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Fractional & Embedded GTM & Publishing Execution

Builder of operating systems producing $300M launches revenue, $100M co-dev, 400% compounding ARR

Christopher Kowal is an operating partner who ran a profitable, global, self-funded A+/AA studio and publisher for over a decade. Leveraging that market-proven playbook Chris combines his additional decades of Vertical GTM and Finance experience to build stable revenue systems for Independent Game Studios and SaaS companies.


Included with every engagement, Chris works cross-functionally to drive performance improvements helping with: 

  • Innovation strategy and production
  • Capital efficiency and stable cash flow
  • Next big move planning and preparation
  • Production flow, distribution and go-to-market
  • Marketing strategy and campaign enablement
  • Launch + long-tail planning and execution
  • Land and expand selling and value-fulfillment frameworks
  • Funded partnerships and work-for-hire engagements
  • Strategic partner and alliances contracts and relations 
  • Agency relationships for strategic alliances and investment pursuits

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Serving Emerging and Established Businesses

Indie Self-Publishing

Indie Self-Publishing

Indie Self-Publishing

We leverage 35+ years industry experience in strategy, finance, tech and go-to-market and a robust ecosystem to create high-value options for founders breaking out to the next level. 

Vertical SaaS GTM

Indie Self-Publishing

Indie Self-Publishing

Beyond SaaS, we enable enterprise and tech-enabled businesses across industry verticals who use technology for process innovation to breakout beyond the hit product.

Agentic & Applied AI

Indie Self-Publishing

Agentic & Applied AI

Our MIT Certified Framework for AI-led Sentiment Analysis and Production enables visibility of high-value patterns that speed time to market at significantly lower cost.  

How We are Different

Embedded Operator

Execution-backed Strategy

Execution-backed Strategy

We work shoulder to shoulder with leadership teams to build and execute, not just consult from the sidelines.

Execution-backed Strategy

Execution-backed Strategy

Execution-backed Strategy

Our playbooks are battle tested across dozens of launches, GTM pivots and growth-stage scale-ups. 

Quantifiable Impact

Execution-backed Strategy

Custom GTM Architecture

$300M product launches revenue, $100M partner revenue, 400% compounding ARR, $200M raised and we're still improving.

Custom GTM Architecture

Midwest Roots, Global Reach

Custom GTM Architecture

Each engagement is tailored to your

culture, objectives, customer and brand. We meet you where you are and grow from there.

Midwest Roots, Global Reach

Midwest Roots, Global Reach

Midwest Roots, Global Reach

A Strategic Partner grounded in grit and growth, serving innovation first companies across the world.

Flexible Engagement Models

Midwest Roots, Global Reach

Midwest Roots, Global Reach

Fixed price packages, outcome-based structures, phased programs or embedded execution- aligned with your stage and runway.

Founder-led, Results Obsessed

Founder-led, Results Obsessed

Founder-led, Results Obsessed

 Decades of operator experience, translating big ideas into market traction and revenue.

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