Connext Consulting

What Connext Consulting does

Connext Consulting Inc. is a privately held strategic business development boutique headquartered in South Salem, New York (Westchester County), founded in 2009 by Gabrielle Guttman. The firm delivers an integrated suite of four professional services — business development, marketing, events, and communications — to financial institutions (hedge funds, private equity firms), professional services firms, women/minority-owned businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. Its commercial value is anchored in the founder's 20+ year Wall Street tenure (Bear Stearns, Kroll, VCG, Southridge), her personal network across the buy-side and sell-side financial services community, and her leadership positions in industry associations such as NY ALT (Management Committee since 2009) and HedgeNY (Co-Founder).

The firm's product surface is service-based rather than technology-based: it offers bespoke business development advisory, comprehensive marketing toolkits, end-to-end event management, and strategic communications, supported by two proprietary branded offerings — the 'Heels on the Street™' onsite event representation service and 'the NEXT Event' event-marketing platform. No technology stack, AI capabilities, APIs, or data assets are disclosed; the value proposition is explicitly human-expertise-driven.

Revenue is generated through customized project-based and retainer engagements (multi-year contracts) with undisclosed pricing. The firm operates a direct sales motion leveraging founder-led outreach, industry events, social media (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook), and association participation. There are no funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed headcount beyond the 1–10 employee band.

Name

Connext Consulting

Legal name

Connext Consulting Inc.

Website

https://connextconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Connext Consulting is a privately held strategic business development boutique founded in 2009 by Gabrielle Guttman, delivering integrated business development, marketing, events, and communications services to hedge funds, private equity firms, professional services firms, and not-for-profits through a founder-led, relationship-driven boutique model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Consulting Services

NAICS

Marketing Consulting Services (541613), Management Consulting Services (54161), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Customer, Marketing & Sales Consulting (BPAHACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customer Experience (CX) & Digital Experience (BPAHAEAC), Meeting & Conference Planning & Coordination (HSACADAA)

Keywords

• Business development consulting
• Marketing strategy services
• Event management consulting
• Financial services advisory
• Investor relations consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

South Salem

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. Strategic Business Development Consulting: Connext Consulting generates revenue through customized consulting engagements covering business development, marketing, events, and communications services. The firm delivers tailored solutions for each client, suggesting a project-based or retainer engagement model rather than standardized product pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Connext Consulting is a strategic business development boutique that delivers an integrated suite of four consulting services: Business Development, Marketing, Events, and Communications. Engagements combine proprietary methodologies, an extensive professional network, and a global affiliate network to deliver strategic introductions, brand visibility, event management, and targeted communications campaigns for clients in financial services and related sectors. The firm also offers a proprietary onsite event representation service called Heels on the Street™ and a branded event marketing platform called the NEXT Event.

Product overview

Connext Consulting® is a strategic business development boutique offering an integrated suite of four core consulting services: Business Development, Marketing, Events, and Communications. The firm also operates a proprietary event representation service called Heels on the Street™ and a branded event platform called the NEXT Event. Services are delivered through a customized approach combining proprietary methodologies, an extensive professional network, and global affiliate relationships to connect clients to growth opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Development Services Strategic business development advisory including market share analysis, client introductions, networking strategies, and proprietary methodology for evaluating growth opportunities in existing and new markets. Targeted at financial services firms and other clients seeking to expand their market presence and client base.
• Marketing Services Comprehensive marketing solutions including website development, brand design, thought leadership content, white papers, investor presentations, newsletters, and PR/advertising campaigns tailored for financial services clients.
• Events Services End-to-end event management for conferences, seminars, galas, and fundraisers, including pre-event marketing, audience development, onsite support, sponsorship coordination, and post-event follow-up through a global affiliate network.
• Communications Services Strategic communications including media coverage generation across print, broadcast, and social channels, thought leadership positioning, press releases, case studies, executive profiles, and digital footprint management.
• Heels on the Street™ Proprietary onsite event representation service that heightens client exposure and cultivates meaningful business introductions at industry events.
• the NEXT Event Event marketing platform and service that enhances visibility of events to key influencers, industry professionals, and stakeholders through proven click-to-action strategies and multi-channel online positioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strategic introductions connecting clients with high-powered professionals and executives

