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How much should a startup strategic adviser cost?

There is no defensible US-wide published median for an independent founder decision review. Use identical briefs to seek written quotes and normalise total commitment before treating any range as a price benchmark.

The supplied context proposes $2,000–$10,000 for single-decision reviews, $1,000–$5,000/month for founder coaching, and larger amounts for fractional leadership. These are planning estimates, not verified market prices or supplier quotes. Compare cash due, equity, minimum term, refund/cancellation terms, prep work, available hours, amendments and post-review access. Ask what observable deliverable arrives by your deadline. ICF's global coach market data is adjacent-industry context, not a substitute for founder-review price research. 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study

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  1. 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study ↗coachingfederation.org
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