The Orenda Collective

What The Orenda Collective does

The Orenda Collective is a privately held, founder-led DEI and supplier-diversity advisory firm founded in March 2021 by LaKendria Robinson and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The firm delivers professional services — not technology products — to corporate, government, and nonprofit clients across Tampa Bay and Southeast Florida, organized around seven consulting packages: Impact Program Development, Inclusive Growth (Supplier Inclusion), Corporate Community Investment, Events & Project Management, Grassroots Data Analysis, Spark Sessions, and Keynote Speaker Engagements. Its proprietary SWOT Prism Process and grassroots data methodology are embedded in Spark Sessions and the Data-Driven Insights Package, but the underlying delivery model is bespoke consulting rather than a scalable technology platform.

The firm monetizes through quote-based, multi-year professional-services engagements with enterprise buyers, sports commissions, and regional economic-development organizations, using a sales-led go-to-market motion of direct outreach, keynote speaking, and workshops. In 2022 it extended its model by launching The Orenda Foundation, an affiliated nonprofit operating four programs — OC Emporium (business showcase), ThriveCo Lab (leadership accelerator), Orenda Empowerment Fund (grants), and InspireYouth Entrepreneurship Camp — that deepen the firm's ecosystem beyond fee-for-service consulting. Named clients include the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, Visit Tampa Bay, the Tampa Bay Partnership, the Tampa Bay Chamber, Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan, and the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee, with the Business Connect program having engaged over 1,200 diverse businesses and 215 selected for Super Bowl contract readiness.

Name

The Orenda Collective

Legal name

The Orenda Collective

Website

https://theorendaco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Orenda Collective is a Tampa-based, founder-led DEI and supplier-diversity consultancy founded in 2021 by LaKendria Robinson, serving corporate, government, and nonprofit clients in Tampa Bay and Southeast Florida with strategic advisory, supplier-inclusion programs, community-investment design, events, and keynote engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

DEI Consulting Services

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards Advisory (BPACAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH)

Keywords

• DEI consulting services
• Supplier diversity programs
• Corporate community investment
• Strategic planning workshops
• Impact program development

Headquarters

HQ city

Ruskin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. DEI Consulting Services: Strategic consulting engagements with corporations to develop and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, supplier diversity programs, and corporate community investment strategies.
2. Impact Program Development: Co-creation of equity-driven initiatives including strategy development, feasibility analysis, and hands-on implementation support for client programs.
3. Spark Sessions & Keynotes: High-energy strategic planning sessions and keynote speaker engagements for C-suite leaders and senior executives on DEI and supplier inclusion topics.
4. Event & Project Management: High-impact event production and strategic execution for conferences, expos, and community-driven events with focus on economic mobility and supplier diversity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Orenda Collective is a DEI consulting and social impact strategy firm that designs and delivers supplier inclusion programs, corporate community investment plans, impact program development, event and project management, grassroots data analysis, and executive workshops (Spark Sessions) plus keynote speaking engagements. It sells these professional services to corporations, government and sports commissions, and nonprofit clients, and operates an affiliated nonprofit (The Orenda Foundation) running business showcase, leadership accelerator, grant and youth entrepreneurship programs.

