Our market intelligence and judgment are grounded in real decisions, real capital, and real consequences.
The work below highlights situations where our analysis, interpretation, and strategic judgment directly informed high-stakes decisions — across policy, investment, and market formation.
National Space Launch Policy & Interagency Strategy
White House OSTP & STPI
Led OSTP's portfolio of space, aeronautics, and launch policy studies as STPI program lead.
Led end-to-end development of a National Space Transportation Policy analysis, including commercial versus government launch trade-offs.
Shaped national dialogue on launch, exploration, and commercial space integration.
Briefed senior officials across NSC, NASA, and DOT on launch, transportation, and industrial base strategy.
Outcome: Provided analytical and strategic foundations that informed U.S. policy decisions shaping today’s commercial launch ecosystem and informed subsequent updates to national space transportation strategy.
Strategic Platform Development & Transaction Readiness
Infrastructure Technology Company | Tolling & Mobility Services
Provided senior-level strategic judgment and market interpretation in support of executive and investment decisions, supporting executive alignment and investment planning.
Developed roadmap for a next-generation transaction platform in the tolling industry, integrating emerging technologies and enabling cross-agency interoperability.
Co-led an operational transformation initiative that improved cost efficiency and profitability by approximately $5 million annually.
Advised on bid pricing and revenue model design for multi-year RFPs, increasing win rates and improving bid margins by 3–5 percent.
Outcome: Strengthened positioning for M&A and public-private partnership opportunities, delivering measurable financial impact through improved operational efficiency, pricing discipline, and strategic readiness.
Regional Strategy for a Growing Space Economy
Colorado Space Cluster Initiative Brookings Advanced Industries Series
Co-led analytical and strategic work supporting Brookings’ Launch! Taking Colorado’s Space Economy to the Next Level report, conducted in collaboration with the State of Colorado.
Directed research and modeling to assess Colorado’s comparative advantages across commercial, civil, and defense space sectors.
Co-led stakeholder engagement with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to define cluster priorities and growth pathways.
Synthesized findings into actionable recommendations that guided the state’s advanced industries policy and funding strategy.
Outcome: Helped shape the policy framework that positioned Colorado as a leading U.S. hub for aerospace innovation, commercial launch, and space technology development, laying early groundwork for the vibrant ecosystem that exists today.
M&A Due Diligence & Post-Acquisition Strategy
Intelligent Transportation Systems Company | PE Platform Acquisition
Conducted strategic and technical due diligence for a US-based acquirer targeting a European mobility firm.
Assessed product/tech fit, market positioning, and organizational readiness.
Built expansion plan and investment case for US expansion and new verticals.
Shaped pre-deal communications with target leadership and created job profiles for post-close operational hires.
Advised on platform strategy, GTM approach, and investor positioning from early-stage through product launch.
Designed core shipment processing flows and LTL quote engine logic.
Guided development of API structure, database architecture, and customer UX features.
Shaped messaging, funding strategy, and organizational structure during scale-up.
Outcome: Accelerated time to market and supported founder-led fundraising with clear strategic roadmap and compelling product vision.
These examples reflect where our judgment has been applied — not a menu of services. Today, this experience informs our Space Market Intelligence Program, providing clients with standing clarity rather than episodic execution.
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