Innivee Strategies

Name

Innivee Strategies

Legal name

Innivee Strategies, Inc.

Website

https://inniveestrategies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Innivee Strategies is a Deaf-owned, disability-owned consultancy founded in 2015 that provides executive search, leadership development, strategic planning, and organizational change management to mission-driven organizations serving Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and disability communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Organization Design & Restructuring (BPACAJAB)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Strategic planning consulting
• Leadership development programs
• Organizational change management
• Nonprofit consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Executive Search: Fee-based executive and leadership search services where Innivee Strategies manages the complete recruitment process from organizational assessment through candidate placement and executive transition support.
2. Professional Services - Leadership Development: Customized leadership development programs including coaching, evaluations, board governance training, and cohort-based leadership development such as the Deaf TRAIL and LD2 programs.
3. Professional Services - Strategic Planning and Consulting: Strategic planning, needs assessments, and consulting engagements typically ranging from 3 months to one year, providing organizations with data-informed decision-making support and implementation guidance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Innivee Strategies is a Deaf and disability-owned consulting firm that provides executive and leadership search, executive/leadership/board development, and strategic planning, needs assessments, and consulting services. The firm tailors custom engagements for mission-driven organizations, with particular expertise serving deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and disability communities. Engagements typically span three months to one year and include community engagement, data-informed decision-making, and adaptive change methodologies.

Product overview

Innivee Strategies is a Deaf-led consulting firm offering a unified portfolio of organizational and leadership development services. The core offerings span Executive and Leadership Search (identifying and placing transformative leaders), Executive/Ledership/Board Development (coaching, evaluations, governance training), and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessments/Consulting (data-driven planning and community engagement). Supporting these core pillars are specialized services including Accreditation Consulting, Strategic Consulting, Executive Coaching, Leadership Recruitment, Executive Transitions, and Executive Evaluations. The firm also operates signature programs including Lead Different (a monthly accessible webinar series) and Deaf TRAIL (a Deaf-led leadership development cohort). The company tailors all services to mission-driven organizations, with particular expertise serving Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and disability communities and organizations.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive and Leadership Search Comprehensive executive search services that identify and place leaders who drive lasting change in education, non-profit, and government sectors, including diverse communities such as deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and disability organizations. Manages the entire process from organizational assessment through candidate placement.
• Executive, Leadership, and Board Development Suite of services including executive evaluation, coaching, board governance training, and leadership development tailored to elevate organizational leadership potential for mission-driven organizations.
• Strategic Planning, Needs Assessments, and Consulting Guides organizations through strategic planning, comprehensive needs assessments, and personalized consulting to develop unique strategies aligned with organizational missions, with data-informed decision-making and community engagement.
• Board and Governance Excellence Comprehensive governance training for board members focusing on legal, ethical, and strategic requirements to enhance organizational leadership and effectiveness.
• Leadership Development Equips leaders with skills and insights needed for organizational success and personal growth through comprehensive leadership development programs.
• Strategic Planning Co-creates strategic plans that are visionary and adaptable, helping organizations navigate dynamic challenges, optimize resources, and drive sustained growth.
• Needs Assessment and Data Analysis Conducts comprehensive needs assessments to deliver data-driven insights that inform effective interventions and long-term strategies for organizational growth.
• Accreditation Consulting Guides institutions through accreditation processes with expertise spanning diverse educational and professional contexts, ensuring they meet and exceed industry and professional standards.
• Strategic Consulting Provides personalized strategic consulting attuned to organizations' unique needs, driving impactful and sustainable change through custom strategies and innovative solutions.
• Executive Coaching One-on-one executive coaching providing personalized support to help leaders overcome isolation, grow leadership skills, and navigate the complexities of leadership.
• Executive Transitions Facilitates executive transitions that uphold organizational values and objectives, ensuring smooth and strategic shifts in leadership with focus on cultural integration and risk management.
• Executive Evaluations Conducts comprehensive evaluations for CEOs and organizational leaders addressing legal, donor, and accreditation requirements to enhance organizational leadership and effectiveness.
• Deaf TRAIL (Transformative Representation & Advocacy through Inclusive Leadership) A Deaf-led leadership development cohort program supporting Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing leaders through a six-month program covering adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, executive presence, and coalition building, supported by the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office.
• Michigan Interpreter Needs Assessment (MINA) Needs assessment program focused on interpreter services in Michigan.
• Deaf Organization Executives Summit (DOES) An annual summit for executive leaders in deaf organizations, supported by scholarships for executive leaders from minority groups.

