The following case studies highlight how Robinson Ventures has helped clients solve their management needs.
Embracing Collaboration: Corporate Culture of "Yes, And" Instead of "No, But"
In today's fast-paced business world, corporate culture plays a critical role in shaping the success of an organization. One approach to corporate culture that has gained significant momentum is the philosophy of "Yes, And" rather than "No, But." This mindset emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, and can transform the way employees work together to achieve common goals.
Start-up companies can survive misaligned product-market fits. They can survive MVPs that require tweaking, refinement, and further development. They can realign their tech stack and still be successful.
Workforce and innovation equate to the economy, yet while our economy recovers our workforce numbers continue to stagnate and in some cases, drop. Why is this?
The world is changing faster than ever before,with innovation becoming increasingly necessary. Yet oftentimes companies fail to properly innovate; why?
Sailor or Boat Builder? Which one are you? Do you think you are both? After a few tough lessons, I realized that this belief was a limiting factor in growing the companies I was invested in, founding, and leading.
Strategic Planning, Board Development and Fund Raising
Working with a rural medical delivery organization, Robinson Ventures delivered board development, strategic planning, fund development and marketing services.
Working with a start-up creative economy organization specializing in training in Appalachian arts and culture, Robinson Ventures provided fund development, capital, and endowment campaign planning services.
Working with a regional Community Services Board (CSB), Robinson Ventures performed a market assessment on their behalf regarding a partnering agency that was receiving direct and pass through funds from the CSB.
Working with a Smithsonian affiliated natural history museum, Robinson Ventures, over a 4-year period helped the organization identify and close new relationships with corporations, foundations and individuals regarding the sponsoring of special event and exhibits as well as major gifts to endow the museum.
Working with a rural free clinic, Robinson Ventures undertook the design of all of their marketing materials. This includes their yearly news letter, tri-fold brochure, and all fund raising materials.
