Practice Areas

Three disciplines built on 25+ years of field-tested execution at Microsoft, Cisco, and Sage.

Our Approach

Strategy that translates to revenue.

Every engagement is grounded in real-world execution experience. We don't deliver theoretical frameworks. We build practical, implementable strategies that drive measurable results.

BUILD THE PARTNER ECOSYSTEM YOUR REVENUE DESERVES.

Channel Strategy & Architecture

Channel strategy is the core of what we do. With 25+ years designing and scaling partner ecosystems at Microsoft, Cisco, and Sage, we help technology companies build indirect sales motions that generate scalable, repeatable revenue through the right partners in the right markets.

This is not theoretical framework work. We have designed partner programs across 23 countries, built ISV partnerships that generated $350M+ in partner-led revenue, and driven 900% growth in a hyperscaler alliance. We have built and managed ecosystems spanning VARs, distributors, MSPs, GSIs, and cloud service providers, and we know where the models break down and why.

What we deliver

Partner program design and architecture
Channel segmentation and tiering
Go-to-market motion development
Partner recruitment and onboarding frameworks
Channel conflict management
Hyperscaler and cloud marketplace GTM strategy

Where this has worked

Scaled a global channel operating model across U.S., EMEA, and APAC at Sage, establishing VAR, distributor, MSP, and hyperscaler ecosystems that drove $350M+ in channel-sourced revenue
Negotiated a 5-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWS, securing multimillion-dollar co-investment
Managed 400+ global resellers and Licensing Solution Providers across Microsoft's enterprise business, representing 72% of global enterprise licensing revenue
Revitalized underperforming partner ecosystems, achieving 83% revenue growth through redesigned GTM strategy and partnership frameworks

ALIGN PARTNER BEHAVIOR WITH YOUR BUSINESS OUTCOMES.

Incentive Design & Revenue Architecture

Incentive programs are the engine of partner motivation, but most are managed as cost centers rather than engineered for revenue performance. We design and optimize channel incentive structures, from MDF and co-op programs to rebate architectures and SPIF programs, that drive the behaviors you need while maximizing ROI on your channel investment.

We have managed a $1B+ global incentive budget at Microsoft, rebuilt a program that reversed a decade-first revenue decline in enterprise licensing, and recovered $103M in annual recurring revenue through commercial architecture redesign. We treat incentive design as revenue architecture, not administration.

What we deliver

Incentive program design and rationalization
MDF and co-op program architecture
Rebate, discount, and SPIF structure design
Commercial model optimization (renewals, ARR, pricing)
Partner satisfaction and performance benchmarking
Incentive program ROI analysis

Where this has worked

Rebuilt Microsoft's $1B+ enterprise partner incentive program, producing +16 pts in customer satisfaction, +27 pts in partner satisfaction, and 7.6% EA revenue growth while total Microsoft revenue fell 8.8%
Recovered $103M in annual recurring revenue through commercial architecture redesign: renewal rates improved from 86% to 94% ($78M/yr) and discounting reduced from 38% to 32% ($25M/yr)
Restructured partner incentive model for Intuit QuickBooks Online, driving cloud revenue 2.6x higher than legacy desktop products
Designed a $75M channel incentive and pricing program that increased distribution revenue by 29%
Governing principles from the Microsoft incentive reset remained in place after departure and were adopted across SMB, Academic, and other segments

STRUCTURE THE DEALS THAT OPEN NEW MARKETS.

Commercialization & Deal Architecture

The difference between a partnership that generates press releases and one that generates revenue is in the commercial structure. We architect licensing frameworks, strategic alliances, and go-to-market agreements that create durable value for both parties, whether the deal is a $12M technology sponsorship or a cross-portfolio enterprise agreement spanning 8 countries.

We have negotiated Microsoft's first Formula One partnership, built the Deal Desk function for a $1.4B business division, and structured enterprise agreements that became industry standards. We bring the same rigor to startup commercialization, investor readiness, and Series A preparation.

What we deliver

Strategic alliance structuring and negotiation
Licensing model and enterprise agreement design
Deal desk creation and pricing strategy
Investor readiness and Series A preparation
Partnership lifecycle management
Cross-border deal structuring and execution

Where this has worked

Negotiated Microsoft's first Formula One technology partnership ($12M hybrid deal with Lotus F1), creating the commercial model that every major tech company in the sport now follows, including Microsoft's current $60M/year Mercedes partnership
Founded and scaled the Deal Desk for Microsoft Dynamics ($1.4B business), leading pricing strategy, custom deal structuring, and sales operations for a 700-person global salesforce
Authored 600+ annual enterprise agreements, representing an 1,100% increase in annual commitments through implementing annuity contract programs
Managed $20M cross-border deal structuring across 8 countries, navigating multinational currency and tax complexity
Currently leading investor readiness, Series A fundraising, and commercial execution for an AI-native platform, including competitive landscape analysis, EULA frameworks, and GTM repositioning

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