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting, flagship and past.

• North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Innivee Strategies is partnering with NCSD to develop a new strategic plan reflecting voices, priorities, and aspirations of the NCSD community. The engagement process includes community surveys in ASL, English, and Spanish; focus groups; and community conversations, with support from Western Carolina University for research and analysis.
• Western Carolina UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Research and academic partnership supporting the NCSD strategic planning initiative through data analysis and community research collaboration.
• National Association of the Deaf (NAD)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026Innivee Strategies partnered with NAD to conduct a community-centered national CEO search resulting in Nicholas Kiego's appointment. The partnership included community surveys, focus groups, public finalist forums, and town halls to ensure broad community participation in shaping the leadership profile and selection process.
• Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Strategic planning partnership to help MCDHH clarify priorities, strengthen community connections, and build a roadmap for serving Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Missourians through surveys, focus groups, and community engagement.
• Maine Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened (DDHHLD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Partnership to support development of DDHHLD's next five-year strategic plan, building on the completion of their 2020-2025 plan. The process includes reviewing existing data, community interviews, focus groups, and collaboration with a strategic planning workgroup.
• Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Five-year strategic planning process to strengthen CSDB's mission and shape the future for Deaf, Blind, and DeafBlind learners. Inclusive and accessible process with focus groups, surveys, and an Ad Hoc Strategic Planning Committee.
• Colorado Disability Opportunity Office (CDOO)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Funding and administrative support for the Deaf TRAIL (Transformative Representation & Advocacy through Inclusive Leadership) program under CDOO, a department of Colorado's Department of Labor and Employment.
• Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Parent agency of CDOO providing funding and oversight for the Deaf TRAIL leadership development program serving Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing leaders across Colorado.
• Nevada Communication Access Services (CAS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Strategic planning partnership with Nevada CAS to support organizational development and community engagement for deaf and hard of hearing services in Nevada.
• Interpreter-NowsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2024Sponsor for the Lead Different webinar series, providing ASL interpreting and captioning services for all recordings to ensure accessibility for the deaf community.
• Philippine Federation of the Deaf (PFD)pastStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Board governance and strategic planning training provided under Discovering Deaf Worlds USAID Grant. The training contributed to PFD's successful passage of new legislation, with Davin Searls consulting on the initiative.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BoardSource: National nonprofit organization focused on board governance, leadership, and effectiveness for nonprofits and mission-driven entities. Direct overlap with Innivee's Board and Governance Excellence service line.
• Bridgespan Group: Nonprofit and mission-driven strategy consulting firm offering executive search, strategic planning, and organizational development. Closely comparable in service mix and target client base of education, nonprofit, and philanthropic organizations.
• La Piana Consulting: Boutique consultancy specializing in strategic planning, executive transitions, and leadership development for nonprofits and associations. Direct overlap with Innivee's strategic planning and executive transition offerings.
• Tecker International: Consulting firm focused on nonprofit, association, and mission-driven organizations, with services in governance, strategic planning, and executive search. Closely comparable in both service portfolio and client verticals.
• CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: Nonprofit consulting and research organization offering executive coaching, leadership development, and strategic planning to nonprofits. Strong overlap in leadership development and executive transition work.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm combining executive search with leadership development and talent management. Comparable in executive search and leadership development, but operates at vastly larger scale and across all sectors.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm with significant nonprofit, association, and education practices. Comparable in executive search methodology, though operating at significantly larger scale across all sectors.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm serving corporate, nonprofit, and education clients. Overlaps with Innivee's executive search and leadership development offerings at much broader scale.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with nonprofit, education, and association practices. Overlaps with Innivee's executive search and board advisory offerings.

Others

• ASAE (American Society of Association Executives) Consulting: Association-focused consulting arm providing strategic planning, governance, and executive search to member associations. Adjacent competitor in the association/nonprofit consulting space that CEO Shane Feldman is connected to via the ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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Investors

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Investments

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