Go-to-market transformations. Driven by storytelling. Making a statement.
Let’s make your next transformation a force of nature.
Going to market requires integrated movement across end-to-end teams. To activate new ideas, technologies, processes, solutions, services, and products, your organization needs a cohesive story that connects strategy to execution. We help you shape it.
Narrative drives navigation.
Storytelling leveraged across every stage of the go-to-market journey drives alignment and momentum. A company’s compass is guided by Strategy and Product. The course is charted by Operations and Change. Customer connection is built through Marketing and Sales. Designed seamlessly from the inside out, this framework drives lasting, transformational impact. Explore our capabilities →
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Every transformation reveals three truths.
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You can’t climb in different directions and expect to reach the same summit. True transformations require aligning your team's internal mindsets and behaviors with the external narrative and offerings. The most resilient organizations don't chase external trends—they extract their foundational essence and align every product, story, and system to it. We connect the end-to-end dots between strategy, product, design, operations, change, sales, and marketing to drive that alignment. When your team is marching to the same beat, navigating the steep shifts becomes second nature.
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Whether you are launching a new venture or navigating a steep corporate shift, every peak has its own unpredictable terrain. You need experienced leaders who know how to navigate the terrain. We bring the guides who have mapped countless trails before—helping you read the weather, make smart pivots, and bypass the common pitfalls.
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True momentum is deeply rooted in our psychology and biology. By leveraging the power of story to tap into human psychology and bio-intelligence, you don't just instruct your team—you inspire them. We look deep into your company's DNA, extract what is real and powerful, and narrate that truth across your strategy, product, and brand. This shared story unlocks a natural, self-sustaining flow of motivation and action.
Meet your crew for the climb.
Statement Co. is a woman-owned, network-based management consulting studio based in Portland, OR co-creating integrated go-to-market transformation narratives with clients globally. We partner with early-stage entrepreneurs, mid-market businesses, and global brands alike to unlock potential, conquer new terrain, and deliver lasting impact.
Trusted by:
AGS
Cascadia Wild
Columbia Sportswear Company
CWX
Geffen Mesher & Company
ID.me
Kenai-Red Fish Company
LGNOVA
Noteright.ai
RosemarkStudio
Siemens Digital Industries
StrateSea Technology
TechHouse
The Ruth Collective
Toptal
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AGS Cascadia Wild Columbia Sportswear Company CWX Geffen Mesher & Company ID.me Kenai-Red Fish Company LGNOVA Noteright.ai RosemarkStudio Siemens Digital Industries StrateSea Technology TechHouse The Ruth Collective Toptal With/In
Proof from the peaks.
We executed a complete communication transformation for an elite women's alumni network, strategically shifting their voice, visuals, and outreach from functional to inspirational. This work included implementing AI tools, visual templates, and a new engagement model to drive traffic to their community site and empower their volunteer-led team for sustainable, independent publishing.
Dissatisfied with the limitations of a senior HR role, one leader initially sought guidance for a job search, but coaching ignited a far grander vision. This is the story of how a desire for growth blossomed into the creation of a groundbreaking startup poised to redefine the vacation experience.
Facing the daunting reality of traveling across state lines for critical healthcare, a visionary nonprofit sought to provide compassionate companionship and support; our task was to build a digital presence that mirrored this empathy, crafting an inclusive and authentic experience for clients, volunteers, and donors alike.
Facing tight deadlines and the need to attract larger corporate deals, a boutique firm specializing in high-growth ventures required a rapid yet impactful brand refresh to project expertise and unity. We swiftly delivered a foundational toolkit, encompassing everything from logo refinements to presentation templates and a LinkedIn presence, enabling them to consistently showcase their professionalism and instill confidence in high-stakes client engagements.
Fueled by a pressing need to move premium inventory, a wild-caught Alaska salmon company partnered with us to swiftly scale their direct-to-consumer presence in the discerning Portland market through an agile, iterative strategy. By prioritizing rapid feedback loops and continuous optimization, we helped them not only achieve immediate sales traction but also establish a resilient foundation for long-term growth and direct engagement with local customers.
A dynamic firm specializing in high-growth ventures needed our expertise to transform their clients' early-stage concepts into compelling investor narratives. We partnered with them to rapidly design and refine pitch decks, crafting stories and visuals that ignited investor interest and fueled crucial funding rounds.
Recognizing the need for clear, concise, and on-brand communication, we designed a suite of presentation templates that empowered technology teams to effectively convey ideas.
By facilitating interactive workshops and providing 1:1 support, we empowered 22 product delivery squads to define their "One Metric That Matters" (OMTM) and align on a shared understanding of OKRs.
After a major career shift, a financial coach found clarity and confidence in her target audience and brand message to reach her business goals.
We designed an executive pitch email, presentation, and z-fold to spark conversations with leaders around how a consulting firm could unlock a potential client's greatest challenges and priorities.
We facilitated an executive leadership workshop to define a new, transformational artificial intelligence (AI) program to unlock speed, efficiency, quality, and growth for a member experience team.
Through executive co-creation sessions, we defined a bold vision, OKRs, and roadmap to lead teams through a technology modernization and transformation.
Through leadership teaming sessions, we defined a data and analytics COE to boost agility, value delivery, and competencies to drive data-driven enterprise decisions.
Hear voices from the summit.
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"Working with Statement Co. has been a game-changer for our company. Their team has a rare combination of design talent and strategic thinking — they don’t just make slides look great, they help clarify and elevate the story. Whether it's a pitch deck for investors or a client-facing narrative, they consistently deliver high-quality work that makes a real impact. They're fast, collaborative, and genuinely invested in our success. We consider them a trusted partner and recommend them without hesitation."
