From Field Experience to Shared Insights

We rarely speak publicly—but when we do, it’s to help others see the hidden pressures shaping fragile or politically complex environments. Our talks draw from real, on-the-ground experience—not theory—and are designed to guide decision-makers navigating uncertainty, drift, or reputational risk.

We speak where our work can help others move forward with greater clarity, structure, and restraint.

What We Speak On

These are sample topics. We tailor every lecture to your context. Our talks are shaped by real work, not generic frameworks. If needed, we’ll develop a custom topic from scratch.

Navigating Informal Economies

How to understand, engage, and operate within cash-heavy, informally governed markets without compromising your mission or exposing yourself to unnecessary risk.

Stakeholder Drift and Silence

Recognizing when your stakeholders are disengaging—and how to re-energize mission alignment before indifference becomes irrelevance.

Protecting Your Team in Fragile Environments

Concrete protocols and psychological strategies to keep staff focused, safe, and loyal in high-stress, low-legibility operating contexts.

Identifying Early Risk Signals

How to spot the earliest indicators of project contamination, political interference, or vendor compromise—before the damage is visible on paper.

Preparing for a Quiet Collapse

What to do when you sense your structure is failing—before it reaches crisis point. How to act decisively without triggering chaos.

Communication Breakdowns in Crisis

How to stabilize messaging when things go wrong—and rebuild confidence inside and outside the organization with clear, structured, timely communication.

From Due Diligence to Ongoing Vigilance

Why pre-entry vetting isn’t enough—and how to build live monitoring into operations so you can adapt fast when conditions shift.

Working Where Oversight Doesn’t Reach

How to maintain ethical accountability when no one is watching—and when external compliance systems are missing or corrupted.

We don’t just describe complexity: we’ve lived it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of audiences do you typically speak to?We are most often invited by those who carry weight in volatile environments—those tasked with resolving misalignment, managing risk, or making decisions when the terrain is uncertain.

Do you speak at public conferences or only closed-door sessions?It depends. Most appearances are private, but we are open to public engagements where discretion and value align.

Do you charge speaker fees?Sometimes. We will discuss based on format, preparation time, and logistics.

Can you speak on topics not listed above?Yes. We tailor most of our talks based on the specific risk, structure, or governance concerns you are navigating.

What regions or sectors do you have experience in?v

How far in advance should we reach out?The sooner the better. We can accommodate short timelines, but alignment is stronger with advance context.

If your context doesn’t fit neatly into these, we are still open to the conversation.

How We Think

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How to Spot a Fake Invoice Before It Costs You Thousands

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How and When to Remove a Board Member Without Blowing Up Your Organization

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What Is an Advisory Board? A Founder’s Guide to Recruiting People Who Actually Help

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What Is an Emerging Market? (And Why the Definition Matters Less Than You Think)

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What Is a Frontier Market? (And Why You Should Be Skeptical of the Term)

What Is a Frontier Market? (And Why You Should Be Skeptical of the Term)

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