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• 100 WomenminorOthersConnext Consulting supports 100 Women, a charitable organization focused on women's empowerment and philanthropy.
• ACG New YorkmoderateOthersAssociation for Corporate Growth - Connext Consulting participates in ACG events including the Women of Leadership Summit and Summer Bash.
• Barnard College AlumniminorOthersFounder Gabrielle Guttman is a Barnard College graduate and maintains active involvement with the college's alumni network.
• NY ALT (New York Alternative Investment Roundtable)coreOthersConnext Consulting founder Gabrielle Guttman has served on the Management Committee since 2009, chaired the Industry Liaisons Committee, and currently serves on the DEI Committee. NY ALT is a core professional network for the firm's business development activities.
• Women WaveminorOthersConnext Consulting supports Women Wave, an organization focused on women's professional advancement.
• HedgeNYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGabrielle Guttman is a Co-Founder of HedgeNY, demonstrating deep involvement in building the alternative investment community network.
• Portfolios with PurposemoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerConnext Consulting is a Corporate Sponsor of Portfolios with Purpose, supporting their initiatives including the Student Challenge and Annual Awards Night.
• Connecticut Hedge Fund AssociationmoderateOthersConnext Consulting is an Alliance Partner of the Connecticut Hedge Fund Association (CTHFA), participating in their quarterly symposiums and events.
• ALTSO (A Leg To Stand On)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerGabrielle Guttman serves on the Advisory Board of ALTSO and the Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest Committee, supporting the organization's fundraising events.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Prosek Partners: Mid-sized financial services-focused public relations, marketing, and investor communications firm serving hedge funds, private equity, and asset managers. Highly comparable in customer base (FS-focused) and overlapping service mix (marketing, communications, BD support), but at materially greater scale than Connext.
• BackBay Communications: Boutique financial services PR and marketing agency serving asset managers, PE firms, fintechs, and professional services firms. Closely mirrors Connext's customer profile and integrated marketing/communications offering, though BackBay is more PR-weighted and slightly larger.
• ICR Inc. Strategic communications and advisory firm with deep financial services expertise across investor relations, public relations, and crisis communications. Overlaps with Connext's communications and BD services for hedge fund and PE clients at meaningfully larger scale.
• Abernathy MacGregor: Specialist strategic communications consultancy focused on corporate, investor, and public relations for financial services and corporate clients. Comparable in niche FS focus and high-touch relationship-driven model, but with a larger partner-led team.
• Joele Frank: Boutique strategic communications and investor relations firm specializing in M&A, shareholder activism, and corporate communications for financial services and public company clients. Comparable FS focus and senior-led relationship model.
• Sloane & Company: Financial services-focused strategic communications and investor relations firm serving public companies, financial sponsors, and alternative asset managers. Overlaps with Connext's communications and BD services, particularly in alternatives and capital markets.
• Greentarget: Boutique B2B marketing and public relations firm with deep financial services, professional services, and technology practice areas. Closely comparable in integrated marketing/communications offering and mid-market FS client base.

Broad incumbents

• FTI Consulting: Large global advisory firm with a strategic communications segment serving financial services clients on PR, investor relations, and corporate reputation. Overlaps Connext's offering as part of a much broader portfolio including restructuring, economics, and forensic services.
• Park Hill (Blackstone): Blackstone's private capital fundraising and advisory group providing placement agent and secondary advisory services for alternative asset managers. Comparable to Connext's hedge fund/PE BD offering, but operating at the top end of the market with institutional scale.

Emerging players

• Eaton Partners: Capital introduction and fundraising advisory firm focused exclusively on alternative investments, helping GPs raise capital from institutional LPs. Overlaps Connext's hedge fund/PE BD support, but specialized in capital formation rather than full-stack BD/marketing/events.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/connextconsult
• Facebookfacebook.com/connextconsulting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/connext-consulting-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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