Ambitious plans seamlessly delivered in partnership with our Expansion Gurus
We're expansion & scaling experts with global experience - ready to jump off the bench to deliver complex launches, integration and growth projects with confidence.
Our ‘why’
Founded by Carly Martin, ex-Amazon expansion pioneer with a deep background in cross-border strategy, go-to-market planning and execution, top-tier law and operational excellence experience. The vision was to deliver access to seasoned big-tech executive and inhouse talent when you need it most through cutting edge, client-focused solutions that flex while you grow and work with you as "one team".
Starting premise: Avoiding the pitfalls of the traditional consultancies (who deliver strategies and leave the implementation to you, and charge $$$ for the pleasure) and law firms (who also charge $$$ who aren’t equipped to fully understand your business, get off the fence and help you solve business problems). Venture Bench is different - we deliver what you need (before you know you need it) on tap, delivered flexibly.
We've been in your shoes, we know how critical it is to deliver results cost-effectively quickly. We are your committed partners - invested in your success - and we will help you navigate the impossible and build trust with your investors and executive team.
“Goals without routines are wishes; routines without goals are aimless. The most successful business leaders have a clear vision and the disciplines (routines) to make it a reality. “Routine sets you free.”
― Verne Harnish, Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't
Who Do We Partner With?
Founders, growth businesses, venture capital or private equity funds, SMEs and advisory firms (legal, tax, accounting). We are at our best when we support ambitious companies undergoing phases of high growth, scaling and change. They could be raising funds, launching new products & services, operating in a highly regulated industry, expanding overseas, conducting M&A/integration activity or leveling up their leadership to take the business to the next level. If it’s big, complex or ambitious, we've got you covered.
Imagine the craziest brainstorming session you've ever had, multiply it by 10, and that's what we promise.
We're the experts at making the impossible happen.
“If you fail to identify and analyze the obstacles, you don’t have a strategy. Instead, you have either a stretch goal, a budget, or a list of things you wish would happen.”
Richard Rumelt, Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters
Venture Bench Services
High growth businesses don't need consultant speak or theoretical strategies, they need a dot connector who will jump in to do the work - adept at strategy, planning and bridging the gap between strategy and execution.
We are at our best when we supporting ambitious companies undergoing phases of high growth, scaling and change or providing the glue between high growth businesses and their advisors to deliver cost-effective, high-impact partnerships amongst teams.
Sometimes you may need to push hard on recruiting talent but then may need to pivot to lead generation, sales and growth, or raise capital. You may not have the budget or need for a full slate of execs, but want to tap into top tier cross-functional experience to make critical business decisions and execute on fundamental priorities adapting quickly. We are accustomed to jumping into new environments and quickly assessing challenges. This agility allows us to make informed decisions and implement new initiatives and changes quickly, to accelerate your business’s growth trajectory.
We flex our resources when you don't have on tap capacity internally to work within your needs, when you need it. We understand that every company and their business challenges are unique, and we tailor our approach to fit the specific needs and goals of the your business, leading to more effective strategies and outcomes.