About Us

How We Work

Our Approach: Collaborative, Grounded, and Built for Your Reality

We believe effective consulting is a two-way street. You can’t build lasting momentum without first understanding the terrain.

That’s why we start by getting close to your environment—your goals, your constraints, your team’s capacity, and where things have stumbled before. From there, we work alongside you to chart a path that’s specific, grounded, and achievable. We don’t just prescribe. We collaborate to create practical, tailored solutions that move your business forward.

Clarify

We start with clarity: what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change. Then we reframe the challenge so your team can rally around the right goals.

Align

We align systems, people, and priorities to get traction.

Accelerate

And we help you execute—with speed, focus, and follow-through.

Case Studies

Reframing Product-Market Fit to Unlock Institutional Scale

A private equity-backed sector leader acquired a company to extend its...

Scaling a Startup 150x

Working with a small entrepreneurial team to unlock a clear path to growth...

From Chaos to Clarity: How a Flailing Sales Force Tripled Revenue in Under a Year

Overview A national B2B services provider faced a pivotal moment:...

Skin in the Game Pricing

We don’t just say we create results—we back it up. Our compensation model includes a results-based component, because we believe in earning upside through impact.

Our pricing packages are straightforward and aligned with your success.

Ready to Shift Gears?

If you’re not moving as fast as you know you could be, let’s talk.
We’ll listen, get clear on your goals, and show you what’s possible.

Recommendations

Jeremy Liles Chief Innovation Officer

Whether building a sophisticated financial model, structuring a pricing strategy, digging into a product roadmap, or analyzing key operational processes, Rick excels at creating analytical frameworks that get to the heart of the issue and spur constructive conversation. I often find myself confronting a new business challenge and thinking, "What would Rick ask/say about this?"

James Tieng Education Investor

Rick is a relationship-driven leader who brings a thoughtful approach to key decisions and problem-solving. He is authentic and someone I would welcome the opportunity to partner with again.

Jim Franco Senior Product Manage

First and foremost, [Rick] can see AND communicate the essence of a challenge - he understands what's going on quickly and what can be done about it. Next, he takes the time to listen to those around him and bring forth the strengths of the team - it's genuinely fun to be a part of that process.

Ajay Kapur Entrepreneur, Machine-Learning Pioneer

Rick has been an unbelievable mentor to me as the CEO of Kadenze. He came in and completely revolutionized our entire business development strategy and process from the ground up. … I really hope I get to work with Rick again in a new company in the future.

Jim Triandiflou X-CEO, Insight software

Rick's combination of intellectual horsepower and caring approach make him a unique leader who I hope to work with again.

Jamie Nacht Farrell Entrepreneur with 5 exits

Rick can take your start up from red to black, has innate people skills which allow him to connect as a manager, colleague or business partner, and I would recommend Rick to any Senior Role that needs a "game changer" brought to the table.