Managing Partner
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"Statement Co. is remarkable, a content and storytelling powerhouse who punches far above their weight. They are an amazing resource who we've partnered with on a variety of Digital Transformation, Marketing, and Enterprise Analytics initiatives. My personal experience is that 10 hours of their time is more valuable than 40 hours of anyone else's. I look forward to every opportunity to work with Statement Co."
Global Head of Data & Analytics
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"I could not sing higher praises for Statement Co. We had the opportunity to work together as part of Fortune 100 client leadership team. They continually wowed our clients demonstrating active listening, empathy, the ability to share clear messages and make complex ideas easy to understand for everyone. They are strategic thinkers, full of creativity and the ability to inspire and convince others."
Technology Sales Executive
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"Working with Statement Co. is a dynamic, collaborative experience. Projects are led with care, blending craft and client focus with a thoughtful, solution-driven approach. What sets them apart is their ability to tap into a wide network of sharp, successful entrepreneurs, bringing fresh perspective and energy to every project. The team’s empathy and professionalism foster fast, genuine connections, making the work feel seamless and meaningful."
Creative Director
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"As a Portland-based craft seafood business we turned to Statement Co. for a refreshed go-to-market strategy in our DTC partner programs. We experienced some quick wins from the project and look forward to more wonderful results working with the Statement Co. team!"
General Manager
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"As a result of the personal branding workshop, I feel as though I have a clearer path forward with greater confidence around how to speak to my value. I also feel sharper about my ideal client and audience, which previously was challenging to narrow down and define. The whole workshop felt very purposeful while remaining flexible and adaptable to my needs."
Financial Coach
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"I am always blown away with how they’re able to bring clarity and cohesion to my whimsical ideas. They’re never afraid of iteration and feedback which makes the process fun, honest, and effective. They are the type of collaborators you are going to want to build all your big dreams with. I refer them to my best clients because they are patient, understanding and always gets the job done well. I can't say enough wonderful things about Statement. They are the secret sauce."
Executive Fulfillment Coach
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"Statement Co. has really cool thinkers. They are classically brilliant, deeply creative with an impeccable eye for style, expansively visionary, and downright practical - turning ideas into reality effortlessly. They gets what I am yearning for in my complex challenges, and are able to understand my objective quickly. I trust them with my most dear and personal projects."
Executive Fulfillment Coach
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“[Statement Co.] is a strategic power-house. [They are] the perfect combination of intellect, art, emotion and business acumen. [They] consistently presents [themselves] as an enterprise thinker, skyrocketing most conversations from the weeds to the strategy in little time.”
Transformational Change Leader
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“[Statement Co.] brings a thoughtful, strategic mindset to the work that [they produce] and engenders a great deal of trust with those around her. [They are] effective at capturing and distilling business goals, breaking down work for creative and dev teams to execute on, and driving work to completion.”
VP of Strategy
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“I had the opportunity to work alongside [Statement Co.] for several years in the technology space in retail. I found [them] to be sharp, quick to understand business environments, and an excellent communicator. [Their] ability to dissect a problem and articulate a thoughtful, intentional solution has always impressed me.”
VP of Data
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“It's rare that you come across standout talent like [Statement Co.]; [they] truly [are] a creative sense maker. I've had the pleasure of working with [them] for 2+ years on several cross-functional strategic initiatives. [Their] ability to juggle/drive multiple projects has been nothing short of impressive.”
Senior Director of Operations
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“One of [Statement Co.'s] greatest strengths is proactively transforming creative ideas into practical reality by looking at existing situations in novel ways, and coming up with fresh, innovative solutions. [They] consistently [deliver] quality, all while managing multiple projects. I am continually impressed with [their] ability to deftly navigate and build consensus across a highly matrixed and fast-paced environment.”
Senior Director of Business Transformation
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“I can confidently say [Statement Co.] goes above and beyond with [their] consultative approach in building business cases, creative engagements, and strategic positioning of opportunities. Our customers throughly enjoyed working with [them] as [they] ensured top quality results both internally and externally. I wouldn’t hesitate to put [them] in front of customers or executives.”
Sales Executive
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“[Statement Co.] stepped in at a time of tremendous change and evolution for our team and was an invaluable steady and strategic hand. I immediately trusted [their] thoughtful point of view and was most appreciative of [their] ability to thread complex topics, requests, ideas into a cohesive plan of action to move the team forward.”
Senior Director of Marketing
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“[Statement Co.] is one of my favorite [teams] I had the pleasure of working with. [They are] extraordinarily creative and consumer focused. [They excel] at storytelling in a way that is unmatched. The quality of [their] work is outstanding and [they have] a unique way of anticipating stakeholder needs to deliver the best possible outcome(s).”
VP of Technology
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“We walked away with so many tangible and realistic ideas that we’re already looking to apply, from donor incentive strategies to LinkedIn storytelling prompts. [Statement Co.’s] insights around AI were especially interesting, as we hadn't explored tools like Gemini in depth before. [The] demo helped us see how they might support our internal systems and communications moving forward.”
Nonprofit Development Manager
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"Statement Co. consulted with us about one of our unique communications challenges. They are insightful, creative, and generously shared resources that were new to us. I am grateful that they took the time to ask questions, get to know what we do, and really understand our particular challenge to offer solutions that were helpful and specific to our situation."
Nonprofit Executive Director
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We designed an executive story to pitch a large-scale winery on a partnership to expand visibility, reach, and access to wild-caught salmon among wine club members.