3 Pillars Co.

What 3 Pillars Co. does

3 Pillars Co. (legal name: 3 Pillars Conferences & Events) is a Baltimore, Maryland-based, founder-owned brand experience and event production agency founded in 2018. It operates under a three-pillar service architecture: Event Management & Production (full-service conference, hybrid, and festival production for 50 to 15,000 attendees), The Design Collective (brand identity, UX/UI, creative direction, and marketing materials), and Business Strategy & Consulting (fractional strategy, roadmaps, and accountability services for founders and mission-driven leaders). The firm also offers an entry-level productized engagement called the Event Strategy Sprint (6-8 weeks) and a self-serve clarity service, Ask Lois Roadmap Studio, distributed via letsasklois.com.

The firm's target customer base centers on mission-driven organizations, nonprofits, advocacy groups, and socially conscious brands, supplemented by select SMB and enterprise engagements. It is certified as a Maryland Certified Small Business, a Baltimore City Women-Owned and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE), and holds IATA certification for meeting planning, which collectively provide preferred-vendor standing in government and institutional procurement. The team operates as a distributed "collective" with members spanning Accra, Ghana to Savannah, Georgia, with no full-time headcount disclosed beyond the 1-10 employee band.

The technology stack is entirely composed of mainstream SaaS tools (Notion, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Canva, Dubsado CRM, Flodesk, QuickBooks) with no proprietary platform, AI/ML capabilities, or public API. Revenue is generated via project-based professional services fees and monthly retainers, with no public pricing and no external funding. Customer logos include UMBC, NewSchools Venture Fund, XPRIZE, KEYS Enterprises, Mission & Movement, NCJW, IDC, RYCOR Home Services, and Vegan SoulFest, with no single customer disclosed as dominant. The firm has no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, no parent company, and no venture or private equity backing evident in the data.

Name

3 Pillars Co.

Legal name

3 Pillars Conferences & Events

Website

https://3pillars.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

3 Pillars Co. is a Baltimore-based, founder-owned brand experience and event production agency serving mission-driven nonprofits, advocacy groups, and socially conscious brands through event management, design, and fractional strategy services, certified as an M/WBE and IATA meeting planner.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production and Brand Experience Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Marketing Consulting Services (541613), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customer/User Conferences & Client Advisory Boards (THAHAMAD), Content Strategy & Planning (BPAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Event production services
• Brand experience design
• Business strategy consulting
• Creative agency services
• Event management consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Management & Production: Full-service event production from concept to execution. Services include conference production, brand activations, venue sourcing, onsite support, registration management, and hybrid event production. Priced as project-based engagements or day rates for Travel Director services.
2. Design & Creative Services: Brand identity and design services including graphic design, brand voice development, website development, creative direction, marketing strategy, UX/UI design, and reports/publications. Delivered as project-based engagements.
3. Business Strategy & Consulting: Fractional business strategy services including rapid clarity sessions, project/program strategy, full strategic engagements, purpose & action consulting, and accountability services. Offered through modular engagements with services like Ask Lois Roadmap Studio, ACE Blueprint Roadmap, and ongoing strategy support.
4. Event Strategy Sprint: Focused 6-8 week engagement building operational foundation for events including event roadmap, budget framework, venue and vendor criteria, and responsibility mapping. Entry point service to broader client relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

3 Pillars Co. is a brand experience and event production agency that delivers three integrated service pillars: Event Management & Production (full-service conference, meeting, festival, hybrid, and in-person event production for 50 to 15,000 attendees); The Design Collective (branding, graphic design, brand voice, website development, creative direction, marketing strategy, and UX/UI design); and Business Strategy & Consulting (fractional business strategy, purpose and action consulting, campaign planning, and accountability services). Add-on offerings include Venue Sourcing & Onsite Travel Direction, a 6-8 week Event Strategy Sprint, and the Ask Lois Roadmap Studio for fast, clarity-driven guidance.

