I don't sell clarity.
I help you find it.

Helping founders get unstuck on growth,
product, and positioning.

When your next move isn't clear

• Overwhelmed by too many priorities at once

• Stalled growth

• Attracting leads, but not the right clients

• Stuck between options

When your next move isn't clear

• Overwhelmed by too many priorities at once

• Stalled growth

• Attracting leads, but not the right clients

• Stuck between options

When your next move isn't clear

• Overwhelmed by too many priorities at once

• Stalled growth

• Attracting leads, but not the right clients

• Stuck between options

Why spar with me…

• I bring a clear outside perspective when things feel messy or uncertain

• I ask direct questions that uncover the real problem

• I help you decide fast and leave with a plan you can easily execute

Why spar with me…

• I bring a clear outside perspective when things feel messy or uncertain

• I ask direct questions that uncover the real problem

• I help you decide fast and leave with a plan you can easily execute

Why spar with me…

• I bring a clear outside perspective when things feel messy or uncertain

• I ask direct questions that uncover the real problem

• I help you decide fast and leave with a plan you can easily execute

Hi 👋 I'm Marcel.

Marcel Stredak - Business Sparring

I have

20+ years of experience

20+ years of experience

20+ years of experience

20+ years of experience

20+ years of experience

building products

and business ventures. I've

led global teams

led global teams

led global teams

led global teams

led global teams

shipped two iOS apps,

built and exited a company,

built and exited a company,

built and exited a company,

built and exited a company,

built and exited a company,

set up a mentoring program and

advised dozens of founders

advised dozens of founders

advised dozens of founders

advised dozens of founders

advised dozens of founders

on their toughest decisions.

Hi 👋 I'm Marcel.

Marcel Stredak - Business Sparring

I have

20+ years of experience

20+ years of experience

20+ years of experience

20+ years of experience

20+ years of experience

in products & online ventures. I've

led global teams

led global teams

led global teams

led global teams

led global teams

shipped two iOS apps,

built and exited a company,

built and exited a company,

built and exited a company,

built and exited a company,

built and exited a company,

set up a mentoring program and

advised dozens of founders

advised dozens of founders

advised dozens of founders

advised dozens of founders

advised dozens of founders

on their toughest decisions.

Hi 👋 I'm Marcel.

Marcel Stredak - Business Sparring

I have

20+ years of experience

20+ years of experience

20+ years of experience

20+ years of experience

20+ years of experience

building products

and business ventures. I've

led global teams

led global teams

led global teams

led global teams

led global teams

shipped two iOS apps,

built and exited a company,

built and exited a company,

built and exited a company,

built and exited a company,

built and exited a company,

set up a mentoring program and

advised dozens of founders

advised dozens of founders

advised dozens of founders

advised dozens of founders

advised dozens of founders

on their toughest decisions.

Work with me

Free

Discovery Call

10-minute video call

Clarify what's blocking you

Decide what support you need

300 €

Clarity Session

90-minute focused session

Get to the real problem with direct questions

Leave with clear decisions and next steps

from 1.000 € / month

Ongoing Sparring

Ongoing sessions for complex phases

Review decisions, track progress, recalibrate

Active support while you execute

Work with me

Work with me

Free

Discovery Call

10-minute video call

Clarify what's blocking you

Decide what support you need

300 €

Clarity Session

90-minute focused session

Get to the real problem with direct questions

Leave with clear decisions and next steps

from 1.000 € / month

Ongoing Sparring

Ongoing sessions for complex phases

Review decisions, track progress, recalibrate

Active support while you execute

What you get out of a Clarity Session

What you get out of a Clarity Session

Clear decisions

Leave with decisions you can stand behind, not a list of maybes.

Concrete next steps

Know exactly what to do in the next 7 to 30 days, and in what order.

More headspace

Free up mental space and move forward confidently, with peace of mind.

