor, Ivan has developed deep expertise in strategic thinking, governance, and financial sustainability.
Advisor
Gabrielle Shaw
At the heart of every influential brand lies a compelling story (waiting to be told). Gabrielle's journey began 25 years ago, weaving these stories into narratives, in journalism and advertising, which led her to establish Gabrielle Shaw.
Partner
Renee Hartmann
An American living in Portugal, Renee brings 25+ years of experience in the consumer brand and retail sector, advising start-ups and scale-ups on strategic growth, branding, marketing, go to market, and expansion. She helps leading companies to expand globally, build enduring brands, adopt new technology, and innovate for the future.
Growth Acceleration Services
When your growth has stalled or you’re facing new scaling hurdles, we provide a roadmap to:
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Break Revenue Plateaus: Identify and overcome sticking points that limit your growth.
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Unlock Market Potential: Discover untapped segments and revenue streams.
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Build Resilient Systems: Scale operations without losing quality or efficiency.
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Eliminate Bottlenecks: Remove barriers that slow your growth trajectory.
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Unlock Innovation: Integrate new technologies that can help your firm scale globally.
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Ensure Sustainable Growth: Create frameworks that support long-term expansion.
You’ll experience predictable revenue acceleration and an operational model that can handle 5-10x growth.
Meet the Team
We are a multilingual, multicultural team with extensive hands-on experience working with top companies across the U.S., Asia, Latin America, and Europe. This diversity gives us a deep understanding of market-specific challenges and cultural nuances, helping us navigate complex environments effectively. Our unique blend of global expertise and local insight allows us to spot opportunities others miss and execute with precision.
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Partner
Philip Guarino
With 25+ years of C-suite experience in more than 50 countries, Philip has worked as an executive, entrepreneur, consultant & advisor across multiple industries. He has been instrumental in building and scaling new businesses and across geographies, working with C-level executives to define & execute strategies that drive growth and transformation.
Partner
Renee Hartmann
An American living in Portugal, Renee brings 25+ years of experience in the consumer brand and retail sector, advising start-ups and scale-ups on strategic growth, branding, marketing, go to market, and expansion. She helps leading companies to expand globally, build enduring brands, adopt new technology, and innovate for the future.
Advisor
Gabrielle Shaw
At the heart of every influential brand lies a compelling story (waiting to be told). Gabrielle's journey began 25 years ago, weaving these stories into narratives, in journalism and advertising, which led her to establish Gabrielle Shaw.
Advisor
Ivan Comerma
With over 25 years of diverse experience as a trader, portfolio manager, entrepreneur, startup CEO, board adviser, and seed investor, Ivan has developed deep expertise in strategic thinking, governance, and financial sustainability.