Catalysts. Advisors. Consultants.

Leveraging human centered design and artificial intelligence to create the conditions for sustainable growth and meaningful transformation.

Industries We Serve

  • We partner with local governments to transform public services and strengthen community outcomes. Understanding the complex interplay of policy, public needs, and resource constraints, we help government entities make data-driven decisions that maximize impact. Our collaborative approach brings fresh perspective to longstanding challenges, helping you navigate change while maintaining public trust and operational efficiency.n text goes here

  • In the fast-paced world of startups, we help entrepreneurs turn bold visions into sustainable realities. We understand that early-stage companies need both strategic clarity and tactical execution. Our approach combines rigorous analysis with creative problem-solving to help you validate assumptions, identify opportunities, and scale effectively. Whether you're refining your business model or preparing for growth, we provide the strategic support needed to make informed decisions in uncertain environments.

  • We help life science and biotech organizations bridge the gap between scientific innovation and market success. Our deep understanding of both technical and commercial challenges allows us to support you in navigating complex regulatory landscapes while maintaining focus on breakthrough potential. We partner with you to develop strategies that align scientific advancement with market opportunities, ensuring your innovations create lasting impact.

  • Modern higher education faces unprecedented challenges in adapting to changing student needs, technological advancement, and evolving workforce demands. We help institutions navigate this complexity by combining data-driven insights with human-centered design principles. Our collaborative approach helps you develop innovative solutions that enhance student success, operational efficiency, and institutional resilience while preserving your core academic mission.

  • We empower nonprofits to amplify their impact through strategic thinking and ethical AI integration, backed by our team's extensive experience in the nonprofit sector. We understand the unique challenges facing mission-driven organizations - from resource constraints to stakeholder engagement - and provide accessible, practical solutions that maximize both efficiency and impact. Our collaborative approach combines traditional strategic planning with AI-enhanced capabilities to help nonprofits make confident decisions about program development, donor engagement, operational efficiency, and growth opportunities. Drawing on our cross-sector expertise, we help nonprofit leaders navigate complexity, optimize operations, and strengthen their ability to serve their communities effectively, all while ensuring solutions are sustainable and aligned with their core mission.

Our Work

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, making the right strategic decisions can feel overwhelming. At Catalyst, we simplify this complexity by combining over 50 years of cross-sector leadership experience with ethical AI collaboration to help you navigate critical choices with confidence.

Our team brings battle-tested expertise from corporate, higher education, nonprofit, and public sectors directly to your challenges. We understand that every organization's journey is unique, which is why we pride ourselves on becoming true partners in your success - taking the time to deeply understand your context, challenges, and aspirations.

What sets us apart:

  • We make sophisticated, adaptive strategic planning accessible and actionable for your organization

  • Our human-centered approach ensures solutions fit your specific needs and culture

  • We thoughtfully integrate AI as a collaborative tool to enhance, not replace, human decision-making

  • Our cross-sector experience helps you see opportunities others might miss

  • We focus on practical, implementable solutions that drive real results

Whether you're wrestling with organizational transformation, seeking to optimize operations, or looking to innovate while managing risk, our proven methodology helps you move from uncertainty to confident action. We serve as your trusted navigator through complexity, ensuring you make informed decisions that drive meaningful outcomes.

Let's explore how our expertise can help transform your challenges into opportunities for growth and positive change.

We are catalysts - agents of transformation who accelerate positive change by connecting people, ideas, and opportunities. Just as a catalyst in science speeds up reactions without being consumed in the process, effective advisors and consultants facilitate connections and drive innovation while maintaining objectivity and strategic vision. We've seen firsthand how our work acts as a catalyst in the sectors we serve - accelerating the adoption of breakthrough technologies, fostering collaboration between diverse stakeholders, and bridging the gap between complex innovations and their real-world impact. By serving as catalysts, we don't just communicate value - we create the conditions for sustainable growth and meaningful transformation.

—James & Jessica Amato, Co-founders/Partners

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Leadership Team

  • Jessica Amato

    Co-Founder & Managing Partner

  • James Amato

    Co-Founder & Partner