Q1: Why are all calls free? Because I want to first understand your need and assess fit. Paid engagements come only if we decide to work together. Q2: What’s the difference between fixed price and the alternate model? Fixed price = clear fees upfront. Alternate model = I don’t charge for my time; you only reimburse costs I must pay, available only if I approve the idea/startup/team after assessment. Q3: Are these solved in one call? No. Each service takes multiple sessions across calls, video, and text until the problem is solved. Q4: Who is this for? Early-stage founders, small business owners, or anyone with an idea they want to turn into traction, revenue, and investor-ready positioning—without burning money. Q5: Can you be hired long-term? Yes. I also take advisory, consulting retainer, or speaking roles after an initial assessment. I’m Rittik Das, a founder and strategist who has built startups from scratch without investors. I specialize in branding, positioning, traction-building, and creative go-to-market execution. I’ve repeatedly proven that creative thinking > capital when it comes to launching and scaling early-stage businesses. My focus is helping founders move from first thought → traction → early revenues/LOIs → investor-ready positioning. I have built FilmFinance.App, a SaaS platform that helps filmmakers pitch their projects, raise funds and manage investors with confidence. The platform enables transparent fundraising, automatic investor updates, and keeps filmmakers focused on filmmaking instead of paperwork. As a Blockchain & DeFi Advisor, I have been researching and analyzing the blockchain industry since 2011. I’ve worked in both centralized finance and decentralized finance, published thought pieces, and contributed to multiple web3 projects. Earlier in my journey, I co-founded Rebbe, and also led video production at Rage Brands LLP, managing creative execution and brand storytelling. Along the way, I authored two books on cryptocurrency, mentored founders across industries, and spoken at Web3 and startup events across India. If you want to validate an idea, get customers, build brand presence, or prepare for investors without burning money, I can help.