Product overview

The Orenda Collective is a DEI consulting firm offering a portfolio of professional services organized around economic transformation and community impact. The core consulting offerings include Impact Program Development, Supplier Inclusion (Inclusive Growth Package), Corporate Community Investment, Events & Project Management, Data-Driven Insights (Grassroots Data Analysis), Spark Sessions, and Keynote Speaker Engagements. Operating under The Orenda Foundation, the company also delivers four distinct programs: OC Emporium (business showcase platform), ThriveCo Lab (leadership accelerator), Orenda Empowerment Fund (grant program), and InspireYouth Entrepreneurship Camp (youth entrepreneurship education). Together, these services and programs form an integrated ecosystem designed to drive supplier diversity, community investment, and economic mobility outcomes for corporate and community clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Impact Program Development Co-created strategy, data-backed feasibility analysis, and hands-on implementation support that equips organizations to launch equity-driven initiatives delivering measurable impact. Designed for corporate, government, and nonprofit clients pursuing DEI and economic mobility programs.
• Inclusive Growth Package (Supplier Inclusion) Helps businesses access, grow, and win by sourcing diverse suppliers and connecting them with corporate and community buyers through tailored training, mentorship, and strategic introductions. Built for women-, veteran-, minority-, and small business owners seeking contracting opportunities.
• Corporate Community Investment Package Empowers companies to design long-term CSR and equity strategies that drive sustainable economic and community change, with clear impact measurement. Targeted at corporate social responsibility and community investment leaders.
• Events & Project Management Package High-impact event production and strategic execution, coordinating diverse vendors and aligning corporate, government, and community partners. Delivered for conferences, expos, and community-driven events focused on economic mobility and supplier diversity.
• Data-Driven Insights Package (Grassroots Data Analysis) Gathers in-depth market and community data, tracks supplier inclusion outcomes, and uses real-time insights to shape outreach, engagement, and investment strategies. Designed for organizations needing data-driven DEI and supplier diversity decision support.
• Spark Sessions High-energy, tailored strategy sessions powered by the proprietary SWOT Prism Process that help leaders assess growth opportunities and develop focused action plans. Targeted at C-suite and senior leaders.
• Keynote Speaker Engagements Expert-led workshops, keynotes, and executive briefings that translate complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies across community investment, DEI, and supplier inclusion topics. Sells to conferences and corporate leadership audiences.
• OC Emporium A high-visibility showcase connecting small businesses with corporate buyers, consumers, and industry leaders through vendor experiences, partnerships, and business growth support. Proceeds are reinvested into The Orenda Foundation.
• ThriveCo Lab A transformative leadership accelerator empowering emerging and established leaders with skills, mindset, and network access through elite development and actionable strategy frameworks.
• Orenda Empowerment Fund A financial catalyst providing capacity-building grants, exclusive business services, and financial literacy coaching to support small business growth.
• InspireYouth Entrepreneurship Camp An immersive program equipping young entrepreneurs with business development principles, pitch experience, and mentorship from industry professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,200 diverse businesses engaged in supplier diversity programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Tampa Bay Sports CommissionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021One of the company's first major clients secured within 90 days of launch. Collaborative engagement on sports tourism DEI initiatives and community investment.
• Visit Tampa BaymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Early client partner for DEI strategy and program development in Tampa Bay tourism sector.
• Tampa Bay PartnershipmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Regional economic development organization collaborating on community investment and economic mobility initiatives.
• The Orenda FoundationcoreOthersThe Orenda Foundation is the company's affiliated nonprofit arm focused on breaking down barriers and empowering small businesses and emerging leaders through education, mentorship, funding, and hands-on initiatives. Programs include OC Emporium business showcase, ThriveCo Lab leadership accelerator, Orenda Empowerment Fund, and InspireYouth Entrepreneurship Camp.
• OC EmporiumcoreOthersA curated business showcase connecting small businesses with influential corporate buyers, consumers, and industry leaders in Tampa Bay. Proceeds reinvested into The Orenda Foundation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Kanarys: Kanarys is a DEI data and analytics platform providing benchmarking and supplier-diversity insights to employers — overlapping with Orenda's Grassroots Data Analysis and Corporate Community Investment offerings.
• Visceral Business: Visceral Business is a minority-owned consulting firm providing DEI strategy and supplier diversity advisory to Fortune 500 and public-sector clients — comparable in mission and boutique scale to Orenda.
• TBL Networks: TBL Networks is a minority supplier development and certification organization that connects diverse businesses with corporate and government buyers — overlapping with Orenda's supplier inclusion pipeline work.

Direct peers

• DiversityInc: DiversityInc is a leading DEI advisory, benchmarking, and media firm serving corporate clients on supplier diversity, workforce diversity, and ESG strategy — directly comparable to Orenda's DEI consulting and supplier inclusion offerings.
• Paradigm Strategy: Paradigm Strategy is a DEI and organizational development consultancy serving corporate and public-sector clients with inclusion strategy and training — comparable mid-sized peer in the DEI advisory space.
• Cook Ross: Cook Ross is a DEI consulting and leadership development firm offering strategic advisory, inclusion training, and culture-change programs to global enterprises — a close functional peer in DEI strategy and executive workshop delivery.
• The Winters Group: The Winters Group is a Black-owned DEI consulting firm providing strategy, training, and inclusion advisory to corporations and government entities — comparable in mission, ownership profile, and service mix to The Orenda Collective.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm offering DEI, talent, and leadership advisory as part of a broader portfolio — a broad incumbent with overlapping DEI strategy capabilities but operating at much greater scale.
• Gartner DEI Practice (formerly CEB): Gartner's DEI and HR research/advisory practice serves large enterprises with DEI benchmarking, strategy, and inclusion research — a broad incumbent offering overlapping advisory services at enterprise scale.

Others

• Visit Tampa Bay (client/supplier-side): Visit Tampa Bay is a regional tourism and community development organization — included as an ecosystem/buyer peer, not a competitor; it is one of Orenda's disclosed anchor clients and representative of the regional sports/tourism buyer category the firm serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/theorendaco
• Facebookfacebook.com/theorendaco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theorendaco
• Instagraminstagram.com/theorendaco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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