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Scale with strategy. Deliver with excellence.

Your international growth partner — from first steps to full rollout.
Expand your reach with expert-led solutions and proven market entry strategies.

Let’s build your expansion roadmap.

Clarity, Strategy, and Execution—Every step of the way.

Strategic guidance for seamless international expansion and e-commerce growth.

Internationalisation
Strategy

In-depth research and clear roadmaps for launching in new markets.

E-commerce Consultation

Adapt your storefronts, messaging, and operations for each market—ensuring cultural relevance and frictionless UX.

Growth Advisory

Optimize operations and drive sustainable global results.

Operational Setup & Execution

Handle the complexity of launching in new markets with structured implementation across legal, payments, and fulfillment.

Who we are
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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.
E-commerce
Internationalisation
Consulting
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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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LEADERSHIP
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Expert solutions for global brands

Expand. Scale. Succeed. Internationally.

Market entry planning

Strategic frameworks for seamless market launches.

E-commerce acceleration

Optimize sales and streamline global operations.

Localization expertise

Culturally precise adaptation for every market.

Regulatory compliance

Clear guidance through international regulations.

Growth strategy

Unlock new markets and drive expansion.

Data-driven insights

Measure, refine, and maximize performance.

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What our clients say

Results that cross borders

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Laura Vann
Founder & Creative Director - Laura Vann Jewellery

Gio is professional, hardworking and his friendly nature makes him such a pleasure to work with. No job is too much and he keeps calm under pressure. I hope to work with him again soon !
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Doreen Jaress
MySuccess Inc. California

Maya is the consummate professional when it comes to business and marketing. She's an expert at differentiation. She made a huge difference in business revenue at two very different types of companies since I've known her. She was highly respected by the executive teams and considered a trusted advisor.

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John Orcutt
Board Chair - Graniterock Company

Maya brought a global perspective to the business and contributed not only within the marketing function but across to the sales and product teams as well. She has just the right type of creativity: she sees a business challenge and formulates and implements pragmatic solutions.

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Maya has exceptional people skills and exudes competence in many areas of business. She has an amazing ability to pull resources together and make things happen!

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Wahiba A.
Senior Influencer Manager - Lounge

I have had the pleasure of working with Gio over the past years. Gio is always there to answer and support in any queries and has helped me to develop a greater understanding in e-commerce.

Without fail Gio has ensured every launch/sale has run as smoothly as possible on the website which has helped in supporting the professionalism of Influencer campaigns & collaborations.

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Ron Eagar
Principal and Sales Director - LBM Systems, Texas, USA

I was involved with Maya in a branding project that included the revamping of Actional from a EAI into a SaaS company. She was the project lead and did a fantastic job. Nothing but the utmost respect for Maya

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International growth, simplified

Clear, direct answers for global expansion

What makes your approach different?

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.

How do you ensure successful market launches?

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.

Do you work with early-stage brands?

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.

How involved is your team during implementation?

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.

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