You:
See your company as part of a “solution” that contributes (or wants to contribute) to reimagining our world
You value the collective more than the individual, the future as much (if not more than) the present and define success as more than just your balance sheet
Are in the “building” phase (think $0 - $30M ARR).
The How matters - you care about creating a company that is results oriented, fun + offers a seat to everyone at the table.
When you should call me?
You are stuck.
You are transitioning (team, product, strategy, etc.) and figuring out a new “something”.
You need revenue.
You just got revenue.
Your team is underperforming, too inexperienced, or just not there.
You can’t seem to find + hire the right people.
Any + all nebulous or seemingly insurmountable challenges - the harder the challenge, the more ready I am.
How I’m going to help you:
I’m a solver. I will bring my 20 years of building great companies to you and your team to collectively and honestly:
Ensure there is clear company focus + direction, aligned strategy AND the plans + resources to get it done.
Identify your biggest problems, work with the team to determine the root causes + build holistic solutions with the necessary tools so that we can achieve your vision.
Get the right players in the right positions
Offer 1:1 support across your team - thought partnership, problem solving, best practices and resources, specific tools (existing and customized) + direct feedback to support AND push folks forward.
"Jess brings layers of critical thinking and process to any given scope of work, while still intentionally creating space for ideation and innovation from teams. I know her to be fearless when it comes to problem solving, relentless when it comes to discovering the unknown, and unapologetically committed to finding the path that leads to the best outcomes for all. "
-Michelle Serrano, Executive Director, Playworks
What it could look like:
From long-term partnerships to short-term contracts, let’s talk and figure out where + how I can support. Options include:
Capacity Building + Thought Partnership (one time, ongoing, and everything in between!)
Strategy + Business Planning
Meeting + Retreat Facilitation
Transition Planning + Execution
Organizational Development
Specific resources - e.g. growth playbooks, annual goal setting, OKR structure, go-to-market strategy, communication planning
I’m here to help you find the focus, figure out how the pieces fit together, and learn to have the hard conversations - the essentials that build great teams, great companies, and create the foundation for new solutions as we rethink our world.
Important to note - I look for a fair exchange for the value I create, based on the capacity of who I am offering it to. I am open to thinking creatively about what that looks like including, but not limited to: annual retainers, equity, exchanged resources, and one-time contracts.
Let’s make sense of the complicated, figure out how all the pieces fit together and then get to the “next”.
