Meet our Team

Giovanni Pollarolo
Co-Founder 

Giovanni Pollarolo is an international e-commerce strategist with over a decade of experience helping DTC brands expand across borders. With a background spanning the UK, Sweden, Italy, and the US—including a pivotal role at Shopify—he brings a global perspective to digital growth, market internationalization, and partnerships.

As co-founder of his agency, Giovanni works hands-on with brands to design scalable strategies, localize go-to-market efforts, and align operations with long-term ambitions.

His strength lies in blending strategic clarity with cross-cultural insight, always focusing on sustainable growth and collaborative execution.

For a full overview of Giovanni's background, visit his LinkedIn profile.

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Maya Hanley
Co-Founder

Maya Hanley is a seasoned business leader with over 20 years of experience across e-commerce, SaaS, operations, marketing, consulting, and executive coaching. From leading Merchant Acceleration at Shopify to establishing EMEA operations for a U.S. tech firm, she has built a career on solving complex challenges and helping businesses grow with clarity and purpose.Known for her ability to inspire high-performing teams and deliver tangible results, Maya has driven double-digit revenue growth, led strategic rebrands, and managed international partnerships. Her workshops at Shopify were highly successful, reflecting her unique blend of commercial acumen and human insight.

Today, Maya works with e-commerce brands, founders, and leadership teams to remove operational friction, develop talent, and scale sustainably. She brings a pragmatic, people-first approach that combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

For a full overview of Maya’s background, visit her LinkedIn profile.

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FAQs

  • We combine strategic consulting with hands-on execution. You’re not just getting advice—you’re getting a committed partner who helps build and implement your international growth roadmap.

  • We use proven frameworks tailored to your brand and market. Our process covers research, localization, logistics, and post-launch optimization to reduce risk and maximize success.

  • Yes. We support both emerging and established brands, adapting our services to your stage of growth—whether you're entering your first international market or scaling into your fifth.

  • Very. We act as an extension of your internal team—managing timelines, aligning stakeholders, and staying close to execution from planning through post-launch review.

Expert solutions for global brands

Expert solutions for global brands

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