Susan Petrella, MBA, known as the Rockstar Consultant, helps founders launch, scale, and pivot their ventures.

Petrella specializes in getting clients pitch-ready, from story to building the deck. She coached teams for Social Venture Partners LA’s Fast Pitch competition, and at Cal State Fullerton, she led the High Impact Project Initiative for high-growth companies and taught marketing. She works with ventures in fintech, health AI, and life sciences, and her connections across tech and the arts open doors most consultants can’t. She also hosts Bounce, a series of conversations with Southern California’s arts and culture stars.

And yes, her favorite color is fuchsia.