Confidence in Every Step

Operator-led company building for emerging technology ventures.
Stride helps founders and leadership teams connect product, market and execution when the company system needs to catch up with the ambition.
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Who we serve

Early Startups

We help early teams turn ambition into a fundable and executable company system: clear category, customer focus, product narrative, business model, operating plan and fundraising story.

Scale-Ups

We support leadership teams when growth creates coordination pressure across product, commercial, finance, operations and partnerships. The goal is to keep momentum from depending only on founder energy.

Corporations

We help corporate teams understand and act on emerging technologies, especially where AI, digital assets, platforms, data and new operating models create strategic options or disruption risk.

Investors

We support investors before and after investment: market logic, product and business architecture, diligence, capital narrative, operating priorities and portfolio-company execution support.

Stride With Purpose

We work where strategic decisions, product reality, capital constraints and operating execution need to come together.
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topics we cover

Strategic & Operational Advisory

We help founders and leadership teams clarify the strategic question, translate it into an executable plan and build the operating cadence around it. The work typically connects product, market, capital, team structure, partnerships and decision-making.
Product positioning
We sharpen the product narrative around the customer, category, use case and proof that matter most. The goal is language that supports sales, fundraising, partnerships and internal alignment.
Business model design
We design sustainable and scalable business models that align with your vision and market dynamics. Whether it’s revenue streams, token utility, or value accrual mechanisms, we ensure your model is robust, competitive, and ready to scale.
Team build-up
We guide you in building high-perfoming teams, from identifying key roles to fostering leadership and creating a culture of innovation and execution. Our approach ensures your team is aligned, motivated, and equipped to deliver on your vision.
Ecosystem & partnerships
We connect you with key players in your industry, from strategic partners to ecosystem collaborators. By building alliances that amplify your reach and impact, we help you create a network effect that drives growth and innovation.

M&A and Fundraising Support

We prepare companies for investor, strategic partner and transaction conversations by aligning the story, model, evidence, process and decision logic.
Pitch preparation
We refine investor and partner materials so they clearly explain the opportunity, product, market, business model, traction, team and capital plan.
Raise structuring
We support fundraising strategy, target investor logic, valuation framing, process planning and negotiation preparation.
Cap table planning
We help founders and investors understand how ownership, incentives and financing choices affect long-term flexibility and control.
Deal execution
We support process management, investor communication, diligence preparation, negotiation support and coordination with legal and finance advisors.

AI, Digital Assets & Emerging Infrastructure

We help teams work through the practical questions behind AI, digital assets and emerging infrastructure: where the real workflow sits, what should be owned, what can be partnered, how value moves through the system, and what operating model is needed to execute.
AI-native workflows
We define where AI creates durable advantage inside a product or organization: repeat workflows, user control, approval gates, proprietary signal, decision support, operator dashboards and product learning loops.
Digital assets and payments
We design business and operating models for digital-asset and payment products, connecting customer behavior, transaction flows, wallets, liquidity, pricing, compliance and commercial logic.
Ownership and governance systems
We structure tokenized ownership, incentive and governance models around real utility, stakeholder alignment, regulatory reality and long-term value creation.
Technical architecture translation
We help define the architecture question before the build decision, then work with specialist technical teams across protocols, smart contracts, wallets, AI systems, data, compliance and security.

Additional Services

We support the operating work around the strategy: financial planning, organization design, hiring priorities, communication, marketing and specialist execution.
Financial planning
We build practical financial models, budgets and planning tools that connect business logic, fundraising, runway, milestones and operating decisions.
Organization & hiring
We help define the roles, structure, cadence and leadership gaps needed for the next stage of execution.
Branding & design
We help translate complex products into clear positioning, messaging and market-facing materials.
PR & marketing
We support communications, launch planning, partner messaging and access to relevant marketing, media and industry specialists.
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Our projects

Impact Across Industries

We have a proven track record from startups to global enterprises, helping clients navigate complexity, seize opportunities, and achieve transformative growth.
Startups

Cross-Chain DeFi Yield Aggregator

Defined product concept, narrative, business model, fundraising materials and partner logic for a platform enabling simplified multi-chain yield access.

Entertainment Demand Intelligence Platform

Supported product, ecosystem and strategic work for an entertainment platform connecting creators, fans, audience validation, studios and investors. Work included fundraising support, operating structure and intelligence-layer positioning.

