EXECUTIVE COMPASS PROGRAM (ECP)
An Extra Set of Entrepreneurial Hands
Your bi-weekly strategic partner. For CEOs who need both the map and the execution.
Running a high-growth company doing $2M+ in ARR with a lean team is isolating. Strategy gets buried under operational chaos. Your inbox is a war zone. You need someone in the trenches with you—not a consultant who hands you a deck and disappears.
What You Get:
- Bi-weekly or monthly strategy sessions with two K&M directors
- Strategic roadmap development for your next 90 days, 6 months, 12 months
- Execution support between sessions—we don't just advise, we implement
- AI opportunity identification as bottlenecks emerge
- Access to our network of specialists, partners, and resources
- Accountability partnership to keep momentum when things get hard
Perfect For:
- CEOs and founders doing $2M+ in ARR with under 10 employees (our sweet spot)
- Leaders who are time-strapped but ambitious
- Companies ready to scale without scaling headcount
- Businesses that need strategy AND execution, not just advice
We're selective about who we work with, but open to clients outside these ranges if there's strong fit.
The Outcome:
Clarity on priorities. Momentum on execution. Hours back in your week. A trusted partner who's been in your seat.
What Makes This Different:
We're not typical consultants. Between us, we've raised millions, exited companies, pitched on Dragons' Den, and pioneered technology for the National Hockey League (NHL). We've sat in your seat. We know what works.
A.I. DIAGNOSTIC & STRATEGY ASSESSMENT
Gain the Advantage Before Your Competitors Do
The roadmap before the execution. For leaders who want to know exactly where AI can move the needle.
Most companies we work with are leaving 100-400+ hours per month on the table because they don't know where to automate. You don't need more software—you need the right solutions in the right places.
What You Get:
- Comprehensive audit of your sales, marketing, operations, and admin workflows
- Custom "buffet list" of AI opportunities ranked by ROI and speed to value
- Technology stack assessment—what you have, what you need, what's redundant
- Implementation roadmap with prioritized quick wins
- Cost-benefit analysis for each recommended solution
- 90-minute presentation of findings with our strategic recommendations
The Process:
- Discovery call to understand your business, bottlenecks, and goals
- Deep-dive interviews with key team members across departments
- Workflow documentation and gap analysis
- AI opportunity mapping using our proven 17+ implementation framework
- Roadmap delivery with clear next steps
Perfect For:
- High-growth companies doing $2M+ in ARR with under 10 employees (where we deliver maximum ROI)
- Companies considering hiring more admin/ops staff
- Leaders who know they need AI but don't know where to start
- Businesses that want to start with one high-ROI win, not a massive transformation
We're selective but open to clients outside these parameters if there's strong strategic fit.
The Outcome:
You'll know exactly where you're bleeding hours. You'll see the specific AI solutions that will give you the biggest return. And you'll have a prioritized roadmap to get started—typically identifying 100-400+ hours/month in automation opportunities.
What Happens Next:
After your diagnostic, you choose your first implementation from the buffet list. We start with your highest-ROI opportunity. One solution. Measurable results. Typically 2-8 hours saved per week per employee in the impact zone.
Once you see results, we scale what works.
custom software & app development
Create IP with your own custom solutions
When off-the-shelf doesn't cut it. For businesses that need proprietary technology to win.
Sometimes your competitive advantage requires custom-built solutions. We don't just integrate existing tools—we build software, apps, and systems that become your IP and your moat.
What We Build:
- Custom web applications tailored to your unique workflows
- Mobile apps (iOS/Android) for customers or internal teams
- API integrations connecting your disparate systems seamlessly
- Automation platforms specific to your industry or process
- Internal tools that give your small team enterprise-level capabilities
- Client-facing portals that differentiate your service delivery
Our Approach: We're not a typical dev shop. We're entrepreneurs who've built technology companies. We understand that code is worthless if it doesn't solve a real business problem or create competitive advantage.
The Process:
- Discovery & requirements gathering - What problem are we solving? What's the ROI?
- Architecture & planning - Design the optimal solution (not the fanciest one)
- Iterative development - Build in phases, get feedback, refine
- Testing & deployment - Launch with confidence
- Training & handoff - Your team owns it, we support it
Perfect For:
- Companies with $2M+ ARR who need technology as a competitive weapon
- Businesses with unique processes that generic software can't handle
- Teams that need to punch above their weight class with custom tools
- Leaders who want to build IP, not just rent software forever
The Outcome:
Technology that's built for your business, not adapted from someone else's. Solutions that scale with you. IP that increases your company's value.
GOVERNMENT FUNDING ROADMAP
Find and Apply for Government Grants & Loans
Free money exists. You just need to know where to look and how to apply.
Canadian businesses have access to billions in grants, tax credits, and funding programs—but most never tap into them because the process feels overwhelming.
Marc Appleby spent 5 years (2019-2024) as a Senior Innovation Advisor with the federal government, helping Canadian CEOs navigate grants, R&D funding, exporting support, and government bureaucracy. He knows exactly which programs you qualify for, how to position your applications, and how to actually win them.
What You Get:
- Funding opportunity assessment - Which programs match your business, projects, and R&D?
- Eligibility analysis - Are you actually qualified? We'll tell you honestly
- Application roadmap - Step-by-step plan to maximize your chances
- Strategic positioning - How to frame your projects to align with funding criteria
- Program recommendations ranked by potential value and effort required
- Introduction to specialists when needed (grant writers, SR&ED consultants)
- Government liaison support - Navigate the bureaucracy with someone who knows it inside-out
Common Funding Sources We Navigate:
- SR&ED Tax Credits (Scientific Research & Experimental Development)
- IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program)
- CanExport for international expansion
- Digital Adoption Programs for technology implementation
- Industry-specific grants (cleantech, AI, advanced manufacturing, etc.)
- Provincial programs (varies by region)
- Innovation funding for R&D and tech development
Perfect For:
- Companies doing $2M+ ARR investing in product development or R&D
- Businesses implementing new technology or automation (hello, AI projects!)
- Teams exploring international markets
- Leaders who don't have time to navigate government bureaucracy
The Outcome:
A clear roadmap of funding opportunities you actually qualify for. Strategic guidance on which to pursue first. Insider knowledge from someone who worked within the system. And potentially hundreds of thousands in non-dilutive capital to fund your growth initiatives.
Real Talk:
Government funding isn't for everyone, and not every project qualifies. We'll tell you upfront if it's worth pursuing or if your time is better spent elsewhere. No fluff, no false promises.