Business & Individual Development

What Business & Individual Development does

Business & Individual Development (BID) is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based professional services firm that provides IT consulting, Agile transformation, and digital platform integration to organizations seeking to modernize their project management and operational practices. Founded in 2023, BID serves a regional client base through four core service lines: Agile Consulting (including SAFe practice consulting, Scrum adoption, and leadership coaching), Change Management (strategic planning and organizational change), Training & Development (certifications in Agile, Leadership, Marketing, HR, AI Development, and Workforce Development), and Digital Platform Integration (implementing and connecting tools such as Jira, Salesforce, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, GitLab, and Planview).

The company operates as a certified SAFe Practice Consultant provider and partners with technology platforms and trade bodies including Scaled Agile, Salesforce, Smartsheet, and Agile Alliance. It also functions as the sole Agile/Scrum training provider in Ohio's TechCred Program, a state-funded reimbursement channel for employer technology credentialing. Revenue is generated almost entirely through professional services fees, including project-based Agile transformation engagements, certification training (SAFe, Scrum, Smartsheet, and others), interactive Lunch-N-Learn workshops (priced from $225 per session based on group size), and on-site platform integration consulting. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, supplemented by event-driven demand generation (Black Tech Week, Kenwood opening events) and referral activity through the TechCred channel.

BID positions itself as a woman-owned and Black-owned business and was noted in May 2023 as the first Black-owned business in Cincinnati to partner with the Scaled Agile Framework. It maintains two Cincinnati-area offices (Kenwood at 7875 Montgomery Rd., and a second downtown location opened in October 2023 for Agile and SAFe certification classes). Its named clients include Procter & Gamble, myCUmortgage, Wilberforce University, and VACO, with a headcount band of 11-50 employees.

Name

Business & Individual Development

Legal name

BID - Business & Individual Development

Website

https://biddevelops.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Business & Individual Development (BID) is a Cincinnati-based woman- and Black-owned IT consulting firm offering Agile transformation, SAFe certification training, change management, and digital platform integration (Jira, Salesforce, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, GitLab) to regional enterprise and organizational clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agile Consulting & Training Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Venture Creation Centers (EDAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Skills Assessment & Talent/Employability Testing Platforms (EDAFADAM)

Keywords

• Agile consulting services
• SAFe certification training
• Digital platform integration
• Change management consulting
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Agile Consulting Services: BID provides consulting services including Agile coaching, SAFe implementation, Agile transformation, and leadership coaching to help organizations adopt agile methodologies.
2. Training and Certifications: BID offers certification training in Agile, Leadership, Marketing, HR, AI Development, and Workforce Development. Training includes certification programs such as SAFe, Scrum, and other professional credentials.
3. Lunch-N-Learn Sessions: BID provides interactive Lunch-N-Learn workshops on various topics including Agile, teamwork, leadership, and business skills. Pricing starts at $225 based on group size.
4. Digital Platform Integration: BID integrates digital platforms like Jira, Salesforce, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, and GitLab to streamline client business operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BID is a Cincinnati-based consulting and training firm that helps organizations adopt Agile methodologies through four core service lines: Agile consulting (including SAFe implementation and transformation coaching), change management, professional certification training (Agile, Scrum, Leadership, Marketing, HR, AI), and digital platform integration for tools such as Jira, Salesforce, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, and GitLab. The firm also delivers on-site Lunch-N-Learn workshops and partners with the Ohio TechCred Program to offer reimbursable credentialing for Ohio employers.