Blockchain Analytics Company

C-level coaching, ecosystem strategy, fundraising support and business development for a seed-stage blockchain analytics company that later raised significant institutional capital.

On-Chain Investment and Governance Platform

Helped scale operations from 3 to 20+ people, supported product development, fundraising and client acquisition for an on-chain investment and governance platform. Raised $4M.

Decentralised Exchange (DEX)

Strategy, tokenomics, whitepaper, community development, regulatory facilitation and fundraising preparation for a regulated decentralized exchange.

Gold Tokenization Platform

Supported technical delivery, system architecture, smart-contract logic and DApp development for a gold tokenization platform.

Sports Investment Platform

Developed product concept, business model and ecosystem strategy across clubs, athletes, associations and investors for regulated sports-asset investment.

Sports Fan Engagement Platform

Developed product narrative and partnership strategy, supported sales and investor management for a fan-engagement platform working with global football and basketball brands. Raised $5M.

NFT Infrastructure and Rights Management

Defined product concept, business model, rights-management positioning and fundraising materials for NFT infrastructure focused on creative ownership and licensing. Raised $6M.

Influencer Management Marketplace

Mentored founders and supported product narrative, business model, tokenomics and fundraising preparation for a marketing-technology company automating influencer management.

RWA / Bond Tokenization Platform

Supported startup setup, product concept, MVP development and fundraising for a platform tokenizing sovereign bonds and real-world assets.

Sustainability Investment Platform

Supported token-economy development and capital-access strategy for greentech ventures using regulated tokenized securities and tokenized carbon credits.
Global Enterprises

Decentralised spinoff of Power Generation Group

Developed a Blockchain-as-a-Service proposition for a power generation group, including strategy, governance, tokenomics and funding strategy.

Decentralization Strategy for Automotive

Token design, classification framework and strategy workshops for senior leadership of a premium automotive manufacturer.

ICT & Managed Services Strategy

Developed an ICT and B2B expansion plan for a GCC operator, defining service portfolio, go-to-market strategy, partnerships and operating model.

Technology and Commercial Strategy

Delivered a multi-country technology and commercial strategy for a leading European operator, covering B2C, B2B, roadmap, portfolio positioning and investment planning.

Telecoms M&A & Due Diligence

Supported buy-side and sell-side transactions, due diligence and license bids across four continents, with cumulative deal value exceeding $2BN.

5G Network Sharing JV

Set up a network-sharing agreement and joint venture between two major CEE telecom operators, including 5G network modeling, financial structuring and governance development.

Privatization / Asset Divestment

Supported a LatAm government in preparing for the divestment of a telecom operator, including business-plan development and vendor due diligence.

Customer Value Management

Implemented a machine-learning-based churn reduction and customer-value optimization program for a LatAm multinational.
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team

Stipe Maric

Founder
Serial entrepreneur and advisor with over 25 years of experience in building and scaling technology ventures. Draws on extensive strategic and financial expertise from top-tier management consulting and corporate roles, refined over 15 years at Arthur D. Little, alongside Partner and Senior Advisor positions at multiple consulting and M&A boutiques, and leadership roles in tech corporations. Known for steering tech companies through critical growth phases, identifying emerging trends, and converting them into innovative products and platforms that generate significant commercial value.
Alex Migitko
Advisor
Entrepreneur and product leader with 20+ years of experience across software, gaming, blockchain, and AI, with more than $50M raised across ventures. Founder of Atani AI, a synthetic twin research platform redefining how companies understand demand, behavior, and decision-making.
Nikola Djokic
Advisor
Senior technology executive with 15+ years of experience in high-frequency platform operations, infrastructure scaling, and digital product delivery. Founder of Gifted3, where he builds AI-powered systems and digital experiences that help companies scale with speed and precision.
Dr. Oliver Krause
Advisor
Entrepreneur and advisor with 25+ years of experience at the frontier of innovation, spanning management consulting, startups, corporates, and applied research. Co-founder of Untitled INC. LP, advisor to a Token VC, and regular speaker at leading forums including the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Irena Jolic
Advisor
Executive and advisor with 20+ years of experience in organizational efficiency, business transformation, SaaS, and B2B growth. Held senior roles across the tech, media, and government sectors, and was recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum for her international impact.
Vladimir Jovanovic
Advisor
Software architect with 15 years of experience in enterprise systems, fintech, and CTO advisory, including roles at Zillow and Tether. Focused on platform architecture, systems design, and building the technical foundations that give products long-term resilience and control.
Pavle Batuta
Advisor
Decentralized systems and blockchain architect with 10+ years of experience in protocol development, DeFi, RWAs, tokenization, and smart contract security. Co-founder of Moonstruck and Traken, with a strong track record in building secure, scalable infrastructure for next-generation digital assets and energy systems.
Dimitar Ivanov
Advisor
Operations manager with 10+ years of experience across IT, gaming, SaaS, fintech, and blockchain. Specializes in agile delivery, go-to-market execution, and workflow design, helping startups and scale-ups build the operational backbone for efficient growth.
Damjan Malbasic
Advisor
Communications and positioning strategist focused on technology product launches, category design, and market entry. Brings experience from deep tech environments, helping companies shape clear narratives that accelerate relevance, adoption, and growth.

