Our Work

Edquity is a venture-backed social enterprise dedicated to reducing basic needs insecurity. They partner with educational institutions, foundations, government agencies and researchers to improve the administration of emergency aid and other basic needs programs.

Jarrat Consulting has supported Edquity on a wide range of activities, including:

• Defining foundational elements of the marketing strategy, including market segmentation, buyer personas and core positioning/messaging

• Identifying resource needs, defining internal roles, developing position descriptions and connecting the organization to relevant agencies and contractors

• Developing strategies and tools for key marketing and sales efforts, including content marketing, events, association relations, research and PR

In their own words:

"Dave has been instrumental in evolving our marketing strategy and putting the resources in place to execute on it. From market segmentation and positioning to identifying the right roles, partners, contractors and tools, we've benefited greatly from his expertise. We also appreciate his deep commitment and knowledge around the unique intersection of education, business, and social impact." - David Helene, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Edquity

HydroPoint is the leader in smart water management solutions, helping companies to maximize water savings, reduce operating costs, minimize business risks, and achieve sustainability goals. An EPA WaterSense® Partner of the Year, the company combines the latest in IoT technology, data analytics, and automation to optimize irrigation, flow management, and leak detection across an entire site.

Jarrat Consulting supported HydroPoint on a wide range of activities, including:

• Assembling a virtual marketing department of freelancers and boutique agencies to provide all necessary marketing capabilities

• Quickly developing strategies and tools for all aspects of marketing, including messaging, product marketing, lead generation and PR

• Supporting the Director of Marketing in building out sustainable programs for the future and transitioning capabilities in-house

In their own words:

"Dave assembled and managed a virtual marketing department for HydroPoint, helping us revamp our corporate and product messaging, website, PR strategy, lead generation, product UI and more. He and his team were critical in enabling us to establish ourselves as an early leader in the CleanTech space and build awareness of our smart irrigation solutions among customers, partners, investors, analysts and press. I can't say enough about what a pleasure it was to work with him and how pleased with the results we are.” - Chris Spain, CEO & President, HydroPoint

Scholarship360’s mission is to make finding and funding education simpler, faster, and more accessible for all Americans. Their data-driven platform helps students create a personalized plan to find and fund a high ROI educational opportunity.

Jarrat Consulting has supported Scholarships360 on a wide range of activities, including:

• Advising the CEO and COO on issues of business strategy, marketing and public relations.

• Supporting development of core value propositions, messaging and specific marketing content

• Assisting in the development of a student-centric strategy for expanding from current B2C focus into the B2B marketplace

In their own words:

"As an early-stage, mission-driven company, it’s been great having Dave as an advisor. He’s an invaluable sounding board on a broad range of strategic issues and always has great ideas backed by real-world experience. He knows higher education. He knows business. He knows marketing. But, most importantly, he appreciates our desire to stay true to our values as we grow." - Will Geiger, CEO & Cofounder, Scholarships360

University of Cambridge, Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) supports the University’s promise to prioritise and enable learning throughout life and to promote the widest possible access for learners. They design, deliver and curate a portfolio of research-informed, world-leading, short courses and award-bearing undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in a broad range of disciplines.

Jarrat Consulting has supported University of Cambridge ICE on a wide range of activities, including:

• Defining market segments, buyer personas and messaging for current offerings and anticipated areas of future expansion

• Providing executive coaching to a key member of the leadership team and supporting her in transitioning from leading marketing to also leading enrollment and other functions

• Supporting the leadership team in implementing a formal change management strategy, using the Prosci ADKAR model

In their own words:

"We have worked with Dave on projects pertaining to higher education strategy and operations. We have always found him to be astute and objective. He has superbly developed questioning, facilitation and communication abilities. Dave always helps to provide clarity and options for ways to move forward. He is an oasis of calm, common sense and clear thinking in an increasingly fast moving and evolving sector." - Dr James Gazzard, Director of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge, UK.

The University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) is the leading association for professional, continuing, and online education. For more than 100 years, UPCEA has served most of the leading public and private colleges and universities in North America by providing members with innovative events, research, benchmarking, and professional development. UPCEA also builds greater awareness of the vital link between contemporary learners and public policy issues.

Jarrat Consulting has supported UPCEA on a wide range of activities, including:

• Defining business and marketing strategies for the association’s research and consulting programs

• Developing strategies and tools to support the recruitment of new members

• Supporting the leadership team in implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and the Prosci ADKAR change management model

In their own words:

"I’ve been working with Dave in some capacity for more than a decade. He’s one of a few people I turn to for advice on a broad range of strategic issues. His unique background and deep understanding of higher education, business and the modern student make him a great advisor. I’d recommend him to any organization looking to accelerate its growth and social impact." - Dr Robert Hansen, Chief Executive Officer, University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA)