Most brands don't fail because of execution. They fail because of direction. We bring real-world strategy shaped by venture capital experience and hands-on company building. From early-stage positioning to market expansion, we help you make smarter decisions before you spend time and money scaling the wrong thing.
Design isn't just how it looks—it's how it performs. For over a decade, we've operated at the intersection of design, marketing, and culture—creating visuals and experiences that don't just look good, but drive action.
Digital gets attention. Experiences create loyalty. With a network of 50,000+ brand ambassadors, we help brands show up in the real world at scale From grassroots activations to large-scale experiential campaigns, we connect brands directly with the people who matter.
How we helped a B2B SaaS company refine its positioning, sharpen its story, and navigate a successful acquisition.
Proteon Software had built a powerful platform, but struggled to articulate its value in a crowded market. Their sales cycle was long, their messaging was technical and unclear, and they were preparing for a potential exit but lacked the brand presence and positioning to attract serious acquirers
We embedded with the Proteon team over a 2-year engagement, working across strategy, creative, and investor communications:
Stopwatch Creative was founded on one principle: speed matters-but direction matters more. Since 2017, we've helped companies move from concept to market with clarity and confidence. Our edge comes from experience across strategy, creative, and capital—giving our clients a more complete path to growth.
Manny began his career in marketing and business development before joining the venture-backed telehealth startup Ardina in 2015, which was acquired by Cardinal Health two years later. Following the exit, he co-founded Stopwatch Creative, guiding clients through seven-to nine-figure exits. From 2022 through 2025, Manny served as an Analyst at JumpStart Ventures ($140M+ AUM). There, he connected early-stage tech and healthcare companies with Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding while cultivating deep relationships across Ohio's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Today, he remains active as a founder, advisor, investor, and writer.
Lenny is a multidisciplinary designer with a wealth of diverse industry experience. After earning his degree in graphic design, he immediately immersed himself across creative fields—mastering everything from illustration and animation to branding and web design. He launched his career as a freelancer before securing a four-year agency role, continuously expanding his technical skill set. Later, Lenny joined the prestigious Jaguar Land Rover Incubator in Portland, serving as a UX/UI Designer for one of their incubation startups. Driven by curiosity, he remains a designer who is constantly learning and evolving.
Whether you're launching, scaling, or repositioning--we're ready to help you move forward with clarity.
