For startups
Legal foundation, strategic clarity, controlled growth.
The early phases determine what comes later. I work alongside founders in the moments where standard templates fail, bringing legal know-how, strategic sparring and operational experience across industries.
Legal foundation
Contracts that hold. Conflicts spotted early and resolved pragmatically. Negotiations in which your position remains clear and holds firm.
- Contract work, where appropriate together with specialised law firms: founders’ agreements, shareholder, supplier and customer contracts
- Conflict resolution: structuring escalations, supporting out-of-court disputes, preparing mediation processes
- Negotiation support: with investors, partners and strategic alliances
Strategic sparring
External clarity when tunnel vision settles in. A second, trained eye on decisions before they become irreversible.
- Strategic analysis of market, model and competition
- Recurring sparring formats: monthly, biweekly or ad hoc; under mandate or as a standalone retainer
- Structuring decisions under uncertainty
Growth and market entry
Growth requires more than a good product. It takes the systematic build-out of sales, business relationships and market access, including a presence on relevant platforms and at industry events.
- Steering product development: an agile approach to product-market fit (PMF) and to strategic product leadership
- Business development: building trust-based business relationships and valuable sales channels
- Scaling strategies for Swiss and international markets
- Preparation, support and follow-up of platform appearances and trade fairs
Mandate formats and conditions
Clarity in how we work together, and mindful of cash flow in the early phases.
- Fee models: mandates as a fixed fee or retainer for financial predictability.
- Advisory shares: only in selected exceptional cases with a strong strategic fit.
- Network introductions: targeted intros to strategic partners from the dbco. ecosystem.
How I work
What you can expect from a boutique.
Personal
You work directly with the senior consultant, not with a team of junior consultants you have never met.
Confidential
The highest level of confidentiality. Nothing leaves the room without your go-ahead; NDAs are standard.
Mandate-based
Clear scope of mandates, transparent fees, no hidden hourly rates.
Within a strong network
dbco. is a strategy and governance boutique, working within a network of specialised law firms, IT providers and IT security consultants.
next step
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