A selection
of portfolio work
and references.
Nelson Mandela Foundation
"Foresight Advisors built the content and design of a high-quality pitch deck that secured a 7-figure prospect; which is now the foundation of our fundraising meetings. Foresight's extensive research on our mission, vision, and results was critical in helping our team convey simplified, clear messaging in each sponsor meeting."
— S. Helmer, Nelson Mandela Foundation Partner
PITCH DECK
Acumen Impact Investing
"Working with Foresight Advisors has been instrumental in educating Acumen's portfolio organizations on business planning and market viability; a network of 450,000+ and a digital audience of 25,000+ entrepreneurs. In particular, Foresight's multi-segment “Market Viability” series has become part of our guidance and training for growing organizations."
— A. Ahearn, Acumen Impact Investing
BUSINESS PLAN
Metron Capital
"Foresight Advisors created a cohesive business plan that was vital in defining our messaging, competitive advantage, and timeline for launch; increasing investor interest & leads by 2x. Foresight built the content and design of a professional pitch deck for us, that secured a 7-figure prospect. Foresight’s pitch deck analyses defined our revenue model, aggregated our traction, success metrics, and outlined our sales channel to priorities, to maximize our income."
— D. Redmon, CFO, Metron Capital
PITCH DECK & BUSINESS PLAN
Museum of African Diaspora Smithsonian
"Foresight created cohesive outreach templates for fundraising proposals, which were critical in securing capital. Foresight’s efforts came during a significant time for our museum when we became nationally recognized as a Smithsonian Affiliate, helping to grow our domestic and international reach."
— M. White, Exec. Director, Museum of African Diaspora, Smithsonian
BUSINESS PLAN & MESSAGING
Major West Coast Bank
"Foresight Advisors served as an invaluable thought partner — leading launch and expansion efforts for 400+ emerging managers. Foresight Advisors crucially improved messaging for venture funds, family offices, and startups by helping them to build quality cohesive materials and curate data. Foresight’s hands-on approach was vital to their business planning and pitch decks."
— SMTD, Corporate Innovation, Major West Coast Bank
PITCH DECK & BUSINESS PLAN
Enabled Energy
"Foresight Advisors had a vital impact on business planning and messaging ahead of our expansion that clearly defined our value proposition, competitive advantage, differentiator, and customer benefits. They performed working sessions, 1-on-1 calls, and extensive research to identify how we create value for customers and can communicate effectively; now used as the foundation of our conversations with 20+ stakeholders including employees, vendors, and customers."
— J. Staib, President, Enabled Energy
BUSINESS PLAN & MESSAGING
Phenomenal Woman
"Foresight Advisors had a critical impact on strategic partnerships, community engagement, and financial planning for us. Their logistical skills are exemplary; in just 5 weeks’ time, they planned a major 350-person benefit with special guest Former US Attorney General Eric Holder. Their proficiency extends to project management, vendor coordination, and website development, which has allowed our organization to move quickly & execute."
— M. Harris, Founder, Phenomenal Woman
OPERATIONS
Mina Group
"Foresight Advisors significantly impacted on our expansion, fundraising, and vision at The Mina Group. Foresight developed the expansion strategy for one of our key brands (currently comprising 8 of our 27 award-winning restaurants), a $50M project. And they increased investor prospects by 6x in under 30 days. Foresight’s business development efforts helped us secure new partnerships such as The Taubman Group, Mina’s first major retail developer partnership, as well as to expand upon existing partnerships, such as a new restaurant outlet at the forthcoming JW Marriott Hotel in Nashville."
— J. Lee, VP of BD & General Counsel, The Mina Group
BUSINESS PLAN & PITCH DECK
Fillmore Food Group
"Foresight Advisors developed a 3-year expansion roadmap that grew our restaurant location footprint by 3x, a $2M project they executed in under 10 months. They spearheaded marketing of online delivery & catering sales, building 5 service partnerships that led to a company quarterly high of 236% growth. Recruiting is one of Foresight's strengths across Operations & Marketing."
— Founder, Fillmore Food Group
OPERATIONS & EXPANSION
Black Bark
"Foresight managed the Black Bark concept from vision to launch, resulting in national press attention, 40+ feature articles, and a Mayor’s Ribbon-Cutting opening day. In addition, when we raised capital, their analyses secured over $700K in financing. Foresight acted as a strong company ambassador, representing our brand with high profile relationships such as Mayor Ed Lee, Mayor Willie Brown, and the NFL. Foresight has been an integral part of 100+ business meetings, with over 30 converting to sales leads."
— D. Lawrence, Founder & Exec. Chef, Black Bark
BUSINESS PLAN & PITCH DECK
1300 @ SFO Airport
"The Foresight Advisors competency extends to partnerships. They completed complex negotiations for 1300 @ SFO Airport, with a new strategic financier, securing an 8-year $24M projected deal."
— Founder, 1300 @ SFO Airport
BUSINESS PLAN
STEM Gems
"Working with Foresight Advisors allowed us to build cohesive messaging, streamline operational planning, and increase community engagement for STEM Gems.
The work done by Foresight Advisors led to our company expansion — engaging over 12,000 diverse women and girls around the country and collaborating with 2 major national organizations. Their hands-on approach amplified our organization’s community reach, executing on our vision."
— S. Espy, Founder, STEM Gems
BUSINESS PLAN & OPERATIONS
Industry Education
"Foresight Advisors has been an instrumental partner in the development and scale of my business with broad and deep expertise across strategic planning, market research, business development, and program operations/execution. They were able to succinctly outline our business, long-term vision and opportunity, which has become an invaluable tool for communication. They created talking points, summaries, outreach templates, along with soft copy content to supplement our Pitch Deck."
— J. Smith, Founder, Industry Education
BUSINESS PLAN