Our Advisors.

 
Shayne De la Force

"My work is grounded in a simple truth: the most profound innovations often fail in the market, not in the lab. My commitment is to provide boards with the strategic commercial counsel needed to bridge that gap, turning technological potential into defensible enterprise value."

 

Shayne De la Force

Shayne De la Force is a seasoned strategic advisor who counsels boards and C-suites in the deep tech and advanced manufacturing sectors. His market-centric approach to strategy has been instrumental in guiding companies globally from Japan, Germany and the USA through complex commercialization challenges.

In a recent engagement, he provided the go-to-market counsel that enabled a robotics firm to successfully enter three new international markets, directly contributing to a 40% increase in enterprise revenue.

  • Our advisors are seasoned leaders who have served as C-suite executives, board members, and senior strategic operators within the technology and industrial sectors. Their expertise is born from direct, hands-on experience in high-stakes corporate environments.

  • Their qualification comes from having successfully guided companies through the very challenges our clients face—from complex commercialization and global expansion to M&A and strategic turnarounds. They provide practical wisdom, not just theory.

  • Yes. Our firm is built around a dedicated focus on these two sectors. Our advisors possess deep, specialized knowledge of the unique market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and business models that define these industries.

  • Clients receive pragmatic, actionable counsel from individuals who have been in their shoes. Our advisors understand the pressures and complexities of leadership and provide guidance that is both strategically sound and operationally viable.

  • Yes, our advisors have extensive global experience, speak multiple languages and maintain a robust international network. This is crucial for providing relevant counsel to clients who operate in, or plan to enter, global markets.

  • We match advisors to engagements based on a deep analysis of the client's specific strategic challenge, industry vertical, and company stage. This ensures the most relevant and impactful expertise is applied to every partnership.

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