Venture Strategy Group
As the first think tank-backed venture advisory, we combine our proprietary insights on governance and frontier technologies, with operational expertise to advise the most daring thinkers.
For Founders, Investors, and Board Leaders
We provide 1:1 Advising sessions with our Director on:
1/ Actionable Research for Better Strategy and Sharper Communications
Good strategy requires accurate insight. We help founders design actionable research programs and cut to the chase. What you want is a faster product-market fit, and sharper communications with customers and investors.
2/ Partnership-Building Across Stakeholder Groups
Breakthrough ideas rarely succeed in isolation. Today's ventures operate within complex ecosystems. We help you design a repeatable method to approach stakeholders and build strong partnerships for robust growth.
3/ Board Matters
As companies move from early-stage startup to growth-stage venture, boards evolve. New investors join, independent directors are appointed, and leadership structures mature. We advise on managing board dynamics.
Note, as a private sector think tank, we do not advise government contractors or public sector actors.
Program Highlights
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VSG Leadership Forum
VSG Leadership Forum publishes interviews exclusively. It complements our more academic publication SITT Room and provides an official platform for practitioners to speculate more boldly on what the future holds. Learn more.
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Innovator in Residence Program
We believe the next generation of responsible and innovative companies solving grand challenges will be led by strong research centers that consistently deliver breakthrough ideas and monitor ideas’ impact. Learn more.
FAQ
For questions, please email the director Marvin@UnbuiltLabs.com
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Not at all - we are happy to help you think through ideas :)
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Innovation is a high risk, high reward endeavor. Our expertise can help you evaluate, manage, and reduce risks, but we cannot guarantee results. Know that we are here because we enjoy working in the field of innovation tremendously and we want to see you succeed!
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Yes, we do! Schedule a chat with us and see if we are a good fit. Please reach out to Marvin@UnbuiltLabs.com
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Like VCs, our policy is we do not sign NDAs, however, we treat all materials with discretion. Please see our Ethics Statement for more information.
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If only our jobs were that simple! At the end of the day, we focus on three things. First, you and your well-being; Second, business continuity; and Third, remaining competitive. We are looking to build a long-term relationship with you (our business model means we make more money that way). We will give you advice that is in your best interest even if the conversation is difficult.
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We always start an advising session with a standard "How are you doing?" or "What is on your mind?". If you have an urgent concern, we will work to resolve that first. If not, we are happy to talk about your latest initiatives, emerging trends, or do a product walk-through. How you spend the time is up to you!