Timely Support for Core Business Needs
Tap into our Expert Network and find the right path forward with a 60-minute Expert Office Hour. Gain the practical advice needed to solve pressing business needs from experts who’ve done it before. Expert Office Hours are opportunities for collective problem-solving. All members of our portfolio are welcome to chat with an expert, and all topics are open for discussion.
What Participants Have Said
Kheyti sought guidance on building a best in class HR function to scale their company.
EXPERT
Brooke Rufo-Hill
TOPIC
Human Resources
Brooke is a goldmine for all questions related to HR. It was amazing how we were able to directly apply a lot of HR practices and lessons. As entrepreneurs, we tend to consider everything urgent and important and we want to solve all of them at once (even with very limited resources).
Brooke understood that so well and really helped me prioritize what’s important and let go of things that weren’t.
Expert Office Hour FAQs
Who can participate?
Ventures in the Rippleworks Portfolio, which includes any organization that has previously completed or is currently doing a Rippleworks Project, participated in Leaders Studio, or has received funding through Rippleworks Capital.
How many people can join the call?
We recommend up to 3 team members join the call.
What does an EOH agenda look like?
Expert Office Hours are designed to help you maximize your 60 minutes with an expert. Here is a typical Expert Office Hour agenda:
- Introductions (5 mins)
- Context setting (10 mins)
- Q&A (40mins)
- Action items and next steps (5 mins)
Can I choose the expert?
Rippleworks only offers Expert Office Hours with experts that are in our existing network. If you have an expert in mind outside of our network, by all means reach out directly!
Can I continue meeting with an expert after an EOH?
Ask if your expert is open to additional engagements. If yes, you are welcome to ask for continued support.
What topics work well for an Expert Office Hour?
We can match you with an expert on almost any topic, and if we can’t, we’ll let you know! Our most popular topics include Human Capital, Marketing, and Operations.
What topics do not work well for an Expert Office Hour?
We recommend avoiding topics that are too large, broad, or vague to fit into a 60 minute conversation, including business strategy. We also do not offer direct fundraising support through Expert Office Hours.
