VentureArchetypes was founded to help grow the next generation of successful startups. We are a boutique strategy consulting firm with a national footprint and a global reach.

VentureArchetypes is headquartered in San Francisco, the gateway to Silicon Valley (arguably the startup capital of the world). We work with companies throughout the U.S. and around the world (previous clients have come from India, Japan, China, Taiwan, Ghana, Latin America, and Europe).

The VA Difference

The VA Difference comes from our experience. Over the past ten years, we have worked with more than 90 innovative companies in a wide range of capacities. We've seen what works (and what doesn't), and we've become adept at startup 'pattern recognition.' We bring this level of insight to every engagement.

In addition, we've played an active, hands-on role in many of our startups' success stories (usually in a business development, finance, or advisory position). We love working with founders, and it shows in how we do business.

Finally, we speak the language of investors. For example, over the past year and a half, we have participated in more than 80 pitch meetings at top-tier VCs including Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, Benchmark, Morgenthaler, and DFJ, among many others. We know what investors are looking for, and what it takes to get to the next level.

Our results speak for themselves. Our clients have collectively raised more than $88 million in seed and Series A/B rounds, completed several exits, and executed numerous company-making business development deals. In addition, through the efforts of our collaborative partners, companies have raised an additional $100 million in equity financing.

In sum, we are 'startup junkies'. Our goal is to see you succeed, and we work diligently toward that end.

Our extensive list of client testimonials is an indicator of the quality of our work.

Management Team

Key members of VentureArchetypes' team are detailed below:

Nathan Beckord, MBA, CFA (click here for bio)
Founder and Principal

Jamie Davis, CFA (click here for bio)
Senior Consultant, Financial Strategy

Greg Robin (click here for bio)
Collaborative Consultant, Productivity Advisors

Diana Benedikt (click here for bio)
Collaborative Consultant, Venture Insight Advisors

Cindy Bedard (click here for bio)
Collaborative Consultant, Startup M&A and Corporate Finance

Carlos Velez, Ph.D, MBA (click here for bio)
Collaborative Consultant, Life Sciences

Scott Milener (click here for bio)
Collaborative Consultant

Dina Moskowitz (click here for bio)
Collaborative Consultant

Ryan Childress (click here for bio)
Venture Fellows Associate

We work closely with our clients. Every project is customized around your needs-- we don't outsource the work or use generic templates or software programs.

For each engagment, we form a team dedicated to meeting and exceeding your specific objectives. Our extensive client list is indicative of the "VentureArchetypes Difference."

To see our core set of values, click here.

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