Move from
guessing to knowing.

Market orientation is crucial for startups to win, but often there’s not enough time, budget or predictability for lengthy, complicated and costly research.

Our solution? A research sprint for startups. 5 findings, in 5 slides, in 5 days.

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Who is this for?

  • Fast growth.
    You’re a European or US-based startup with 7-figure+ annual revenue

  • Service-based.
    You’re in B2B, financial services, healthcare, wellness, media or events

  • Deeply operational.
    You have an internal team who are deeply involved in the day to day

  • Yearning for perspective.
    You know you need an outsider’s view on where to play and how to win

How does it work?

  • Day 1: Kick-off to get company context

  • Day 2: Desk research on commercial & cultural growth

  • Day 3: Expert validation via 2-3 Salmon Crew experts

  • Day 4: Written first draft (evidence, hypothesis, implications)

  • Day 5: Report presented & discussed

What do you get?

  • A week of live and async work drawing from 15+ years’ experience

  • Access to Rob via an optional 30-minute daily check-in video call

  • 5 slides with evidence, hypothesis and implications for your brand

  • Lifetime access to Rob’s swipe file of strategy models and papers

Case study

Turn futures of finance into an example report?

Client testimonials

  • “Rob can tackle the most complex modern day brand challenges, with an acute awareness of the full comms ecosystem, and do it in record time.” Alex Dalman, Head of AI, Social and Innovation, VCCP

  • “It’s great how fast Rob turns things around. I’d never have gotten this with an agency.” Ilaria Pasquinelli, Chief Marketing Officer, LIONS

  • “Rob will learn whatever is needed to get the job done.” Damien Le Castrec, Chief Strategy Officer, Lucky Generals

  • “Rob’s adaptability made all the difference.” Amar Chohan, Founder, Department of Creative Affairs

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