Product overview

3 Pillars Co. is a brand experience and event production agency offering three integrated service pillars: Event Management & Production (full-service event production from conferences to festivals), The Design Collective (branding, design, and creative services), and Business Strategy & Consulting (fractional strategy and advisory services). Additional offerings include venue sourcing, the Event Strategy Sprint (a structured 6-8 week engagement), and Ask Lois Roadmap Studio for quick-start clarity guidance. The agency also provides IATA-certified meeting planning and holds M/WBE certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Management & Production Full-service event production covering conferences, meetings, intimate dinners, large-scale outdoor festivals, virtual and hybrid forums, and in-person conferences for 50 to 15,000 attendees, for mission-driven organizations, nonprofits, and socially conscious brands.
• The Design Collective Branding and design services including graphic design, brand identity and voice development, website development, creative direction, marketing strategy, brand strategy, UX/UI design, and reports and publications, for organizations needing cohesive brand identity and marketing materials.
• Business Strategy & Consulting Fractional business and strategy consulting for founders, creatives, and mission-driven teams, including operations support, campaign planning, strategic roadmaps, purpose and action consulting, and accountability services.
• Venue Sourcing & Onsite Travel Direction Hotel and venue identification, RFP development, proposal comparison, rate and concession negotiation, contract review, and room block structuring, plus onsite travel direction for day-of event management, for organizations running destination and multi-venue events.
• Event Strategy Sprint A focused 6-8 week engagement that builds the operational foundation for an event, producing an event roadmap, budget framework, venue and vendor criteria, and a role responsibility map, positioned as a low-risk entry point into full-service engagements.
• Ask Lois Roadmap Studio A clarity-driven service offering fast, focused guidance for individuals or teams who need help taking the next right step before committing to a full engagement, delivered through the letsasklois.com platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Event scale: 50 to 15,000 attendees across event types
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 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

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Purple HausminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Creative partner for Purple Haus: End of Summer Mixer event. 3 Pillars Co. produced the celebration of Baltimore's creative scene in partnership with Purple Haus.
• Baltimore Spirits Cocktail GalleryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Beverage and hospitality partner for Purple Haus mixer. Elevated the evening with immersive lighting, stunning decor, and custom-crafted cocktails.
• Beckon EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2022Entertainment partner for Vegan SoulFest x We Give Black Fest. Co-produced the 3-day outdoor festival in Baltimore, MD.
• Klassic Sound & StageminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2022Audio and stage production partner for Vegan SoulFest. Provided technical production for multiple stages at the waterfront park venue.
• MAG PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2022Partner for Vegan SoulFest x We Give Black Fest. Contributed to the collaborative outdoor festival for Black philanthropy.
• City of Baltimore, Mayor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2022Government partner for Vegan SoulFest x We Give Black Fest. The festival took place at West Covington Park in Baltimore, MD under city support.
• Imminent Security ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2022Security partner for Vegan SoulFest. Provided security services for the 3-day festival anticipating 10,000 attendees.
• ArchiteXminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner for Washington Institute 2022 conference production. ArchiteX is referenced as a collaborative partner for the National Council of Jewish Women event at Capital Hilton in Washington, DC.
• Event RevolutionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Event production partner for Washington Institute 2022. Provided event production services for the hybrid conference.
• Capital Hilton - Washington, DCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Venue partner for Washington Institute 2022 conference. Hosted the National Council of Jewish Women event at Capital Hilton.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Cvent: Event management technology platform providing venue sourcing, registration, and event marketing software. Adjacent infrastructure provider serving the same event organizer buyer segment.
• Eventbrite: Event ticketing, registration, and discovery platform used by event organizers and producers. Enabling technology provider rather than a direct competitor to agency services.

Broad incumbents

• Maritz Global Events: Large event and incentive travel management company producing corporate meetings, conferences, and incentive programs. Overlaps in corporate meeting production and event strategy.
• MKG: Experiential marketing agency specializing in live brand experiences, events, and creative campaigns. Same service category with established enterprise client base.
• Jack Morton Worldwide: Established brand experience agency creating events, activations, and integrated campaigns for global brands. Comparable service portfolio with broader scale and deeper enterprise relationships.
• Sparks: Global brand experience and event agency producing large-scale brand activations, exhibits, and conferences. Direct overlap in event production and experience design at the larger end of the market.
• George P. Johnson Experience Marketing: Large global experiential marketing agency producing brand experiences, conferences, and activations for enterprise clients. Operates in the same brand experience category but at significantly greater scale and global reach.
• Freeman: Global event management and brand experience company providing event production, exhibit design, and digital experiences. Comparable end-to-end event capabilities at enterprise scale.

Direct peers

• The Citizen Group: Mission-driven creative agency providing strategy, branding, and campaign services for social impact organizations. Directly comparable in mission-driven positioning and integrated strategy/design/event offerings.
• Pink Sparrow Events: Boutique event design and production agency delivering branded experiences for nonprofits, corporate clients, and luxury segments. Closely comparable in service mix (event design, production, brand experience) and size tier.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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