We Drive Elite Growth
94% of startups fail—not from bad ideas, but from broken execution.
Next Stage Trajectory turns bold ambition into real momentum. We help U.S. and international founders scale into new markets—faster, safer, and smarter—with expert guidance and a founder-first model that protects your equity and accelerates your growth.
Achieve Your Dream
Why It Works
As part of Next Stage Trajectory, you’ll be backed by a powerhouse team of founders, global execs, and proven operators who’ve collectively been responsible for:
47 Companies Founded
$350M Capital Raised
$3.7 Billion in Value
10X Growth
We are Not an Accelerator
We are your Partner. This is your 48-month blueprint to 10X scale—without giving up control. Our success-based model means we only earn when you do, all while keeping your equity. What you get: • De-Risked Expansion: Cut through the chaos with strategic planning and GTM clarity • Expert Network: Access elite advisors, operators, and mentors who’ve done it before • Execution Support: We help run operations so you can focus on growth • Founder-First Model: Keep 100% of your equity—we only earn if you succeed.
“Next Stage was totally worth it. I paid them proportionally out of the growth they created. My product went faster to market than my competitors and I retained all my founder equity.”
Jordan Ritenour, Clearlaw
Are You Ready
Many Are Called - Few Are Chosen
Next Stage Trajectory is built for founders serious about scaling—those ready to commit to a bold, focused path toward 10X growth. We’re selective—so our clients get the hands-on, high-impact support it takes to scale. Here's what we look for:
Founder-led with $1M - $1.5M ARR and ready to scale
MVP in market with defined ICP and early client traction
Focused on “frictionless growth” not “hustle”
Open to scorecard based performance for GTM
Open to hands-on, partner led advisory
Willing to leverage proven systems and a global network
Does Your Startup Make the Cut?
If this sounds like you, let's accelerate you to your Next Stage.
Results Speak for Themselves
Hear from our Founders
Visionary Empowerment
Beat the Startup Odds
We solve the problems that stall 9 out of 10 startups:
Product Demand - 34%
34% fail from no market pull - we help you sharpen your positioning and accelerate fit.
Marketing Problems - 26%
26% fail from weak GTM - we build a strategy that wins real customers, fast.
Team Problems - 18%
18% fail from a team that can’t scale - we get the right people in the right seats.
Financial Problems - 16%
6% fail from funding gaps – we craft your investor story and help you close with confidence.
Legal & Ops Issues - 4%
4% fail from operational drag – we can automate and outsource what’s slowing you down.
Stay in touch
News and Events
Chicago: OWS25
Join us for OWS 25 on April 29th - May 1st. Hear our Founding Partner address the broader AI issues for Outsourcers.
Houston AI: Energy
Join us Thursday March 27th, for an engaging discussion on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in the energy sector.
theCannon
March 26th at 3.00 PM. Hear from Lydia Davies and Robert Baldino on the journey from $2M ARR to $20M. Registration is on the Cannon website.
Midwest House
Join us at the Midwest House for interesting conversations and cocktails. This Founder event will put you in touch with many of your peers.
Austin Tech Week
Join as Capital Factory for Austin Tech Week and hear from numerous Founders on the Austin start-up scene. See you there .
C-Suite Event
Join us during Austin Tech Week in attending the Austin Technology Council's C-Suite discussions on the impact of AI.
Cincy Start-up Week
Join us in Cincinnati for Start-up week and hear from several Founders about the growing entreprenurial vibe there.
LA Tech Week
Join us in LA for the a16z Tech Week. Hear from our panelists on how to scale from $2M to $20M in ARR.
Don't just Dream Big: Build it!
Let’s move faster, grow smarter, and scale stronger—together.