Selected Stage One Clients

Software and Internet services that make desktops and servers run better

Stage One has worked with Insider for several years on corporate strategy, product planning, brand selection and development, e-commerce strategies, public relations, corporate identity, collateral, advertising and direct mail.

Competitive pay and stock information for startups

Stage One spearheads Advanced HR’s sales and partnering efforts, and has written business plans, recruited sales professionals, and created presentations for customers, partners and investors.

Information application platform

Stage One works extensively with Actuate on corporate and product positioning, launches, websites, presentations, promotions, product briefs, white papers, competitive analysis, vertical markets, and press and analyst relations.

Network monitoring software

Stage One is working with Artiza on the U.S. launch of its XON network monitoring software. Projects include positioning, collateral, beta programs and web marketing.

Mobile application solutions for corporations, content providers and wireless carriers

Stage One helped develop corporate strategy, market segmentation, and marketing strategies for Orsus’s mobile application and content-delivery services. Tactical projects included numerous presentations, vertical strategies and programs, website, and sales collateral.

Secure services for Internet messaging, content delivery and transactions

Stage One worked with Sigaba’s executive team to clarify corporate and marketing strategies, create their business plan and produce investor presentations.

Enterprise application software startup

Stage One provided Nextance with both strategic and operational support for their marketing and business plans.

Application deployment technology and services for ASPs

Stage One developed positioning, creative, information architecture and copy for the website relaunch for New Moon Systems, which is now a part of Tarantella.

Silicon Valley’s premier web agency

Stage One is an ongoing advisor to AtreNet and has been instrumental in developing its business plan, pro forma financial models, marketing strategies and fund raising efforts.

Software solutions for digital printing

Stage One created product development and vertical go-to-market strategies for ScanVec Amiable, a leading vendor of software for digital printers and sign makers. Work included competitive analysis, market assessments, and channel strategies.

Business intelligence software

Stage One formulated new positioning and product strategy for Illumitek, focusing the company on rising, more lucrative markets to position it prior to its acquisition.

XML query and integration for the enterprise

Stage One acted in interim CEO and marketing roles for Enosys while it searched for new management candidates before its acquisition by BEA.