What we do in a Clarity Session

Align on context and your goal

Prep

Define

Pinpoint the problems

we're solving

Define

Map options, trade-offs,

and risks in plain language.

Define

Choose a direction
and outline next steps

What we do in a Clarity Session

Prep

Align on context
and your goal

Define

Pinpoint the
problems we're solving

Explore

Map options,
trade-offs, and risks

in plain language.

Decide & Plan

Choose a direction

and outline next steps

What we do in a Clarity Session

Prep

Align on context and your goal

Define

Pinpoint the problems we're solving

Explore

Map options, trade-offs, and risks in plain language.

Decide & Plan

Choose a direction and outline next steps

Companies I've worked with

Companies I've worked with

A selection of companies I've worked with as project lead, sparring partner, or advisor

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the free Discovery Call?

A quick 10-minute video call to get context and see whether you need a Clarity Session or Ongoing Sparring.

What's the free Discovery Call?

A quick 10-minute video call to get context and see whether you need a Clarity Session or Ongoing Sparring.

What's the free Discovery Call?

A quick 10-minute video call to get context and see whether you need a Clarity Session or Ongoing Sparring.

What kind of topics can we work on?

Anything that moves your business forward. That includes positioning, offer, pricing, growth strategy, product focus, fundraising, team setup, or even deciding whether to scale or exit a project.

What kind of topics can we work on?

Anything that moves your business forward. That includes positioning, offer, pricing, growth strategy, product focus, fundraising, team setup, or even deciding whether to scale or exit a project.

What kind of topics can we work on?

Anything that moves your business forward. That includes positioning, offer, pricing, growth strategy, product focus, fundraising, team setup, or even deciding whether to scale or exit a project.

Is this coaching, consulting, or something else?

It's business sparring. I don't give motivational talks. I sit next to you, challenge your thinking, and use my own experience to help you reach a decision you trust.

Is this coaching, consulting, or something else?

It's business sparring. I don't give motivational talks. I sit next to you, challenge your thinking, and use my own experience to help you reach a decision you trust.

Is this coaching, consulting, or something else?

It's business sparring. I don't give motivational talks. I sit next to you, challenge your thinking, and use my own experience to help you reach a decision you trust.

What if I need more support?

Then we move on to Ongoing Sparring, tailored to your needs. This can include regular sessions over a longer period of time, with optional async check-ins for support between sessions.

What if I need more support?

Then we move on to Ongoing Sparring, tailored to your needs. This can include regular sessions over a longer period of time, with optional async check-ins for support between sessions.

What if I need more support?

Then we move on to Ongoing Sparring, tailored to your needs. This can include regular sessions over a longer period of time, with optional async check-ins for support between sessions.

What clients say

What clients say

Shitwaiter

"From the very first step, I felt immersed in nature’s beauty. The guides shared incredible stories about the trails, the scenery was breathtaking, and the experience felt both safe and thrilling. By the end of the journey"

Christoph Schulze

Founder

Shitwaiter

"From the very first step, I felt immersed in nature’s beauty. The guides shared incredible stories about the trails, the scenery was breathtaking, and the experience felt both safe and thrilling. By the end of the journey"

Christoph Schulze

Founder

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Shirtwaiter

"Marcel helped me a lot across different areas of my business, from marketing and growth to structure, time management, and clear processes. Marcel quickly sees where the real leverage is. He asks the right questions, brings order to complex topics, and helps define clear next steps. Thanks to his input, I was able to sharpen the focus of my company, work more efficiently, and grow more intentionally."

Christoph Schulze

Founder

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Shirtwaiter

"Marcel helped me a lot across different areas of my business, from marketing and growth to structure, time management, and clear processes. Marcel quickly sees where the real leverage is. He asks the right questions, brings order to complex topics, and helps define clear next steps. Thanks to his input, I was able to sharpen the focus of my company, work more efficiently, and grow more intentionally."

Christoph Schulze

Founder