Business Developer | Nicolai Errebo Birch 💻

Strategy Consultant · Venture Architecture

Entrepreneur & Strategy Consultant

Personal site for my professional focus, with notes on markets and startups I find interesting, plus brief updates on capabilities, projects, and learning.

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Design thinking with a strategy backbone

A practical path from insight to MVP and market entry. I link each step to value, risk, and a clear decision to scale or stop. 

Number 1 representing the Empathize phase in Design Thinking, a crucial step for UX Architects and UX Designers.

Empathize

Listen to customers and the business context. Map constraints, jobs to be done and early signals.

Number 2 symbolizing the Define phase in Design Thinking, an essential stage for UX Architects and UX Designers.

Define

Frame the problem and venture thesis. Set success criteria, risks, and simple decision gates.

Number 3 denoting the Ideate phase in Design Thinking, a creative process for UX Architects and UX Designers.

Ideate

Explore options and select the simplest test that can prove value. Note where AI patterns may help.

Number 4 illustrating the Prototype phase in Design Thinking, a hands-on stage for UX Architects and UX Designers.

Prototype

Build a light MVP connected to real data and workflows. Keep scope small and measurable.

Number 5 representing the Test phase in Design Thinking, an evaluation phase for UX Architects and UX Designers.

Test

Validate with real use and core metrics such as time to first value, payback and adoption. 

Turn ideas into operating businesses

01

Set the thesis and portfolio

Select the right bets from market signals. Define a clear venture thesis and simple decision gates.

02

Model the economics

Map value drivers, unit economics and payback. Choose the few metrics that matter.

03

Plan go to market

Shape the offer, pricing and channels. Align sales and customer success on the first win.

04

Build the operating model

Define roles, rhythms and governance. Add responsible AI guardrails and a basic dashboard.

05

Scale and handover

Prove adoption, expand the footprint and document the playbook. Transfer ownership to run.

Selected organisations & collaborations

Digital Marketing Workshop

Strategy consultant with a practical focus

I help individuals, teams and organisations explore and shape new business ideas in a simple, measured way. If you need inspiration or an outside perspective for your next venture, feel free to get in touch.

Degree: Master of Science (MSc) 

in Information Technology - IT, Communication & Organisation

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