OUR CASE STUDIES
Regional Economic Development and Capital Attraction
Challenge: Regional innovation group lacked investor network and capital pipeline.
Approach: Designed and delivered customized embedded sprints — training founders on investor readiness while directly engaging aligned capital sources.
Result: Over $15M raised within 12 months; program expanded and institutionalized with federal or other funding supporting operations as a sustained platform in the ecosystem.
Fund Development for Economic Growth
Challenge: A state agency sought to launch a new early-stage venture fund to deploy federal SSBCI capital effectively while attracting private investment.
Approach: Structured the fund vehicle, aligned a network of limited partners (LPs), and established governance and compliance models that met both public and private requirements.
Result: A $25M public-private fund launched, creating a durable platform for early-stage investment and regional economic growth.
Fractional Executive Leadership for Nonprofit
Challenge: A national nonprofit required executive-level leadership to pivot strategy mid-year while maintaining program continuity.
Approach: Stepped in as a fractional support for CEO for 12 months — leading a full organizational reset that included a new fundraising campaign, program model redesign, and board/stakeholder alignment.
Result: Secured $8M in new funding and doubled program reach, positioning the organization for long-term sustainability and growth.