Flexible Engagement Models

Choose the commercial structure that best aligns with your stage, capital availability, and desired outcomes

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At PGA, we understand that every client has unique circumstances—different growth stages, capital constraints, and risk tolerances. That's why we offer multiple engagement models, from traditional fee-for-service to outcome-aligned structures like success fees and equity participation.

Our Engagement Models

Project-Based Engagement

Structure: Defined scope, timeline (typically 4-16 weeks), and deliverables. Fixed fee or time-and-materials pricing.

Best For:

  • Specific, well-defined challenges
  • Single focused issue requiring intensive work
  • Companies that prefer defined scope and budget

Investment Range: $50K-$150K per project

Retainer Services

Structure: Ongoing monthly relationship with defined hours/scope. Regular office hours or advisory sessions. Typically 3-12 month commitment.

Best For:

  • GCCs with ongoing strategic needs
  • Established companies needing continuous advisory
  • Organizations requiring regular access to expertise

Investment Range: $5K-$20K/month

Structured Advisory Program

Structure: 6-12 week program with weekly working sessions, milestone-based deliverables, and homework assignments.

Best For:

  • Companies needing deeper transformation
  • Extended strategy development work
  • Teams requiring structured approach with accountability

Investment Range: $15K-$50K per engagement

Intensive Workshop

Structure: 3-5 day immersive deep-dive on specific strategic topic. Full team involvement with hands-on working sessions.

Best For:

  • Quick resolution of specific strategic uncertainties
  • Team alignment on critical decisions
  • Kickoff for longer engagements

Investment Range: $25K-$75K per workshop

Expert Sprint

Structure: 1-2 week focused problem-solving on acute challenge. 40-50 billable hours concentrated in short timeframe.

Best For:

  • Specific urgent problems needing quick resolution
  • Second opinion on critical decision
  • Time-sensitive opportunities or challenges

Investment Range: $10K-$30K per sprint

Success Fee Model

Structure: Compensation linked directly to outcomes achieved. Typically 2-5% of capital raised or revenue generated.

Best For:

  • Startups with limited upfront capital
  • High-conviction opportunities with aligned incentives
  • Fundraising and partnership engagements

Investment Range: 2-5% of capital raised or revenue milestone

Revenue-Share Model

Structure: Company pays 2-5% of first $500K ARR, stepping down thereafter. Comprehensive 12-month support package included.

Best For:

  • Early-stage revenue-generating startups
  • Companies wanting to share growth upside
  • Post-PMF startups scaling revenue

Investment Range: Variable (2-5% of ARR generated)

Equity Participation

Structure: PGA takes minority equity stake (0.25-1%) in select high-potential startups. Board participation typically included.

Best For:

  • Exceptional early-stage startups with significant potential
  • Companies wanting long-term committed partnership
  • Strategic relationships where PGA adds disproportionate value

Investment Range: Equity stake (0.25-1%) with board participation

How to Choose the Right Engagement Model

If you have...

  • A specific, well-defined problem: Project-Based or Expert Sprint
  • Ongoing strategic needs: Retainer Services
  • Need for deep transformation: Structured Advisory Program
  • Team alignment challenge: Intensive Workshop
  • Limited upfront capital: Success Fee or Revenue-Share
  • Exceptional opportunity with long-term potential: Equity Participation

Hybrid & Custom Structures

Many engagements combine multiple models. For example:

Intensive Workshop to kickoff + Retainer Services for ongoing support

Project-Based initial engagement + Success Fee for implementation results

Structured Advisory + Expert Sprints for specialized deep-dives

We're flexible and creative in structuring engagements that work for both parties. Our goal is to remove barriers to accessing expertise, not create them.

Let's Design the Right Engagement for You

Schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and determine the optimal engagement model for your situation.

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