A skilled guide for the toughest terrain.

Growth Advisory for Climate Tech & Tough Tech Startups

It’s called “tough tech” for a reason.

Solving for crucial challenges is a steep climb: It takes extensive capital, tricky commercialization, a deep "trough of uncertainty” and fierce headwinds. Ridgeline Strategy is the right partner to guide you up the mountain.

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"What we appreciated most about Ben was his approachable manner and thoughtful questions. Ben's advice on aligning milestones with each funding round and leveraging them for future raises was exceptionally helpful. Plus, his insights into managing development costs and timelines were crucial for improving our communications and reducing risks."

Nadine Auda

Founder, Rune Aero

“Ben evaluated a number of technologies for Conifer Infrastructure Partners and helped us to define our investment strategy in a new space. Ben combines his understanding of the technology with his extensive experience in company building and commercialization. The result is actionable advice and strategic insight."

Anna Stork

Partner, Conifer Infrastructure Partners

"Ben's guidance helped focus our efforts around market positioning, client acquisition, and pricing. His advice was extremely valuable in helping us think through our core value proposition."

Nisha Thirumurthy

Founder & CEO, Vybe Energy

"It was very helpful to leverage Ben’s experience both as a sounding board on our approach and for advice on scale up challenges. He helped us develop simple ways to convey complex technical ideas.”

Michelle Chao

COO, Phoenix Tailings

“Coming from very different professional backgrounds, building our entrepreneurial chops pushed us way out of our comfort zones. Ben was extremely thoughtful, knowledgeable, and kind. He has a special knack for listening and sharing from a sincere desire to help while respecting what our team has to offer. We came a long way, and Ben's guidance was a key ingredient.”

Anthea Lavallee

Executive Director,

Hubbard Brook Research Foundation

(Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study)

SOLUTIONS

Scale Up in Lock Step

Move straight ahead on the four fronts that you need to master for successful startup growth and longevity.

Organization Development

Use every stage to set a firm foundation for the next.

Ensure your goals match your current needs and future trajectory, and calibrate operations, OKRs, and internal communications so your team collaborates at its best and moves ahead in sync.

Technology Development

Optimize, de-risk, and develop to assure investors, ignite the market, and achieve long-term longevity.

Make more confident technical assumptions; pivot nimbly and in the right direction; pace development with fundraising to accurately time and de-risk implementation, commissioning, and testing; and understand the real cost of building your product.

Commercialization

Design and execute roadmaps in time with market demand.

Get external validation beyond your echo chamber. Bring your commercialization partners fully on board with your technology adoption and scale-up approach. Help customers become comfortable with the risk you’re asking them to take.

Market Development

Thrive alongside – or even change –

regulatory and market mechanism “immovables’.

Guide market mechanism evolution to capture the full value of your offerings. Protect your business plan from market or policy changes. Navigate regulatory hurdles for faster technology adoption and the promotion of a level playing field.

OFFERINGS

Expert Support for Every Stage

From pre-seed to exit, Ridgeline's programs and consultancy delivers the seasoned guidance you need for success throughout the startup journey.

Founder Advisor
For first-time founders
or founding teams

Get vital early support to build on solid footing and set a clear path to growth.

Set and align strategy (intersection of corporate, funding, technology scaling, commercial, and staffing)
See around corners
Assist with VC pitch and diligence decks
Provide on-call guidance

Fractional CTO or Chief Engineer
For commercial or scientific founders

Have ongoing support of a seasoned engineering leader with deep experience in fields like yours.

Work with CEO or chief scientist to build, grow, and manage the early technical team
Establish key milestones: technical, company, fundraising, and commercial
Establish patent and IP strategy
Establish tech leadership growth plan

Founder Advisor
Organizational Growth Consulting

Foster and scale a highly aligned, productive and effective fast-growing workforce.

Set up Round Robin Onboarding™ process to scale quickly and productively post-raise
Assess and improve team performance
Host training seminars to align and fast-track your team's success.

Fractional CTO or Chief Engineer
Technical Consulting

Immediate access to technical expertise to fast-track production and to capture more market and funding opportunities.

Establish user-centered designs
Lead hazard analyses and risk assessments
Write DOE grant proposals
Perform technology diligence
Evaluate competitive technology options