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Dr. Sarah Chen

Market Strategy & Business Development Expert

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About

With over 15 years of experience in market strategy and international business development, Dr. Sarah Chen has supported scaling efforts for multiple Fortune 500 companies. Her strength lies in combining deep regional insight with strategic frameworks to execute growth, entry, and positioning mandates across APAC, EMEA, and North America.

Her profile ranks highly on VelorOne's Smart Matching engine for businesses seeking rapid market traction, B2B growth initiatives, or cross-border scale-up projects.

Expertise & Skills

Market Strategy Business Development International Business Go-to-Market APAC Expansion

AI Match Score

Based on project history and outcomes

92%

Success Rate

Completed projects with positive outcomes

98%

Project Highlights

APAC Market Entry Strategy

Horizon Ventures

Completed

"Enabled structured market entry across three APAC markets in under 90 days with localized positioning and activation playbooks."

5.0 (12 reviews)

Growth Strategy for Consumer SaaS

NovaStack

Completed

"Designed a 12-month growth roadmap resulting in a 240% increase in user acquisition and a 3x improvement in CAC efficiency."

4.9 (8 reviews)

Contact & Availability

Email

sarah.chen@example.com

Availability

Pacific Time (PT)
Mon–Thu, 9am–1pm

Location

New York, USA

Services & Pricing

Strategy Advisory

One-on-one or team-based strategy sessions

From $300/hour

Project-Based Engagement

Fixed-scope strategic projects

$2,500 - $10,000

Retainer Services

Ongoing strategic collaboration

Custom pricing

Languages & Cultural Fluency

Languages

English (Native), Mandarin (Fluent), French (Conversational)

Cultural Expertise

North American, East Asian, Western European

Education & Professional Background

Education

MBA, International Business

2013 – 2015

INSEAD Business School (France & Singapore)

Focus on cross-border expansion, venture finance, and corporate growth strategy. Capstone on SaaS market entry frameworks.

Bachelor of Economics (Hons)

2006 – 2010

University of British Columbia

Graduated with distinction. Specialized in macroeconomic development and quantitative strategy.

Certificate, Strategic Innovation

2021

Harvard Business School Online

Completed executive program on corporate strategy, innovation cycles, and adaptive business models.

Professional Experience

Head of Strategy – East Asia

2015 – 2021

Accel Partners Consulting Group

Directed multi-country growth strategy for regional clients. Oversaw transformation across APAC business units.

Strategy Analyst – Emerging Markets

2010 – 2013

Deloitte Global Insights

Supported LATAM and SEA strategy teams. Contributed to 10+ strategic publications and regional briefs.

Research Assistant – Economic Policy

2009 – 2010

UBC School of Economics

Conducted policy impact analysis and supported faculty research on global trade and fiscal reform in emerging economies.

Resume & Documents

Current Resume

Last updated: March 15, 2024

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sarah-chen-resume.pdf

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Additional Documents

Supporting materials and certifications

Professional Bio

1.2 MB

Social Profile & Community Presence

Beyond advisory work, get to know what energizes Dr. Sarah Chen and where she contributes outside of strategy sessions.

Hobbies

Avid reader of historical biographies and behavioral economics. Enjoys watercolor painting as a creative outlet.

Volunteer Work

Mentors first-gen college students through a global nonprofit and regularly facilitates career workshops for women in business.

Free Time Activities

Loves hiking in coastal regions, hosting dinner salons with fellow strategists, and exploring emerging food cultures.

Services Offered

Explore Dr. Sarah Chen's core service areas designed to support strategic growth, execution, and capability building.

Go-to-Market Strategy

Develop end-to-end GTM plans tailored to product, region, and customer segment with positioning, activation, and launch frameworks.

Business Model Design

Craft scalable, revenue-generating models aligned to market opportunity, customer insight, and unit economics.

Strategic Advisory Sessions

One-on-one or team-based strategy sessions offering focused insight on growth blockers, investor alignment, or market validation.

Client Reviews

John Smith

CEO, Horizon Ventures

"Dr. Chen's strategic insights and structured delivery made a direct impact on our APAC growth initiatives."

Amira Patel

Founder, Nova Brands

"Smart, collaborative, and results-driven. Would absolutely work with her again."

Pricing & Engagement Range

Typical strategy engagements range from $2,500 to $10,000 depending on scope and duration. Hourly advisory starts at $300/hour.

Engagement Flexibility

Dr. Chen supports multiple collaboration models to match your goals and bandwidth.

Advisory Calls: 60-minute structured sessions
Fixed-Scope Projects: GTM, market analysis, modeling
Ongoing Retainers: Monthly strategic collaboration

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