Product overview

BID - Business & Individual Development is a digital innovation hub offering a portfolio of consulting and training services centered on agile methodologies. The core offering consists of four main services: Agile Consulting (including SAFe practice consulting and transformation), Change Management (strategic planning and organizational change), Training & Development (professional certifications in Agile, Leadership, Marketing, HR, and AI), and Digital Platform Integration (integrating tools like Jira, Salesforce, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, GitLab). Supporting programs include the TechCred Program (Ohio employer reimbursement initiative), Lunch-N-Learn Sessions (team workshops), the Meet Me Downtown discount program, and specialized courses like the Impact and Influence leadership class. The company positions itself as a tech solutions partner that also leverages AI for workforce development and process optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agile Consulting

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2023BID became the first Black-owned business in Cincinnati to partner with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) in May 2023. This partnership establishes BID as a certified SAFe Practice Consultant provider, enabling them to deliver SAFe certifications and implementation services. The collaboration signifies a significant step forward in fostering diversity and inclusivity within the technology and development sectors.
• Ohio TechCred ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBID partners exclusively with the Ohio TechCred Program, an initiative by the state of Ohio designed to close the skills gap for local employers. BID serves as the sole Agile/Scrum training provider for employers seeking reimbursements through this program for technology-related credentialing.
• Agile AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationBID is a Corporate Member of Agile Alliance, demonstrating commitment to Agile methodologies and access to the broader Agile community resources and best practices.
• VACOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBID partnered with VACO to present on Including Diversity & Inclusion into an Agile environment at VACO's monthly Lunch and Learn events. Robin Barnett (Director of Human Resource) and LaTosha Ward (Head of Organizational Change) engaged audiences on diversity and inclusion topics.
• African American Chamber Greater Cincinnati | Northern KentuckyminorOthersBID is affiliated with the African American Chamber Greater Cincinnati | Northern Kentucky, supporting the Black business community in the region.
• Cincinnati USA Regional ChamberminorOthersBID maintains affiliation with the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber for business networking and regional business community engagement.
• NKY Chamber of CommerceminorOthersBID is affiliated with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce for regional business community engagement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Planview: Enterprise portfolio/Agile planning software vendor. BID lists Planview integration among its capabilities; relevant as a tooling partner and indirect competitor for Lean/Agile Portfolio Management engagements.
• Slalom Consulting: Mid-tier consulting firm with established Agile/SAFe transformation and digital platform services. Comparable business model (regional offices, consulting + training bundle), serving similar mid-market and enterprise Agile transformation buyers.
• Deloitte (Agile/Digital Transformation practice): Global consulting firm with large Agile transformation, SAFe, and digital platform practices. Represents the incumbent competitor BID would face for larger enterprise Agile transformation RFPs.

Direct peers

• cPrime: Agile transformation consultancy offering SAFe, Scrum, and DevOps consulting and training. Competes head-on with BID across SAFe Practice Consultancy, certification training, and digital platform integration (Jira/Atlassian).
• AgileSherpas: Boutique SAFe-focused transformation firm offering SAFe implementation, agile coaching, and certification training. Closest direct peer in scale, methodology, and target customer.
• Adaptavist: Atlassian/Jira consultancy offering tooling implementation, agile transformation, and DevOps services. Directly comparable to BID's digital platform integration and Atlassian/Jira capability.
• LeadingAgile: Pure-play Agile/SAFe transformation consultancy. Direct competitor to BID's Agile consulting, SAFe implementation, and enterprise coaching services for organizations seeking scaled agile adoption.

Others

• Scaled Agile: Owner of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and the program through which BID became a partner. Indirect competitor (and partner) that sets framework standards and accredits SPCTs/SPPCs; not a direct consulting rival but defines the market BID serves.
• Scrum Alliance: Global certification body offering Scrum credentials (CSM, CSPO) that complement BID's Scrum and Agile curriculum. Indirect competitor / ecosystem partner for certification distribution.

Emerging players

• Mountain Goat Software: Mike Cohn's Scrum training and consulting firm, one of the most recognized boutique Agile training providers. Overlaps with BID's Scrum and agile certification offerings but is more publishing/training-led than consulting-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@customersupportteam4471/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/biddevelop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biddevelops
• Instagraminstagram.com/biddevelops

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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