We help good people do hard things that matter

SidePorch is a senior advisory firm. We work with leaders of companies, universities, foundations, and nonprofits at the moment the tools that got them here won’t carry them to what’s next.

Who we are

Since 2015, we have worked like a board chair and embedded like a chief of staff: outside perspective and network access, paired with the operational fluency to stay in the room and help build the thing.

We are not a traditional consulting firm.

There is no bench of junior analysts and no standard playbook.

We put small senior teams around a specific problem, and the people you meet are the people doing the work.

Selected Work

Client names shared on request

  • An aerial imaging company, opening new markets

    Venture-backed · Go-to-market and partnerships

    We built and launched a go-to-market effort in commercial sectors beyond the company's first market. The introduction came from one of its investors.

    More than $5M in qualified pipeline in six months, roughly doubling the near-term commercial funnel ahead of the next raise.

  • A fusion energy company, from a university lab to a company

    Venture-backed · Company building and capital


    A team of scientists needed to turn a lab breakthrough into a company. We worked with the founders on their ethos, business plan and investment strategy, then on KPIs, key leadership hires and global fundraising.

    The company has since raised more than $4B.

  • A global hardware company, building a new business

    Corporate · New business launch

    The company wanted to move past selling devices into classrooms. The work began when its CEO connected us with the leader of the new division. We built an education business group anchored by university research partnerships.

    A full business group serving higher education and K-12.

  • A large research university, competing for federal energy hubsNew List Item

    University · Federal funding strategy

    We built the plans and business models behind the university's Department of Energy hub applications, including the community benefit plans. Our work there runs from 2018 to today.

    Named collaborator on two federally backed regional hubs, one with $11.2M in federal funding.

  • A 150-year-old youth-serving network

    Large NGO · Five-year strategy

    We built its five-year strategic plan in 2020. In 2026, facing a changed social, political and economic reality, it hired us again to develop the next five-year strategy across 78 affiliates in the US and Canada.

    Two consecutive five-year strategies.

Collective Excellence

Monet Goode

Chief Executive Officer

We count on this visionary to define strategic priorities, allocate resources responsibly, and ensure every decision reinforces long-term value creation.

Emmett Marsh

Head of Operations

We trust this leader to synchronize production, logistics, and support functions, cultivating dependable processes that uphold our service commitments.

Eleanor Parks

Lead Engineer

We depend on this engineer to transform conceptual requirements into robust technical solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructures.

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Purpose-Built Spaces, Thoughtfully Situated

We selected this campus for its balanced blend of accessibility and serenity, allowing participants to arrive with ease while remaining shielded from daily distractions.

❋ Comprehensive Curriculum

Modules are sequenced to build competencies progressively, ensuring concepts are retained and applied with confidence.

❋ Facilitator Expertise

Presenters employ evidence-based techniques, pairing theory with real-world case studies for immediate relevance.

❋  Premium Materials

Workbooks, templates, and analytic tools are structured for quick integration into daily workflows.

❋ Nutrient-Focused Catering

Meals feature balanced macronutrients, locally sourced produce, and allergen-conscious options.

This itinerary embodies our expertise, aligning each session with measurable outcomes that optimize engagement, facilitate collaboration, and sustain momentum for continuous improvement.
Day One

Orientation and Goal Setting

We establish shared objectives, outline solutions, and set performance metrics that frame the comprehensive experience ahead.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Two

Core Skills Workshop

We implement interactive modules that demonstrate essential techniques, optimize retention, and embed practical competences through guided practice.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Two

Core Skills Workshop

Industry leaders present emerging trends, facilitating critical discourse on future challenges and collaborative opportunities.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

  • "“We observed immediate efficiency improvements after the implementation plan was executed precisely as outlined.”"

    -- Valued Client

  • "“We observed immediate efficiency improvements after the implementation plan was executed precisely as outlined.”"

    -- Valued Client

  • "“Clear communication and rigorous analysis distinguished the team from prior vendors we engaged.”"

    -- Procurement Lead

Our methodology unites scientific instructional design with operational precision, delivering measurable return on participation.

  • Pre-event diagnostics determine baseline competencies, aligning content with identified gaps.

  • Module sequencing flexes to varying time horizons and sector requirements.

  • Internal audits examine pedagogical coherence and logistical efficiency.

  • Single-sign-on access streamlines user experience across devices.

  • Multimodal content accommodates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic preferences.

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