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Raihan I.

Empowering Founders to Scale with Confidence: Fractional Leader & Strategic Architect for High-Velocity Growth

Raihan Islam champions entrepreneurial success as a transformative advisory leader, merging extensive experience in product management, cybersecurity, legal, and operations into a cohesive force for scaling startups. Leading by example at High-Velocity Startups, Raihan constructs and deploys the revolutionary Velocity OS™ to foster systematized growth. His work extends beyond business—advocating for Ukrainian sovereignty, veteran mental health, and ethical governance. With over 25 years in diverse global roles, Raihan's strategic insight and versatile expertise offer founders not just growth, but the ability to make a profound impact.

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Work

Shareholder and Director Update

Experience

Jan 2024 — Present
Fusion Flow Software

Fusion Flow Software

Chief Operating Officer

Fusion Flow Software, a Microsoft Partner, optimizes Dynamics 365 ERP solutions to transform enterprises.

  • Played a pivotal role in securing projects that increased client revenue by 40% by optimizing ERP processes.
  • Introduced AI-driven models that enhanced data-driven insights, saving clients $500K in cloud costs annually.
  • Launched a new service line focused on ERP customization, which accounted for a 25% increase in company revenue.
Oct 2023 — Present
High-Velocity Startups

High-Velocity Startups

Principal Advisor

High-Velocity Startups, under defineXTEND Ltd, accelerates startups towards profitability and frees owners to focus on impact.

  • Transformed operational efficiency for multiple 7-figure businesses, allowing owners to focus on profit and impact, resulting in a 20% increase in net profit margins.
  • Implemented the STRIVE™ Method, boosting startup momentum and achieving key milestones 50% faster than previous timelines.
  • Expanded advisory services, leading to a 35% increase in client acquisition and securing more than £2 million in additional funding for startups.
Aug 2023 — Present
defineXTEND

defineXTEND

Managing Director

defineXTEND is a consultancy offering legal, technology, and management services to drive business growth.

  • Integrated services from Inspire Creative IT and build AI-driven products, improving client satisfaction by 30%.
  • Kept co-founder alignment and strategy on track, mitigating risks and fostering smooth project execution.
  • Implemented dispute resolution strategies that resolved 90% of conflicts at board level, enhancing governance.
Feb 2022 — Present
Everything Will Be Ukraine / Все буде Україна

Everything Will Be Ukraine / Все буде Україна

Co-Founder and Co-Organizer

Everything will be Ukraine is an information resource started after Russia expanded its war. It inspires donations to make a difference in Ukraine.

  • Co-founded a platform to boost transparency and encourage donor confidence, leading to a substantial increase in funding for critical needs.
  • Led a team of volunteers to streamline the supply delivery process, enhancing efficiency by 30%.
  • Developed a robust social media campaign that increased engagement by 150%, spreading awareness and mobilizing resources effectively.
Mar 2021 — Present
Inspire Creative IT

Inspire Creative IT

Non Executive Director

Inspire Creative IT delivers sophisticated tech solutions for small businesses with creative integration.

Aug 2024 — Sep 2025
Novark Technologies, Inc.™

Novark Technologies, Inc.™

Revenue & Ops Partner

Novark Technologies, Inc. is a U.S.-based provider of custom thermal management solutions.

  • Facilitated the launch of new thermal management products, capturing a 15% market share within six months.
  • Streamlined revenue operations processes, reducing response times to client inquiries by 25%.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to enhance product design, increasing product efficiency by 20%.
Jan 2023 — Jul 2025
Cyberplex

Cyberplex

Advisor

Cyberplex designs solar-centered, disaster-resistant, and grid-optional homes using cutting-edge technology.

Mar 2021 — Aug 2023
defineXTEND

defineXTEND

Non Executive Director

Mar 2021 — Jul 2025
Korbis

Korbis

Advisor

Korbis connects jobsite risks to solutions in construction.

Mar 2018 — Mar 2021
Korbis

Korbis

Advisor and Consultant

Mar 2018 — Jul 2025
Creative Concrete

Creative Concrete

Advisor

Creative Concrete is a leading architectural and industrial concrete company in Minot, ND.

Aug 2012 — Mar 2021
Inspire Creative IT

Inspire Creative IT

Managing Director

  • Founded a consulting business that expanded to serve clients in over 5 countries, enhancing international presence significantly.
  • Developed over 50 software projects, streamlining operations for SMEs across different industries.
  • Provided comprehensive business advisory services, resulting in a 40% improvement in client business operations.
Dec 2000 — Mar 2021
defineXTEND

defineXTEND

Director and Key Architect