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Real research; guaranteed results.

  • Building from 10+ years of experience in stakeholder management, technology studies, and project management.

  • Designed by qualitative, ethnographic, primary research into the processes, people, and power structures relevant to your organization; augmented by insights from state-of-the-art practical and theoretical research - neither is as powerful as the combination.

  • Each strategic report contains adaptive contingency thinking, a method which ensures you’re prepared for likely and unlikely future scenarios in parallel.

  • Mojavian is a no-fluff affair: if our work doesn’t result in measurable progress or meet agreed-upon expectations, we’ll work tirelessly until it does.

Niche expertise in collaborative innovation strategy.

Mojavian (moh-HAY-vee-an) provides small- and medium-sized business leaders state-of-the-art qualitative research, award-winning thought leadership, and attentive listenership. With this pedigree, Mojavian rises above competition in extracting hidden patterns from complex data and providing actionable strategies to gain and maintain competitive advantages in tech ecosystems. Find more on the About page above or the FAQs below.

Want to get started right away? Booking a free consultation in the scheduling module on this page, or click the button below to book one of the three more involved tiers of deepthought.

Think your question or dilemma requires more than any of these bundles can offer? No problem - Mojavian offers longer-term problem-solving services at highly competitive prices. Get in touch via the contact link below.

Ivo Luijendijk, Industry Director, Eviden

"S. James Ellis was a key collaborator on a pivotal initiative within Atos' Global Financial Services & Insurance team. Our goal was to devise collaborative tech strategies to support an Atos Scientific Community initiative, and true to his expertise, James blended his qualitative research insights and strategic acumen into our projects. Though his consulting pedigree is atypical, his prowess nevertheless shows clearly in a co-published thought leadership article we did to support this initiative, which focused on navigating the complex landscape of tech ecosystems amid regulatory and technological shifts. James’s insights were not only intellectually rigorous but also highly practical, which is a key combination for any executable innovation strategy. This in turn directly contributed to enhancing our client's competitive positioning. James' exceptional ability to bridge theoretical insights with real-world applications means that our collaboration could translate complex qualitative data into strategic plans that drive tangible business outcomes; I think these skillsets would be useful for any company trying to pioneer a new industry or make business sense of multiple streams of complex information. His hands-on consulting approach has made a lasting impact, in that both we and our clients can proactively anticipate market changes and seize new opportunities. James’s contribution transcends intellectual input; he is a strategic consultant whose work embodies the bridge from 'brainpower to business value,' making him an invaluable asset to any team facing the challenges of today's dynamic tech landscape."

Tess, Founder, Labrador Industries

“[James’] innovative way of thinking really helped get me out of the box I’d been stuck in for a long time.”

FAQs

Mojavian ain’t your standard consulting firm. Answers to some of the most important questions in the universe are here.

  • Mojavian’s expertise is in collaborative innovation strategy. Put simply: working together while protecting one’s own interests. In collaborative tech innovation, it’s surprisingly hard to balance these things with respect to stakeholder interests. The proprietor has been researching and working in B2B roles within the UAS (drone), IT, and fintech industries for over five years; and has more broadly been an expert in collaboration, stakeholder management, and corporate messaging for over a decade.

  • Ever heard the phrase “convention is the mother of all innovation?” Nope, neither have we. :)

    Mojavian is not a standard consulting firm. Mojavian’s expertise is more in the qualitative social science domain; the study of people, processes, and the organizations within which they interact. While many of the conventions of strategy consulting are at play (and indeed within the Mojavian toolbox), Mojavian’s proprietary approach is built atop state-of-the-art ethnographic research methods, with a unique specialization in process studies. The specific methodologies employed will differ with each engagement/work package, but Mojavian will be happy to detail the approach per client as part of the deal.

  • It depends on the age, speed, and lineage of the organization in question. But in short: having a cohesive strategic direction protects the organization from resource misdirection; tells a convincing story for stakeholders; and can (but not always) increase loyalty among ecosystem partners. The combination of these advantages means more efficient collaboration with better outcomes for each B2B dynamic as well as the end user.

  • This strongly depends on where Mojavian’s services are plugged into within the organization, and it’s therefore hard to answer this generally in a meaningful way. In past cases, Mojavian has assisted research divisions in unlocking public and private R&D funding; in other cases, Mojavian’s led the redevelopment of a client’s long-range strategic planning document; in still others, Mojavian has acted as an intermediary between ecosystem partners to develop incentives for central participation The answer to this question depends on how you, dear read, value successfully executed strategy.

  • Mojavian only deals in that which can be measured. One, three, and six months after our work is concluded, Mojavian will reach out to get a sense of where you’re at and how things are going. Feedback from these sessions is optional, but will certainly help in sharpening these services. Not happy with where things have gone? We’ll have a free one-hour consultation to discuss what’s occurred and how to get back on track (as is within our control).

  • Mojavian means ‘of the Mojave Desert’ which is a vast desert in the US-American Southwest, home of the Joshua Tree and, bizarrely, the world’s rarest species of fish. It’s really beautiful; you should visit sometime. But, bring water… and watch out for rattlesnakes and scorpions.

  • Purpose is a prescriptive attempt by the evaluator to argue that there’s order in a universe which mercilessly solves for entropy - not unlike rearranging furniture in a house that’s actively burning down. Ours is not to discern meaning or reason for being here; but instead, to simply be the best versions of ourselves we can be during this one shot at existence. But please buy our reports/services, because as fun as these musings are, hosting them costs bandwidth and bandwidth costs money.