The Was collective way:

Where strategy, modeling, and ventures come together

Lasting value is built by understanding how real systems work.

Economies are made up of people, capital, institutions, and infrastructure. When these parts operate in isolation, risk grows and value is lost. When they are understood together, opportunity becomes clearer and execution becomes stronger.

The work begins with analysis that reflects real conditions.
Economic modeling shows how money, labor, and demand move through a system. Data highlights where value is created, where stress builds, and where action is required. This reduces guesswork and supports decisions grounded in evidence.

Alignment comes next.
Public agencies, private operators, investors, and communities are brought into shared direction. Clear coordination lowers friction, shortens timelines, and improves the ability to deliver outcomes that hold up over time.

From there, strategy becomes real activity.
Ventures, programs, and operating platforms are designed and built using the insight gathered upstream. These efforts focus on performance, durability, and real-world use. Capital is deployed with discipline and tied to measurable progress.

This approach connects thinking and building into one continuous process.
Analysis informs action. Action creates feedback. Systems improve with use instead of weakening under pressure.

The result is work that lasts.
Efforts are designed to grow stronger over time, generate steady value, and support long-term economic health rather than short-term gains.

What follows outlines the core service areas that support this work, from system analysis and coordination to venture design and delivery.

Civic Engagement

Strong systems work best when people move together.

Public agencies, organizations, and communities are aligned around shared goals. Clear coordination, fair access to opportunity, and strong partnerships help work move from planning into action. Collaboration across labor, education, nonprofits, and local leaders ensures projects create real and lasting benefit.

Economic Modeling

Clear insight shows where to act and where to slow down.

Data and models are used to understand how economies perform, where pressure exists, and where value can grow. Forecasts, trend analysis, and case examples help guide decisions across policy, workforce, and markets. This creates a clear picture that supports planning with fewer surprises.

Venture Design & Building

Real impact comes from building what works.

Economic insight is turned into real businesses and programs. Ventures are designed, launched, and scaled with attention to long-term strength and community benefit. Support focuses on access to capital, contracts, and partners, while repeatable models are built to generate steady economic value.

Our Services

  • Organizational Strategy & Transformation

    Change can be hard without a clear plan. Working to help organizations improve how work gets done. The focus is on structure, roles, and clear steps that turn ideas into action. The goal is better results today and stronger readiness for what comes next.

    Best for: Organizations growing, changing direction, or facing new challenges.

  • Strategic Planning & Scenario Analysis

    Good decisions are easier when choices are tested ahead of time. Guiding leaders to look at different future paths and understand risks before problems grow. Plans are clear, simple, and built to guide real decisions.

    Best for: Leaders and organizations making big decisions in uncertain conditions.

  • Systems Governance & Institutional DesignItem

    Clear rules help systems run well. We design how decisions are made, who decides them, and how accountability works. Strong structure reduces confusion, risk, and delays.

    Best for: Large organizations, public systems, and groups with many partners or long-term responsibilities.

  • Economic Intelligence & Decision Support

    Clear information leads to better choices. Extensive research and analysis that help leaders understand markets, policies, and economic conditions. Information is organized so leaders can act with confidence.

    Best for: Institutions, investors, operators, and public leaders working in complex environments.

  • Public Sector & Cross-Sector Partnerships

    Projects fail when partners are not aligned. This service helps public, private, and community groups work together smoothly. The focus is on coordination, clear roles, and follow-through so plans become real results.

    Best for: Cities, public agencies, nonprofits, and coalitions running shared projects.

  • Economic & Venture Development

    Strong businesses support strong communities. Utilizing our network to build ventures that earn revenue and create local value. Support covers planning, launch, and growth with attention to jobs, stability, and long-term impact.

    Best for: Entrepreneurs, investors, and economic development efforts building real-world businesses.

  • Strategic Mobilization & Campaign Delivery

    Some efforts have tight timelines and high pressure. Specializing in managing fast-moving initiatives that need clear focus and quick action. Work includes planning, coordination, and execution through the finish line.

    Best for: Campaigns, advocacy efforts, startups, and organizations running time-sensitive initiatives.

  • Advisory & Retainer Services

    Some work needs steady support over time. Managing ongoing guidance for leaders managing change or growth. Support continues as conditions shift, keeping plans on track and decisions clear.

    Best for: Leaders and organizations needing long-term strategic support rather than one-time projects.