No Call Required

A fast, focused strategic read. No meeting needed.

Answer a structured brief about your R&D, product, or innovation challenge. I personally review it and send back a written memo with findings and next steps, within 48 to 72 hours.

What You Get

A written diagnostic, not a generic template

This is not an automated report. I read your brief personally and respond with judgment shaped by 25+ years leading R&D and innovation at L'Oréal, P&G, and Marico, and building a beauty and wellness company from zero.

  • A structured intake brief covering your challenge, stage, and goals
  • A written memo: what I see, what's working, what's not
  • Three prioritized next steps you can act on immediately
  • A recommendation on whether a deeper engagement makes sense, with no pressure either way
Standard

72-Hour Diagnostic

$299
  • Written memo within 72 hours
  • One round of clarifying follow-up by email
Pay & Start — $299
How It Works

Three steps, fully async

Step 1

Pay securely

Choose the 72-hour or 24-hour option above and complete payment through Stripe's secure checkout.

Step 2

Submit your brief

After payment, you'll be directed to a short intake form covering your challenge, stage, and what you want out of this.

Step 3

Receive your memo

You'll receive a written strategic memo by email within your selected turnaround window.

Good Fit If

Who this is for

Good fit

You have a specific R&D, product architecture, claims, positioning, or innovation-process question, and want an expert read before committing to a larger engagement.

Not the right fit

You need hands-on execution support, a live working session, or ongoing involvement. In that case, a Strategy Diagnostic session or a Fractional CIO retainer is the better starting point.

FAQ

Before you start

Is this really no call at all?

Correct. Everything happens through your written brief and my written response. If your situation genuinely needs a live conversation, I'll say so in the memo and point you to the right next step.

What should I include in my brief?

Be specific: your business stage, the exact challenge, what you've already tried, and what decision you're trying to make. The sharper the brief, the sharper the memo.

Do you offer refunds?

If I determine your challenge falls outside my area of expertise before starting work, you'll receive a full refund. Once the memo is delivered, the engagement is complete.

Can this lead to a larger engagement?

Often, yes. If a deeper engagement makes sense, I'll recommend the right pathway from the services ladder, with no obligation to proceed.