Origin story
It all started when they said: ‘take strategy out of your vocabulary.’
True story.
Having launched her career post-dotcom bubble, founder Laura Kisailus soared into innovative roles at early stage tech companies. Little did she know she herself would be in a bubble for the next decade—exploring the edges of possible using an interdisciplinary strength that combined strategy, tech, design, and business. A few revelationary experiences illuminated a stark reality: society wasn’t keeping pace.
She thought: I’d bet we could make real progress on some of the most pressing issues of our time by using modern methods. And so it happened, with roots in Washington and wings across the nation, she works tirelessly to uncover the opportunities and barriers facing humanity, our ecosystems, and the organizations tasked with leading the charge.
Here’s to asking questions, solving problems, and driving disruption.
“Do or do not, there is no try.” – Yoda
True story.
Having launched her career post-dotcom bubble, founder Laura Kisailus soared into innovative roles at early stage tech companies. Little did she know she herself would be in a bubble for the next decade—exploring the edges of possible using an interdisciplinary strength that combined strategy, tech, design, and business. A few revelationary experiences illuminated a stark reality: society wasn’t keeping pace.
She thought: I’d bet we could make real progress on some of the most pressing issues of our time by using modern methods. And so it happened, with roots in Washington and wings across the nation, she works tirelessly to uncover the opportunities and barriers facing humanity, our ecosystems, and the organizations tasked with leading the charge.
Here’s to asking questions, solving problems, and driving disruption.
“Do or do not, there is no try.” – Yoda
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The future is now and innovation is more than a buzzword—it requires adopting a culture where calculated risk and fresh perspective are rewarded. Our north stars? We believe we are all students, boulders are the shadows of pebbles, insights are data that sing, and great culture is everyone’s responsibility.
Behind the scenes
The future is now and innovation is more than a buzzword—it requires adopting a culture where calculated risk and fresh perspective are rewarded. Our north stars? We believe we are all students, boulders are the shadows of pebbles, insights are data that sing, and great culture is everyone’s responsibility.
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