Marketing Strategist & Startup Growth Advisor
Usman Khan
Usman Khan is a seasoned marketing strategist, startup mentor, and growth leader with over 20 years of experience building brands and scaling ventures across the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond.
As Founder of Checkmate and a fractional CMO for high-growth companies, he has guided 100+ startups in refining their positioning, crafting investor-ready narratives, and unlocking new revenue streams.
Drawing on deep expertise in brand strategy, digital transformation, and go-to-market execution, Usman has spoken at industry events, trained corporate teams, and advised founders worldwide, blending practical business acumen with a passion for empowering the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Experience : 20years
- Speciality : Marketing Strategist & Startup Growth Advisor
- Email : usman@investorready.io
Entrepreneur & Brand Building Consultant
Yasisurie Kiribandara
Yasisurie Kiribandara
Yasisurie Kiribandara is a dynamic entrepreneur, celebrated fashion designer, and influential thought leader with a track record of empowering creative and women-led startups across South Asia.
Drawing from her journey of building an internationally recognized fashion brand from a modest investment, she mentors and consults on brand building, market entry, and investment readiness, guiding founders from idea to global scale.
As a sought-after speaker at forums including Startup Weekend Colombo, the Sunday Times Business Club, and the Global Entrepreneurship Summit at Stanford, Yasisurie blends strategic insight with creative vision to inspire, equip, and champion the next generation of entrepreneurs.
- Experience : 10 years
- Speciality :Entrepreneur & Brand Building Consultant
- Email : yasi@investorready.io