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GM of Management Consulting
35 Years of Experience
Michael is a senior executive with more than 35 years of experience running strategic consulting practices at IBM, PwC, and, most recently, as Head of Consulting for the Americas at Cognizant. He is also a guest lecturer at Columbia and Baruch universities.
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Unlock sustainable growth with Toptal’s Business Model Innovation Consulting services. Our tailored solutions help you plan, optimize, and scale—driving success through strategic frameworks, industry insights, and cutting-edge innovation.
Business Model Scalability
Future-proof your business with scalable models aligned with market conditions and customer needs.
Disruptive Business Model Design
Revolutionize your industry with innovative models designed for breakthrough growth opportunities.
Revenue Model Optimization
Maximize profitability by reconfiguring revenue streams to align with current market demands.
Opportunity Discovery and Analysis
Explore new markets with a business model innovation framework designed to seize untapped opportunities.
Customer-value Proposition Redesign
Enhance customer satisfaction by refining your approach to business models and value delivery.
Innovation Engine Development
Drive sustainable growth by implementing processes, systems, and tools that foster consistent innovation and a culture of continuous improvement.
Competitive Landscape Analysis
Gain actionable insights by examining competitors to uncover gaps, identify opportunities for differentiation, and enhance market positioning.
Emerging Market Entry Strategy
Capture growth opportunities with business models tailored to target developing markets and their specific customer demands.
Operational Realignment for Growth
Realign your cost structure, business processes, and workflows to effectively scale and expand your business.
Digital Transformation Alignment
Integrate technological advancements to strengthen your business model and support growth.
Sustainability-centric Business Models
Create long-term value with business models that prioritize environmental and social impact for sustainable growth.
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Strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders and partners for mutual growth through innovative models.
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Our business model innovation experts, with experience at leading companies, develop and deploy tailored solutions to meet your business needs and unique industry demands for sustainable results and long-term success.
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Discover
A leader from our team assesses your business challenges, identifies opportunities, and recommends the most suitable engagement model.
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Define
A Toptal leader will work with you to define your goals and service needs – from full end-to-end delivery to consulting services.
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Develop
Once your service is defined and you have your talent or team on board, they will create your unique project timeline, process, and initial proposals, whether your goals involve optimizing revenue streams or redesigning operations for sustainable growth.
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Toptal will get to work, tracking quality assurance, handling project management, and maintaining the delivery schedule.
Michael Valocchi 
GM of Management Consulting
GM of Management ConsultingMichael is a senior executive with more than 35 years of experience running strategic consulting practices at IBM, PwC, and, most recently, as Head of Consulting for the Americas at Cognizant. He has focused his career on building consulting practices and advising clients on business, financial, and technology challenges, as well as leading business transformations for clients in a variety of industries.Michael is a senior executive with more than 35 years running strategic consulting practices at IBM, PwC, and, most recently, as Head of Consulting for the Americas at Cognizant. He is also a guest lecturer at Columbia and Baruch universities.
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Michael Valocchi
GM of Management Consulting
Michael is a senior executive with more than 35 years running strategic consulting practices at IBM, PwC, and, most recently, as Head of Consulting for the Americas at Cognizant. He has focused his career on building consulting practices and advising clients on business, financial, and technology challenges, as well as leading business transformations for clients in a variety of industries.
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35+ Years
Rachael Karaffa
Delivery Manager
Rachael serves as a Delivery Manager at Toptal with a focus on leading diverse global teams in developing innovative solutions for our clients. She works across multiple disciplines, including technology, marketing, and management consulting. Rachael specializes in managing people and client relationships, process optimization, and driving teams toward optimal business outcomes.
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Experience
9+ Years
Nuno Anjo e Silva
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
32+ Years
of Experience
Business Model Innovation Strategist
After three decades in CPG at Unilever and B2B at the Navigator Company, Nuno transitioned to independent consulting in 2020, managing transformation teams for top firms like McKinsey and taking on impactful freelance projects. To scale his expertise, he founded GTI Consulting, specializing in growth, transformation, and innovation, to empower businesses with strategies and tools to unlock potential, drive innovation, and thrive in a fast-paced world.
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Gayemarie Brown
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
20+ Years
of Experience
Digital Transformation Expert
Gayemarie is a management consultant with 20+ years of experience with global consulting firms focusing on digital transformation and AI. She is a sought-after advisor to Series A through C companies in AI, data, identity management, and MarTech. She has led M&A deals of $500+ million, working strategy, due diligence, Integration Management Office, and integrations. Gayemarie is a seasoned consultant dedicated to driving value.
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Francesco Castellano
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
17+ Years
of Experience
Business Model Innovation Consultant
Francesco has 17+ years of experience in finance, consulting, business management, and sustainability. Throughout these years, he has worked on more than 20 projects as a consultant at Bain & Company and launched Uber operations in Turin, Italy. Lately, he has founded Tondo, an organization spreading circular economy concepts, and Tondo lab, a company driving the implementation of clean and circular innovations. Francesco is passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Aishwarya Jayal
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
13+ Years
of Experience
Business Model Consultant
Aishwarya is an SPJIMR and Cornell exchange MBA graduate in finance with 13+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, and financial services. She has collaboratively built an early-stage startup from scratch, worked with industry leaders like Deloitte, and is adept in financial modeling, asset optimization, and business transformations. Aishwarya appreciates the opportunity to work remotely with passionate entrepreneurs and management teams to unlock growth in their organizations.
