From venture capital to education to corporate innovation, organizations are discovering that complex problems need collaborative, iterative approaches, not assembly-line thinking. The Studio Model was first used for stories – Toy Story, actually – and there’s a reason it’s spreading: when the stakes are high and the outcome matters, you need a framework that honors both creativity and craft.

We’ve adapted the Studio Model for custom software development. Because when your operations have outgrown your tools, you need partners who understand that every story is different – as different as the people involved.

Most clients come to us with data problems – they can’t get the reports they need, their systems don’t talk to each other, they’re drowning in spreadsheets. But these are usually presenting problems. The perpetual problem is that people, data, and systems aren’t working in harmony.

Your technology challenges aren’t assembly-line problems with predetermined solutions. They’re part of a story in progress that needs the right framework to move the plot forward.

Too often it’s assumed that software needs to fit the tech environment. But we know every story is different. When we enter your story, we need to quickly understand:

• Who’s involved – the people affected by and affecting the problem
• What’s really happening – the presenting problem you brought us, and the perpetual problem driving it
• What would create a better story – not just what you need or want, but what would truly move you forward

Let’s talk about how studio thinking can work for your business challenges. The first conversation is about understanding your situation – no commitments, no pressure, just clarity about what you’re really trying to accomplish.