Strategic, AI, and Venture Advisory
Helping technology companies and venture platforms turn strategy into measurable growth. Export services delivered from Puerto Rico with senior-level execution.
Who we serve
Technology & Software Services
Firms expanding in North America seeking strategic market entry and growth execution
Venture Platforms
Funds, family offices, and platforms building deal flow and portfolio value creation capabilities
Corporate Teams
Organizations pursuing AI-enabled transformation, product modernization, or new digital initiatives
Strategic and AI Advisory for Technology Companies
We act as a strategic partner to technology companies expanding in the U.S. and international markets. Our focus is hands-on: clarifying the commercial story, sharpening go-to-market execution, and translating AI ambitions into realistic, well-scoped initiatives.
Core Services
- Business development and client acquisition strategy, including target-account planning and pipeline building
- Market entry and expansion advisory for North America, including partner and channel strategy
- Positioning of IT, AI, and digital transformation services, including messaging and differentiation
- Support for proposals, presentations, and commercial discussions, from first meeting through negotiation
- AI adoption and transformation advisory: use-case selection, roadmap definition, and integration planning
- Coordination between U.S. stakeholders and international delivery teams to drive clarity, speed, and accountability
Typical Outcomes
- A clear go-to-market narrative and sales enablement materials that make buying decisions easier
- A prioritised list of target accounts, decision makers, and a practical outreach plan
- A scoped AI roadmap that balances ambition, data reality, security constraints, and delivery capacity
- Stronger proposal quality and faster deal cycles through tighter alignment between commercial and delivery teams
Venture Building and Investment Advisory
We provide venture studio and investment advisory services in collaboration with venture funds and investment platforms. We help design the venture-building operating system and support execution across sourcing, diligence, structuring, and post-investment value creation.
Core Services
- Venture studio design and execution playbooks (process, governance, incentives, operating cadence)
- Screening, evaluation, and due diligence of technology ventures, including commercial and technical assessment
- Advisory on cross-border operating and investment structures, working alongside legal and tax professionals
- Startup and operating company structuring across jurisdictions when needed for execution and risk management
- Go-to-market and scaling advisory for early-stage and growth companies
- Strategic support for portfolio companies, including customer development and partnership development
Typical Outcomes
- A repeatable sourcing and diligence framework that improves decision quality and speed
- Cleaner deal terms and better execution readiness before capital is deployed
- A practical post-investment plan for revenue, product, and operational milestones
How we work
Engagement Formats
Advisory Retainer
Ongoing support for strategy, business development, and executive decision-making
Sprint Engagement
A fixed-scope project to solve a specific problem, typically 2 to 6 weeks
Venture Platform Partner
Ongoing support for venture studio and investment operations
Operating Principles
Clarity First
Align on goals, constraints, and decision makers before producing deliverables
Execution Bias
Deliver work that can be used immediately, not decks that sit on a shelf
Cross-Border Fluency
Bridge the gap between U.S. buyers and international delivery teams
Confidentiality
Operate with discretion and professional discipline
About
Edgemind Ventures was founded by Yair Gaon, a technology executive and advisor with more than two decades of experience in international business development, technology services, and venture creation.
Yair has held senior executive, advisory, and board-level roles across technology, security, and software-driven businesses, working with companies and partners in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East.
Focus Areas
- •Strategic growth and market entry
- •AI and software-driven transformation
- •Building and scaling technology ventures
- •Cross-border operating and investment models
Operating Model
Edgemind Ventures reflects a hands-on, founder-led approach that combines strategic thinking with practical execution.
- Founder-led professional services firm
- Services delivered exclusively from Puerto Rico
- Clients and partners located outside of Puerto Rico
- Long-term advisory relationships
- Focus on strategic impact rather than volume
Selected Engagements
Edgemind Ventures supports a limited number of ongoing engagements, including:
EUVIC US
Strategic advisory and business development services
Tributary Ventures
Venture-building and investment advisory services
Strategic Clients
AI and technology advisory for corporate and venture-backed clients
Engagements are typically long-term and relationship-driven. References and detailed case examples can be shared when appropriate and permitted.
Get in Touch
For professional inquiries and engagements