About Us
Starts was founded in 2016 driven by an observation: Companies were entering a market or developing a new product without analyzing the market first: competitors, market size, demand’s needs, value proposition...
We began by serving clients in the tech sector. However, it wasn't long before our portfolio diversified to include industries such as wine, food & beverage, non-profit organizations.
The boutique has operated all over the world, passing through San Francisco, London, Paris, Montreal and New York.
Meet Our Team
Lena Baudo
Founder & Marketing Executive
My passion for developing successful marketing strategies has taken me on a 15-year journey at various technology companies including Google, Microsoft, and small to medium-sized businesses in the U.S., Canada, France, Spain, and UK. I am a mentor for startups in accelerators and a university lecturer setting up actionable marketing and go-to-market plans. Climate Reality Project Leader certified, worldwide dishes fusion lover and mini cook, ukulele strummer, and standup comedian and co-producer.
Manon Maisonhaute
Digital Marketing Mentor
My desire to develop digital marketing strategies for companies led me to start my own business during my last year of college. I implement those strategies through different channels to maximize online visibility. I specialize in creating marketing materials, content on LinkedIn and blog articles targeting international tech companies while closely optimizing referencing tactics. Travel lover on a journey, exploring the world one meal at a time with my camera in hand to document every scenic view.
Lisa Patti
Voice & International Communication Mentor
Licensed Global Disc Provider MS CCC-SLP and Founder of C3Speech, Lisa has been empowering professionals from around the world with the tools they need to have the control and flexibility that is necessary for great communicators for 20 years. She developed the The C3 Approach which recognizes that there is a synergy between communicating clear messages, the clarity of speech and voice, and the impact of culture on communication.