Global Network of Specialists

Stride works with a focused specialist network across strategy, finance, product architecture, AI, software engineering, digital assets, organizational design, communications, fundraising and entertainment-industry strategy.

Our Ecosystem of Partners

Builds high-performance software, AI-powered systems, and digital experiences that help businesses scale with speed, clarity, and differentiation.
AI demand analytics company behind True Twin™ Focus Groups, where AI twins interact in real time to generate richer qualitative insight than traditional surveys can provide.
Token economy and venture studio focused on blockchain, DLT, asset management, and Web3 innovation.
Full-cycle software development company specializing in protocol design, system architecture, DApp development, DeFi, smart contracts, and security audits.
Develops advanced DeFi strategies, tokenomics, proprietary data, and risk research to help institutional investors navigate digital assets with greater confidence.
Advisory firm focused on building efficient, motivated organizations through transformation, HR and organizational strategy, management assessment, and process design.
Builds high-performance software, AI-powered systems, and digital experiences that help businesses scale with speed, clarity, and differentiation.
AI demand analytics company behind True Twin™ Focus Groups, where AI twins interact in real time to generate richer qualitative insight than traditional surveys can provide.
Token economy and venture studio focused on blockchain, DLT, asset management, and Web3 innovation.
Full-cycle software development company specializing in protocol design, system architecture, DApp development, DeFi, smart contracts, and security audits.
Develops advanced DeFi strategies, tokenomics, proprietary data, and risk research to help institutional investors navigate digital assets with greater confidence.
Advisory firm focused on building efficient, motivated organizations through transformation, HR and organizational strategy, management assessment, and process design.

Who we worked with

Trusted by Innovators and Industry Leaders

The Stride team and our network of experts brings decades of expertise across technology, media, finance, and blockchain sectors, delivering results that matter.
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Careers

Join the Stride Team

We’re Hiring Analysts

Work with founders, investors and specialist advisors on strategy, product, capital and execution challenges across AI, Web3, media, digital assets and emerging technology.
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What You’ll Do

Work directly with visionary leaders on high-impact projects that redefine industries.

Dive deep into product building, economic models, fundraising, and scaling strategies, gaining hands-on experience at every stage of a company’s journey.

Collaborate with industry experts, top-tier investors, and innovative teams to solve complex challenges and drive growth.

What You’ll Learn

Master the art of advisory and venture building from seasoned experts who’ve been in the trenches.

Gain hands-on experience in emerging technologies learning from mentors who are shaping the future of the space.

Build a powerful network of founders, investors, and innovators, opening doors to endless opportunities for your career.

Join the Stride Team

We’re Hiring Analysts

Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of emerging technologies, Web3 and AI. At Stride, you’ll work alongside top-class mentors and industry leaders, gaining unparalleled experience while making a real impact on groundbreaking projects.
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What You’ll Do

Work directly with visionary leaders on high-impact projects that redefine industries.

Dive deep into product building, economic models, fundraising, and scaling strategies, gaining hands-on experience at every stage of a company’s journey.

Collaborate with industry experts, top-tier investors, and innovative teams to solve complex challenges and drive growth.

What You’ll Learn

Master the art of advisory and venture building from seasoned experts who’ve been in the trenches.

Gain hands-on experience in emerging technologies learning from mentors who are shaping the future of the space.

Build a powerful network of founders, investors, and innovators, opening doors to endless opportunities for your career.

Let’s Build Something Extraordinary

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or partner, we’d love to hear from you.
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Stride provides advisory services and does not guarantee specific outcomes. All engagements are subject to mutual agreement and terms.