At 5Side Strategy, we bring a unique blend of expertise from our backgrounds in strategic planning, innovation consulting, senior military leadership, and tech entrepreneurship. Our leadership experience includes co-founding a leading technology company, commanding military organizations, advising non-profits, and training and mentoring leaders in all of these domains.

Our entrepreneurial journey is characterized by a commitment to innovation and user-centric design. This means that we focus on the needs of the client or consumer. The philosophy of our company, centered on simplicity and accessibility, mirrors our approach to problem-solving and program execution. Solutions don’t have to be complex to be effective. But the reality is that simple and effective solutions don’t just happen. They take tremendous effort and insight to develop and are designed with intention.

The entrepreneurial spirit that drove our success is a core part of 5Side Strategy's DNA. We apply the same innovation, dedication, and client-focused approach in all of our services. Our experiences scaling a tech startup to an internationally recognized brand, commanding military organizations of various sizes, and navigating the Pentagon bureaucracy offer practical, proven strategies for growth and success in any sector.

Our understanding of the industry's evolving landscape, gleaned from firsthand experience in growing a groundbreaking technology venture, is invaluable to our clients. At 5Side Strategy, we use these insights to guide our clients through their own innovation journeys, helping them navigate the complexities of modern business and global organizational environments.

We design our services for organizations aiming to make a significant impact in their fields. Whether it's through strategic planning, leadership development, innovation consulting, or investing in emerging technology, our approach is tailored to the dynamic needs of modern enterprises. We leverage lessons learned over the years to ensure our clients are not only prepared for today's challenges but also poised for future success.

Choose 5Side Strategy as your strategic partner to benefit from a team that combines deep military expertise, commercial leadership experience, and a proven track record in pioneering technology ventures. Together, we can shape a future that is innovative, secure, and prosperous.

Keep our clients top of mind

Without successful clients, we don’t exist. Therefore we keep them top of mind in everything we do. We must understand their needs and perspectives so that we can build actionable solutions that work.

Our Values

Simplify when possible.

Simplicity is not simple. It requires a thorough and nuanced understanding of the challenge. When we truly understand the problem, we can develop intuitive and successful solutions.

Keep the main thing the main thing

We focus on first principles thinking. What are we trying to accomplish? What do we know to be true? What are the assumptions we need to test? Maintaining focus enables success.