Growth Accelerator

Marketing strategy to scale—without the overhead.

Fractional CMO support built for early-stage VC-backed biotech founders who need GTM clarity, traction, and momentum—fast.

This is for you if you’re:

  • Ready to scale beyond founder-led growth—but unsure what to prioritize next

  • Seeking a sharper go-to-market strategy and a clear traction roadmap

  • Concerned you’re wasting time or budget on marketing that isn’t landing

  • Preparing for a product launch or expansion—and need a GTM partner to guide execution

  • Navigating investor pressure and want clarity on what actually drives results

The Growth Accelerator Delivers:

  • Messaging That Cuts Through – Nail your positioning with crisp customer insight and messaging that resonates across stakeholders.

  • Go-to-Market Strategy with Execution Built In – A focused traction roadmap, co-developed and ready to move fast.

  • Embedded CMO Support – Weekly strategy sprints and async input so nothing stalls, even when your team is stretched.

  • Real Momentum in 90 Days – Build pipeline. Boost brand equity. Strengthen investor confidence.

What’s included:

  • GTM Audit + Strategic Brief — Deep dive into your current marketing landscape with actionable insights to sharpen focus fast.

  • Weekly 1:1 CMO Strategy Sprints — Tactical, high-leverage working sessions to drive execution and unblock growth.

  • Custom GTM Roadmap + Traction Milestones — A co-developed execution plan aligned to your specific buyer journey, business goals, and timelines.

  • Investor/Board-Ready Summary Deck — Compelling messaging and visuals that translate strategy into credibility.

  • High-Velocity Input (SMS + Email) — Fast-turn async access for rapid decision-making and momentum.

  • Optional Extension — Ongoing strategic advisory or founder coaching to keep progress compounding post-engagement.

Why Rik Basi?

You don’t need more theory.

You need a strategic partner who’s led award-winning GTM strategies in the real world—and knows how to move fast without breaking what matters.

  • 20+ years of biotech and life sciences marketing leadership

  • Former Director of Marketing at Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Fortune 100 horsepower with startup agility

  • Proven record launching category-defining products
    Built across research tools and platforms

  • Certified Leadership & Performance Coach
    Bringing clarity, calm, and a founder-first lens to every move

I speak both science and strategy.

I’ll meet you where you are, cut through noise, unlock traction, and build what matters—with results that last and momentum that compounds.

What founders are saying:

“Rik is a dynamic leader and brilliant marketer who truly understands how to deliver value to customers and organizations.

Rik and I worked together on a high priority program, and his creativity, strategic thinking, and ability to manage challenging situations led to the team exceeding all its KPIs. Rik is a strategist, a great teammate, and his ability to consistently deliver results has made him stand out.

Any organization would be lucky to have Rik leading their marketing organization.”

— James Lovgren, CEO & Co-Founder, Aspiro Therapeutics