Alison is a strategic consultant and startup coach working across the innovation ecosystem to accelerate growth and conceptualize new business ventures. She offers global insights, sustainable strategies and access to capital. Alison has advised more than 65 startups, building relationships with global ventures, accelerators, innovation labs and investors.

Prior to this, Alison spent over 15 years working with Fortune Global 500 brands, including Apple and Nike, in international roles spanning product development, marketing, sales operations, and market development and expansion. She has deep expertise in synthesizing market insights to identify white space opportunities for market and product commercialization, translating into strategies for growth.

Alison is passionate about making an impact and working with purpose-driven startups and brands. She leverages her background in consumer health to improve health outcomes by empowering people through access and tools.