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Built to help startups grow

Strategy 22 works with emerging companies to navigate growth challenges and build sustainable teams.

Our story

Built to help startups navigate real growth challenges

Strategy 22 started with a simple insight: early-stage companies need advisory that actually fits their pace and constraints. We combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational support to help founders and teams move from uncertainty to clarity.

What founders say

Built for startup growth.

We bring strategic clarity and practical direction to startups facing real scaling challenges.

Megan helped us move beyond survival mode and build a sustainable foundation. Her advisory shaped how we approach hiring, product direction, and fundraising conversations.

Alex Chen, Founder and CEO

Alex Chen

Founder and CEO, SaaS Startup

Strategy 22 saw exactly where we were getting stuck as a team. The guidance on structure and communication made an immediate difference in how we operate.

Jordan Okafor, Co-founder

Jordan Okafor

Co-founder, Fintech Startup

What stood out was Megan's honesty. She didn't just tell us what we wanted to hear. Her strategic input helped us make better decisions faster.

Sam Levinson, Founder

Sam Levinson

Founder, B2B Software Company

As we scaled from five to twenty people, Megan helped us think through team dynamics and strategy in ways we couldn't have figured out alone.

Priya Gupta, CEO

Priya Gupta

CEO, E-commerce Startup

Strategy 22 treated our startup with the same seriousness as much larger companies. That kind of attention and strategic depth mattered when every decision counted.

Marcus Webb, Founder

Marcus Webb

Founder, MarTech Startup

Our team

Your growth advisors.

Strategy 22 delivers specialized startup advisory grounded in deep industry expertise and a results-driven approach. We partner directly with founders to address the critical challenges that define the trajectory of your business.

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Founder & Principal Advisor

Megan Schlesinger

Megan leads Strategy 22's advisory practice, working directly with startup founders to build sustainable teams and strategic roadmaps. Her approach combines operational experience with actionable guidance tailored to early-stage challenges.

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Strategic Growth Advisor

Strategy 22 Team

The Strategy 22 team is built of operators and startup veterans and pulls from our sister company Blue Platypus to provide founders with world class experience and talent across a range of fields, metrics and years of experience to develop robust scaling strategies, strengthen team alignment, and sharpen market positioning. Meeting startups with talent in a range of expertise and price points delivers actionable intelligence that empowers startups to make decisive, informed decisions at every critical inflection point.

Our impact

Proven results for startup growth

We've helped emerging companies clarify strategy, strengthen teams, and accelerate sustainable growth. Here's what our advisory work has delivered.

45+

Startups advised

We have advised over 50 startups

15+

Years of startup advisory

We have over 6 years of experience in startup advisory

91%

Client retention rate

Our client retention rate is over 90%

12+

Industries served

We have served over 12 industries

Let's talk about your startup's next move

Schedule a consultation with Megan to explore how Strategy 22 can help you navigate growth and build a stronger team strategy.

Questions?

Got questions about working with us?

Find answers to common questions about Strategy 22's advisory approach, process, and how we help startups grow.