how we help
We join your team as fractional leaders and operators — thinkers who also do.
From strategy to launch, we plug in where you need momentum most.
No overhead, no handoff — just outcomes that work.
Fractional Leadership & Execution
We are Force Multipliers
When your team hits an inflection point, we step in to drive clarity and progress. We don’t just design strategy — we execute alongside you.
Best for: Universities, foundations, innovation labs, and growth-stage teams navigating change or scale.
We help with: transformation, go-to-market, commercialization, and operational systems.
How we work:
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Diagnose – Rapid immersion to map what’s working, what’s stuck, and what’s next.
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Design – Build a practical playbook that connects your vision to measurable outcomes.
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Deliver – Lead execution shoulder-to-shoulder with your team using integrated tools.
- Outcomes: Strategic clarity, aligned execution, and measurable progress that compounds.
Outcomes: Strategic clarity, aligned execution,
and measurable progress that compounds.
Programs & Accelerators
We design and operate innovation programs that turn potential into performance. From accelerators to I-Corps initiatives, we build cohorts that learn fast and launch stronger.
PitchHU
Founder training and startup development
WPI ICORPs
Research commercialization and entrepreneurial education.
TechHU
Technology commercialization and startup acceleration initiative
Experiential Programming
Large-scale content and experience design at SXSW, on Broadway, professional sports, and retail.
Outcomes: Stronger pipelines, ready-to-partner ventures,
and scalable learning systems.
Content & Campaigns
Every breakthrough deserves a story that travels. Through our Smartest Studio and SPARKS teams, we bring your ideas to market through storytelling, PR, and experiences.
Smartest Studio
Interactive content & virtual production capabilities for cutting-edge digital experiences.
SPARKS
Strategic PR and earned media services to amplify your message and reach.
Product Launches
Rollouts that generate buzz and drive adoption.
Community Activation
Engaging campaigns that build and energize your audience
Sponsorships
Partnership activations that maximize brand visibility
Live/Virtual Events
Memorable experiences that connect and convert
Outcomes: Awareness, engagement, and movement
that drives measurable growth.
Software & Products
Tools born from our fieldwork — designed to connect insight to action.
Humble Home – Cohort and framework management for learning and collaboration.
Flow – AI-enabled CRM alternative that extracts tasks, projects, and relationships automatically.
Horizon – Self-service diagnostics (Sails & Anchors + Cover Story) for instant organizational insight.
IP Scaffold – End-to-end tech transfer enablement, from patent to partner-ready assets.
Outcomes: Faster cycles, better visibility, and data-driven growth.