Founder services
As a CEO or entrepreneur, you know that running a successful business takes more than just hard work and determination. It also requires guidance and support from experienced professionals who understand the challenges you face. That's where CuriousFutures comes in.
We have the hands-on experience and strategic expertise you need to take your business to the next level. We've helped countless entrepreneurs like you secure funding, achieve nationwide success, and develop successful, lucrative exit strategies. And we can do the same for you.
What sets us apart from other coaches and consultants is our practical experience in operations and business development. We know how to identify and address the critical issues that can make or break a business and develop a strategy that is resilient and purposeful. We identify what success looks like and how to get there through exploration and honest feedback.
Merril is totally committed to my success and brings her A game to every meeting. She has helped me simplify the funding process and get my assets in order. I don’t know that I would have gotten to this point in my journey without her support and wisdom. I fully trust her advice and direction. She has done this before and her experience gives me strength and confidence when I’m pitching.”
Kyra Reed - the empowered pause
Individual Services
Exploration & Business Plan Review
$450
Analysis of your business plan including current financial resources, marketing collateral, team, key stakeholders and other factors. After analyzing our discoveries from Exploration, we will provide a report of your potential gaps as well as a roadmap to address them.
Exploration & Roadmap
$2800
One-on-One exploration of your concept, opportunities, obstacles and resources. Along the way, we will identify challenges and areas for improvement.
After analyzing our discoveries from Exploration, we will determine your short-term and long-term strategic operational plan. The plan, or Project Roadmap, is your guide. It outlines next steps, milestones, and considerations.
Let's connect
We have over 25 years experience bringing new ideas from the white board to the customer's hand. We want to see your vision become reality, and support you on your journey.
The first step is a no-cost, no-obligation conversation.
Meet the Coaches
Merril Gilbert
As CEO of Curious Futures and founder of FoundHer Forward, I work with entrepreneurs to answer the one question that’s keeping them up at night. Whether you’re trying to scale, secure funding, or figure out how to hit that launch date without losing your mind, I’m the one you call when you’re ready to get real answers and make moves. With 25 years of experience, in the future of food, CPG, health and wellness, I stay ahead of tech trends and economic shifts, and I’m all about helping founders - especially women - turn their business challenges into growth opportunities.
Rhiannon Woo
Rhiannon is a CPG and ag-tech professional focused on quality management systems and continuous improvement through leadership training, plan development and implementation support to manufacturers across the United States. Rhiannon has developed audit standards, as well as training and calibration programs with industry organizations, shippers, retailers and auditing companies across the value chain.