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Ken Zakalik
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
25+ Years
of Experience
Innovation Expert
Ken is a successful tech futurist and business strategist who has had a global impact. He has a strong track record of defining innovative strategies, building and leading high-performing cross-functional teams to optimize and create new products, develop new business models, and drive innovation and growth. As with every challenge, Ken is deeply focused on keeping people and companies continuing, not just reacting but also defining the future.
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Jerry Nemorin
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
21+ Years
of Experience
Financial Analyst
Jerry is skilled in financial modeling, valuation, M&A, fintech, startups, and raising both debt and equity capital. He founded a venture-backed fintech company that secured over $12 million in equity and $250 million in debt financing. His background includes corporate treasury roles in Fortune 500 companies and advising on LBO transactions and high-yield debt fundraisings. At Toptal, Jerry aims to extend his expertise to a wider array of companies at various stages.
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Agile Project Manager
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
29+ Years
of Experience
Business Model Innovation Strategist
An MIT MBA graduate, Michael served large corporations at Bain and helped build new businesses at firms backed by top-tier VCs (Kleiner Perkins, Mayfield, Softbank). He's led pricing work at a Silicon Valley firm acquired for $185 million and joined Toptal to work on challenging business problems. His work has led to the discovery of multimillion-dollar business optimization opportunities and contributed to a client’s multi-fold revenue increase.
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Verified Expert in Management Consulting
11+ Years
of Experience
Startup Consultant
Krittika is an experienced strategy professional who has executed numerous deals for Fortune Global 500 corporations while working at KPMG. Adept at conducting commercial due diligence, go-to-market and growth strategies, benchmarking, and competitor analysis, she is also skilled in data analytics. Krittika is enthusiastic about taking on new challenges and providing her clients with exceptional consulting services.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
18+ Years
of Experience
Business Model Innovation Consultant
Germee is an established finance leader who has assisted startups and mid-sized clients in the UK, US, and Asia in securing over $128 million in funding. As an investment banker at ING Bank, she guided clients through the buying and selling of companies, including advising the world's second-largest geothermal firm, backed by her valuation models. Germee has added value for clients in construction, retail, and manufacturing with her data-driven financial strategies.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
17+ Years
of Experience
Growth Strategist
Michelle is a visionary and curious leader with more than 17 years of experience in strategic marketing, business development, and finance. She contributes most effectively to projects that impact end customers directly and require exceptional collaboration and creativity. Michelle has a sharp eye for strategy and has worked with some of the world's top brands, including Ferrari, BMW, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Mars, Air Miles, Visa, Mastercard, and Accenture.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
34+ Years
of Experience
Business Model Innovation Consultant
Julio has diversified experience as a finance VP for multinationals based in the US and Latin America in the financing, pharmaceutical, luxury goods, and personal care sectors and distribution channels, such as retail, wholesale, and travel retail. Julio's expertise includes financial planning and modeling, investment banking, commercial real estate, fundraising, business plan development, logistics, company valuation, and strategic and visionary leadership based on innovation and creativity.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
14+ Years
of Experience
Change Management Consultant
Marita is a senior executive with more than 14 years of experience in human resources and operations. She has led change management projects impacting businesses in the financial, retail, manufacturing, and automotive sectors, and performed recruitment, selection, salary analysis, career path development, and work environment examination. Marita holds a bachelor’s degree in services administration, an international MBA, and has done postgraduate studies in human management.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
18+ Years
of Experience
Management Consultant
Over his 18+ years as a professional service provider, Olov has conducted 34 M&A engagements for corporate investors and 36 for financial investors, including private equity, investment companies, venture capital, and hedge funds. He has vast experience across many sectors in Europe, the US, and Asia.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
13+ Years
of Experience
Financial Analyst
Piero has over 13 years of experience in developing financial models of the most disparate nature, including capital raising, tax optimization, financial planning, and transaction structuring as a consultant and in the oil and gas (Saudi Aramco), technology (Amazon), and financial sectors (BNP Paribas). His focus is on modeling, FP&A, valuation, data analysis, and financial derivatives. Piero has co-founded and successfully launched an ICO for a cryptocurrency providing liquidity, Linker Coin.
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Verified Expert in Project Management
16+ Years
of Experience
Agile Project Manager
Jauna is a passionate Agile coach and project manager who joined Toptal to partner with organizations in developing world-class Agile systems, leadership, and teams. She has more than 20 years of experience in operations, Lean, and quality for companies such as Intel and Honeywell. Jauna has implemented and worked on Agile teams in aerospace, semiconductors, and medical devices in organizations that range from pre-launch startups to companies with over $150 million in annual revenue.
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CSR Limited’s digital transformation results in boosted sales performance and operational savings.
Challenge: Faced with increasing competition and escalating customer needs, CSR Limited, a global leader in the construction supply industry, was looking to offer more.
Solution: Toptal and CSR created CSR Connect, an application with a range of solutions. It digitizes ordering and payment processes for customers, manages accounting, and enables delivery tracking. The app uses JavaScript at its core, and the back-end platform is built on Amazon Web Services.
Impact: CSR boosted sales with enhanced customer experience and saved accountants’ time by automating monthly tasks.
Toptal helped us achieve our goals by bringing the resources to bear with very short notice, and very high-quality resources to boot.
Elmar Platzer
Digital Transformation Leader, CSR Australia
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