Turning the Tide—Together
Too many good ideas fail, including 90% of start-ups and one-third of non-profits. The ones that succeed share common traits: clear strategies and strong teams.
We help mission-driven companies, groups, and governments sharpen their vision, align people, and accelerate breakthroughs—so their bold ideas don’t just launch, they last.
Why Water's Edge
If you’re shaping the future, you need a strategist who can guide teams through the unknown. Whether you’re launching a moonshot, scaling new technologies, or reinventing how you team, Water’s Edge Strategy is where bright ideas break through.
We Offer
So That
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Strategy Development
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Program Design
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Branding & Identity
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Team Facilitation Leadership Alignment
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Stakeholder & Ecosystem Development
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Messaging & Positioning
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Storytelling
... resources focus where they'll have the greatest impact
... systems and structures hold the spark of your idea
... you are known for what you stand for
... you benefit from shared direction and purpose
... you accomplish more than you could alone
... people understand your offering, and why it matters
... you inspire others to adopt your technology or approach
Legacy-Building for Individuals
Services we once offered only to large organizations are now available also to individuals.
We help families and private wealth holders to:
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Establish their legacy vision and commitments.
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Hone what they offer in the context of what people and the planet need most.
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Realize their desired impact, such as by aligning their resources, venture capital and philanthropy to achieve it while inspiring others to join the cause.
Meet Rob
Rob has worked with visionaries and mavericks from the start.
From supporting Dr. Muhammad Yunus with the Grameen Bank’s expansion to new parts of the globe; to close collaboration with Dr. Jane Goodall, on whose behalf he developed the first conservation plan for the famous chimpanzees of Gombe; to his current work with NASA to design and support new biodiversity initiatives.
Rob holds a Masters in Conservation Leadership from the University of Cambridge.
Sample Clients
