Next Stage Trajectory is a growth platform for founder-led companies pursuing a life-changing milestone in 48 months.
At some point, incremental growth stops being enough.
Founders begin thinking about something bigger. A milestone that would fundamentally change the trajectory of the company and the life of themselves.
It's the Life Changing Target that drivers that outcome.
NST helps founders define their Life Changing Target and
build the trajectory to get there.
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NST brings together the tools, networks, and partners founders need to pursue a Life Changing Target.The platform is designed to help founder-led companies define their trajectory, access the right people, and execute the initiatives required to reach the next stage.
Founder Growth Stack
Software platform designed to unlock your Unique Value Proposition, Ideal Customer Profile, and Go-To-Market strategy.
Founder-First Model
NST is built around founder outcomes, helping companies scale while preserving ownership, alignment, and strategic control.
Founder Operator Network
Direct access to experienced founders, operators, and partners who have built and scaled companies.
Global Partner Network
Access a worldwide network of relationships, partners, and operators across markets and industries.
Strategic Capital Access
Explore funding paths and connect with investors aligned with your company’s growth trajectory.
Execution Partners
Tap into a network of fractional operators and specialized partners who help founders implement growth initiatives.
NST is powered by a network of founders, builders, and operators who have navigated the transition from early traction to real scale.
These partners bring practical experience, pattern recognition, and strategic perspective to founders pursuing their next stage.
Deb Henretta
Board Member
Previously: P&G President EMEA
Sector Focus: Global Brands and Consumer Products.
Bill Owens
Board Advisor
Previously: AEA Asia MD, Nortel CEO
Sector Focus: Department of Defense and Global Finance.
Suneet Paul
Board Advisor
Previously: Vyze CEO
Sector Focus: Financial Services and Private Equity.
Bill Weathersby
Founder & Chairman
Previously: Netzero LLC Chairman
Sector Focus: Global Growth and Capital Raises.
James Ray
Founding Partner
Previously: JPMorgan Chase MD
Sector Focus: Global Tech and Payment Platforms.
Mark Voytek
Founding Partner
Previously: EY & KPMG Partner
Sector Focus: Global Business Services and Consumer Products
John Tikkanen
Founding Partner
Previously: President, Bredero Shaw
Sector Focus: Climate Technology and Oil & Gas.
Stewart Skomra
Partner US
Previously: Qualcomm, Strategic Dir
Sector Focus: Deep Tech and AI platforms.
John Cooper
Founding Partner
Previously: Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Distribution President
Sector Focus: Global Financial Services.
Sara Macauley
Partner Scotland
Previously: Global SCOT Board Advisor
Sector Focus: Scottish companies expanding into US.
Steve Koutros
Partner Netherlands
Previously: ISG Partner EMEA
Sector Focus: Global Expansion and Pharmaceuticals.
Daniella Goodwin
Partner UK
Previously: Searchtank Ass, CGO
Sector Focus: Climate Technology and Logistics.
"Next Stage found us bridge financing while we were negotiating an $8M SAFE note with their help.
This kept us on pace to reach our $1B LCT."
"Next Stage introduced us to the Chairman of our preferred Strategic Partner. This introduction kept us on pace to reach our $300M LCT."
Define your Life Changing Target and explore
the trajectory required to reach it.
