Because change is hard and makes most of us uncomfortable, even the best ideas will face skepticism and resistance. To build the future, we must first win over skeptics, forge strategic relationships, and create the time and space for ideas to take root and mature.

We’ve always known that change is the only constant, but this year invited us to put that reality into practice. We became more creative and nimble to develop our business and live out our mission – supporting impact-driven leaders who build a better future for people and the planet.

Founders of B2B companies often drive sales and relationships in the beginning, but this high-touch approach isn't scalable. As you grow your business and expand your team, you need a consistent brand message and repeatable sales process to succeed.

Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) just wrapped up their first every Massachusetts Social Impact Cohort. It was an honor to work with this group of incredible leaders for six months to elevate their pitches and corporate communications skills.

From our partners at Atelierlks: Emotional Connection. Urgency. Visual Impact.

Every superhero has their origin story. Our passion is helping leaders uncover and refine their own. As we’ve coached founders in the art and science of the pitch, we’ve seen how powerful stories move audiences to action. Here are 3 steps to crafting a story that will transform your pitch:

Congratulations to Native Orthopaedics on their new brand launch! We partnered with them to create a brand and website that showcases their innovation.

Congratulations to Vinci VR on its new brand and website, which reflect its renewed focus on alternative energy VR education.

Congratulations to Leadership Rhode Island on another impactful year! Their 2023 Impact Report titled “Restoring the Village” was all about strengthening our web of connections by embracing our humanity.

Congratulations to Reliant Health Partners on their new brand launch! We worked with Reliant on a bold brand refresh and a new website for their next chapter of growth.

Congrats to our longtime partner John Bates! This week marks the 100th episode of the Live Like a Leader Podcast, where John hosts thought provoking conversations with high-quality leaders

Congratulations to BlueSwell Cohort IV on their recent graduation! Through five months of targeted BlueSwell programming, these startups rode the waves of early entrepreneurship and are on track to generate lasting change.

Powerful films can inspire real change. Congratulations to Global Movie Nights on their new brand launch! We worked with Plant City’s founder Kim Anderson to launch a new brand and website for Global Movie Nights, a movement to inspire thoughtful discussions about plant-based living.

The world is always changing, and right now, nearly every industry is talking about AI. However, these emerging technologies lack the irreplaceable element of human curiosity, which encourages us to experiment and allows us to innovate.

Whatever lies ahead, together, we can shift the balance toward equity and empowerment. Now and always, we’re grateful for our community, and we’re excited to share a look back on 2023. Here’s to everyone fighting for a better world in ways big, small, and hopeful.

Congrats to the newest graduates of the GSAP biotech program. This is our third year teaming up with JETRO & CIC Cambridge to empower Japanese biotech startups through powerful pitches and storytelling.

Congratulations to Stackpoint on the launch of their new brand! We worked with them to craft a bold new brand for their future.

Twenty years ago, I was commissioned as an officer in the Singapore Army. This was the beginning of my evolving career – from military, to design school, to starting a consulting business. Here are 3 leadership lessons that have stuck with me all these years.

To SeaAhead, the ocean is not a victim, but an endless source of opportunity and innovation. SeaAhead Board Member and Partner Donna Hazard had an opportunity to speak about the power of the Bluetech at TEDxBoston, and we were honored to play a role in developing her talk.

Over the years, we've helped hundreds of startup founders craft pitches that raise funds, attract partners, and win customers. Here are our three key ingredients for a powerful pitch – no matter your industry.