Bouken Advisory

The Strategic Architecture for Scalable Success.
Transform raw ideation into investment-ready excellence. Powered by the Bouken ecosystem, our advisory track is available to the broader startup community.
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How This Starts.

"I've seen way too many brilliant founders exhaust their most precious assets – time and energy – lost in a slurry of conflicting advice, each given with the strongest of convictions.
Our role isn't to dictate; it's to provide clarity. We don't just share what we think you should do, we unlock an entire ecosystem of vetted insights, diverse opinions, and hands-on work from our expansive network. Your venture's path is unique, and there's no single 'right' answer. "

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Sam Nehme
Head of Venture Advisory
Ex-Founder, Operator, PhD
1. It starts with a Meeting
The first step is a single, no-obligation meeting for both sides. This is our chance to learn more about you, discover pain points, share insights, explore concepts, and identify a clear direction for potential collaboration.
2. We see how we think together.
You can't hire us off one call, and frankly, we wouldn't let you. This is a working session designed to pressure test your ideas, and figure out if we even want to keep going. It needs to feel right for both of us.
3. You walk away sharper.
We want you to depart with more clarity than you started with, no matter if our collaboration extends beyond this.
4. Access our expert network.
We gradually open up our in-house and partner experts as our partnership and your business evolve.

VC-Grade Strategy

At Bouken Advisory, our Advisory team brings together decades of experience from top-tier institutions and startups. We don't just advise - we roll up our sleeves and work alongside founders to tacke the toughest challenges in building a company.

Our extended team includes industry leaders—including successful
founders and Bouken's Investment Team.
Dr. Sam Nehme
Head of Venture Advisory
Ex-founder, CTO, COO | University of Cambridge PhD | Founder-in-Residence with VCs

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Amita Poole
Senior Advisor
Global Business Executive | Former Amazon | Audit and Risk | Governance | Capital Strategy & Oversight

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Ahmet Bakirbas
Venture Advisory Associate
Technology Strategist, PHD | Venture Fellow | Consultant

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Joshua Sun
Venture Advisory Associate
Entrepreneur | Scientist | DeepTech Strategist

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Where the Startup Community Finds Support

We're driving real impact—and our collaborative approach speaks for itself. Explore their stories and see what sets Bouken Advisory apart.

Taking our startup to Shark Tank Lebanon was the biggest leap of our lives. We knew we had a great product, but to win over the Sharks, we needed more than passion we needed unshakable strategy.

Working with the venture advisory team was a game-changer. They stress-tested our business with a Sharks’ lens, transformed our ask into a compelling investment story, and aligned our valuation with clear, defensible metrics.

Julien Farjallah

Founder of LOOP

Sam really took the time to ask insightful questions that challenged me to think differently and helped me understand exactly what venture capitalists look for when it comes to investing.

I recommend these sessions to anyone whose ever wanted to talk to a VC but felt it was too daunting.

Zach Tran

AI Startup Founder

The team at Bouken have been instrumental in our 0-1, providing deep advice on product fundamentals, growth strategy, and detailed analysis of our fundraising materials.

Opening doors to experiences and opportunities we couldn't have accessed otherwise.

Andres Martinez

Founder & CEO of Thoven

10,000+

Active users

Trusted by thousands of professionals worldwide.

Learning made simple

This platform has transformed how we train our team—easy to use and incredibly effective.

Mark, Technical Specialist
With us since 2009

500+

Courses completed

Over 500 courses successfully completed every month.

A game-changer

The e-learning courses are practical and engaging. I’ve gained skills I can use right away.

Lucy, Project Engineer
With us since 2024

95%

Satisfaction rate

95% of users report improved skills and knowledge.

Quick impact

A game-changer for our employee development! The flexibility and expertise behind the courses are unmatched.

Sarah, HR Manager
With us since 2022

1,200+

Companies

Join a network of over 1,200 companies using our platform.

Practical learning

Interactive, well-structured, and convenient. This platform has made learning a lot more accessible for our team.

David, Operations Manager
With us since 2020

150+

Hours of content

Access a growing library of comprehensive and in-depth learning material.

Chimera

Leverage advanced AI tools and founder community to access strategy support, accelerate product development, and streamline operations.

Product Development

Stress-test your idea, grow it into product, and develop your MVP. Get access to developers, mentors, and experts to help design and launch your app.

Expert Network Access

Connect with top advisors, service providers, and industry specialists for guidance, partnerships, and founder support.

Financial Planning

Organize your financials, set milestones, and optimize your burn rate to extend runway and attract investors.

Funding Strategy

Strategic funding guidiance, pitching guidelines, Chimera pitchbot, Insight exchanges

Grow the Team

Find your co-founder from our network, get help finding the right expertise, and HR and hiring services

GTM & Growth

Optimize your social media and branding. Develop a GTM strategy and marketing plan  

Pricing and Sales

Perfect your approach to market with guidance on pricing and help with sales and growth
Transparency & Independence: Bouken Ventures and Bouken Advisory are independent arms of the Bouken ecosystem. Advisory engagement is not a prerequisite for investment, and investment does not require prior advisory participation. We maintain a strict process to ensure the highest standards of founder partnership. At Bouken Advisory, our Advisory team brings together decades of experience from top-tier institutions and startups. We don't just advise - we roll up our sleeves and work alongside founders to tacke the toughest challenges in building a company.

Monday - Friday
9:00 am -5:00pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 6:00pm
Sunday
9:00 am - 4:00pm