Success Through Strategy

Helping You Achieve Sustained Strategic Growth

How We Help

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Strategy

Secure long term success through self-sustaining business models

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Innovation

Rethink challenging problems to create multiple scalable solution paths

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Transformation

Align solutions to strategy to create new markets and untethered growth

What We Offer

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Organizational Strategy

• Enterprise-wide strategy development and implementation
• Organizational design, restructuring, and scaling
• Change management and cultural transformation
• Leadership and executive advisory services

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Innovation & Integration

• Innovation ecosystem development and scaling
• Research & Development strategy and commercialization pathways
• Emerging technology assessment and adoption
• Public-private partnerships for acceleration

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Government & Defense Advisory Services

• Federal funding and acquisition consulting
• Government contracting expertise across array of vehicles (SBIR, STTR, CSO, OTA, PIA, etc.)
• Industry engagement with federal agencies
• Corporate-startup partnership development
• Market entry and commercialization strategy for government-focused companies

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Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• High-impact messaging and thought leadership
• Congressional, industry, and executive-level engagement strategy
• Collaboration frameworks
• Event design and facilitation for high-level discussions and deal flow

Who We Are

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Mark Ingram (President)

Mark Ingram is a strategic leader and transformation expert with over a decade of experience driving organizational change, innovation, and programmatic impact across the U.S. Air Force and federal agencies. A co-founder of a FastCompany® recognized innovative workplace and a 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® finalist, Mark has successfully designed and implemented enterprise-wide engagement, acquisition, and industry outreach strategies.

With real world expertise in aligning programs to corporate priorities, managing high-stakes budgets, and building strategic partnerships, he excels in creating actionable solutions that drive measurable results. His blue-collar roots; technical aptitude; training from Harvard, Northwestern, and Darden; and a proven track record in standing up, scaling, and optimizing organizations makes him an invaluable partner for businesses seeking to navigate complex challenges and seize new opportunities.

Success Starts Here

Contact us today to discuss how we can help you grow.