# Adam Hanft

> Board member at 2 public companies, CEO of Hanft Ideas, advisor to Obama '08 campaign

Board member at two public companies; breakthrough brand thinker; advisor to Obama 2008 campaign.

Renowned for creative problem-solving and narrative construction across all domains -  consumer and B2B.

Identifies opportunities and resolves marketing congestion through combination of insight, business sophistication, and application of cultural trends.

Successful partnering with advertising agencies, communication firms, and strategy shops on winning proposals.

Venture Partner at Shine Capital and CEO of Hanft Ideas, a brand consultancy.   Co-author with Faith Popcorn of best-selling “Dictionary of the Future.”

Provides insights to millions as contributor to publishers like Inc. Magazine, Huffington Post, and Fortune, and Daily Beast.

As agency creative director, won dozens of awards including EFFIE for advertising effectiveness.

At the side of CEOs of billion-dollar companies and startups.

Things I can advise on:

✔️ Crafting brand narratives
✔️ Startup strategy & growth
✔️ Sharpening agency RFPs 
✔️ Second opinions on all marketing
✔️ Brand positioning & differentiation
✔️ Fundraising & investor relations
✔️ Digital campaigns & storytelling
✔️ Board membership & governance
✔️ Scaling & operations

Here to align brand narratives with current trends and enable agencies to find the forward edge of differentiation.

Skilled in warp speed assessment and response.

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $300.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/AdamHanft)
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