Today marks the launch of an innovative consultancy model designed to provide sharing economy and marketplace start-ups and scale-ups with access to an expert panel of advisors that would typically be beyond their reach. Departing from the traditional one-size-fits-all advisory approach, Shared Advisory embodies the very principles it advocates for.
In the conventional landscape, start-ups and scale-ups often engage one or two advisors or Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to offer sporadic board-level support over an extended period. As an alternative to this rigid commitment to the same individual every month, Shared Advisory offers a streamlined, agile panel of diverse and globally renowned experts, available for consultations ranging from a 20-minute chat to more extensive sessions.
Shared Advisory collaborates directly with start-ups and scale-ups and is endorsed by Venture Capitalists (VCs) to ensure a substantial return on investment. With the backing of an extensive network of specialist consultants, it also assists larger organisations in achieving transformative change. This encompasses sharing economy platforms or marketplaces, as well as traditional companies looking to adopt sharing economy principles.
The sharing economy model introduces unique complexities, bringing with it a distinct level of both risk and opportunity. Capitalising on these opportunities, effectively addressing challenges, and mitigating risks can significantly impact the trajectory of a start-up.
Juliet Eccleston, a member of Shared Advisory, comments: “One person can’t solve the thousands of challenges a start-up faces. I see too many start-ups with limited resources rely on one or two individuals. The panel we have is incredible and I know that the difference we make will alter the trajectory of so many businesses. As a founder myself, the idea of this team having my back is extraordinary.”
Services offered encompass flexible board-level advisory support, start-up crisis management and recovery, oversight and risk management for investment firms, pre-investment engagement to facilitate funding, and strategic support for international expansion.
The panel comprises experts with experience at renowned organisations such as Airbnb, Meta, LinkedIn, Bolt, and Depop. It includes founders, authors, BAFTA nominees, veterans, MBEs, government advisors, and university professors.
Expertise within the panel spans crisis management and recovery, mergers and acquisitions, investment, finance, law, AI, technology, cybersecurity, branding, marketing, HR, carbon footprint analysis, trust and safety, risk management, and insurance. While launched from the UK, their geographical coverage already extends to Europe, the US, and Asia.
Visit sharedadvisory.com to discover more about Shared Advisory and how they are poised to support the success of sharing economy platforms and marketplaces.
