VentureArchetypes was founded to help grow the next generation of successful startups. We are a boutique strategy consulting firm with a national footprint and a global reach.

VentureArchetypes is headquartered in San Francisco, the gateway to Silicon Valley (arguably the startup capital of the world). We work with companies throughout the U.S. and around the world (previous clients have come from India, China, Taiwan, Ghana, Latin America, and northern Europe).

The VA Difference

The VA Difference comes from our experience and expertise. Over the past ten years, we have worked with more than 90 innovative companies in a wide range of capacities. Based on this deep experience, we have developed proprietary best practices and unique analytical methodologies that we leverage in our work.

In addition, our team draws upon many decades of real-world entrepreneurial and corporate experience in venture capital, startup operations, investment banking, and strategy consulting. We also have an extensive network of entrepreneurs, early stage investors, and complementary service providers.

Finally, we speak the language of investors. For example, over the past year and a half, we have participated in more than 80 pitch meetings at top-tier VCs including Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, Benchmark, Morgenthaler, and DFJ, among many others. We know what investors are looking for, and what will take you to the next level.

Our aim is to see you succeed, and we work diligently toward that end. Our extensive client and referral list is a testament to the quality of our work. Click here to view recent client testimonials.

Management Team

Key members of VentureArchetypes' management team are detailed below:

Nathan Beckord, MBA, CFA (click here for bio)
Founder and Principal

Jamie Davis, CFA (click here for bio)
Senior Consultant, Financial Strategy

Carlos Velez, Ph.D, MBA (click here for bio)
Collaborative Consultant, Life Sciences

Scott Milener (click here for bio)
Collaborative Consultant

Dina Moskowitz (click here for bio)
Collaborative Consultant

Diana Benedikt (click here for bio)
Collaborative Consultant, Venture Insight Advisors

Greg Robin (click here for bio)
Collaborative Consultant, Productivity Advisors

Jennifer Frank
Collaborative Consultant

We work closely with our clients. Every project is custom-- we don't outsource the work or use generic templates or software programs. For each engagment, we form a team dedicated to meeting and exceeding your specific needs. Our extensive list of client successes (and testimonials) is indicative of the "VentureArchetypes Difference."

To see our core set of values, click here.