Els Philipp is a startup advisor and founder of WithSAM.ai, a DIY SaaS platform built to help founders launch faster with fewer resources. With a track record of guiding over 100 founders and helping 18+ startups go to market, Els brings hands-on expertise across B2B, B2C, software, hardware, and FMCG. Their work centers on building repeatable, scalable business models through customer-centric validation, lean experimentation, and clear go-to-market execution. Whether mentoring solo founders or advising founding teams, Els focuses on turning vision into momentum and strategy into measurable results.