STRATEGIC GROWTH, BRAND POSITIONING & PARTNERSHIPS
Welcome to Gauguine
"Inspired by connection. Driven by strategy"
Gauguine is a strategic advisory firm helping organizations develop strong positioning, partnerships and international growth opportunities across hospitality, real estate, consumer brands, investment and innovation-driven sectors.
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Joining Forces for a Future Defined by Innovation and Impact
Gauguine operates internationally across sectors where brand positioning, partnerships and strategic clarity are key drivers of growth.
Our experience spans hospitality, real estate, venture, consumer brands, philantropy, global events and emerging ecosystems.
We combine creative thinking with strategic insight to help organizations position themselves meaningfully in evolving markets.
Together, our team at Gauguine is dedicated to exploring new horizons with you.
Our team
Jessica V. CHIN FOO
Amy MCCAWLEY
Donna LAZARESCU
Juliana RIOS
Stephanie DESANTI
expertise
Strategic marketing & Branding
Gauguine empowers startups, small businesses, and public agencies to reach impactful marketing milestones. Through Fractional CMO services, we provide strategic leadership to elevate your brand, overseeing creative direction, storytelling, campaign execution, and even event planning for product launches and testing, without the need for a full-time hire.
Our tailored approach combines authentic brand narratives with go-to-market strategies that resonate with your audience, capture market share, and drive growth.
Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
Gauguine helps organizations identify and develop strategic relationships that unlock new opportunities for collaboration and visibility. We connect companies, investors, institutions and public stakeholders to create ecosystems that support innovation, expansion and long-term value creation.
Our work includes partnership strategy, stakeholder engagement and platform development across industries including hospitality, real estate, technology and global initiatives. We focus on building meaningful alliances that reinforce positioning and generate sustainable momentum.
Market Expansion & Growth Strategy
Gauguine supports organizations in navigating key growth phases, including entering new markets, structuring strategic opportunities and strengthening investment readiness. We provide guidance on expansion strategy, opportunity mapping and alignment between brand positioning and business development objectives.
Our approach integrates market insight, international perspective and strategic clarity, helping organizations expand thoughtfully while reinforcing long-term value creation and resilience.
Case Studies
Africa Pavilion at ces 2025
Las Vegas, NV
Gauguine co-founded the Africa Pavilion, a dedicated platform for African startups to showcase cutting-edge innovationsat the global conference of Consumer Electronics Show 2025. The initiative emphasized collaboration, funding opportunities, and bridging the gap between African innovators and global markets.
World Electronics Forum 2024
Rabat, Morocco
Gauguine led the comprehensive strategy for the World Electronics Forum, focusing on ecosystem architecture, program operations, marketing, and strategic partnerships. Our innovative approach in Rabat has set a new benchmark in global electronics community engagement.
Moorea Beach Villas
Moorea, French Polynesia
Gauguine led the successful launch of Moorea Beach Villas by crafting a full-spectrum brand experience—developing the marketing strategy, visual identity, moodboard, interior design direction, and coordinating photoshoots and videoshoots to capture the essence of the brand. By integrating digital platforms and optimizing direct-to-consumer channels, we drove over 50% of bookings directly, supporting MBV's goal to surpass 7 figures in sales in their first year.
Manos Accelerator
Silicon Valley, California
Gauguine provides expert investor relations and innovation advising services, propelling Manos Accelerator to the forefront of the startup ecosystem. Our guidance helped nurture promising startups towards accelerated growth and market readiness.
StartOut
San Francisco, California
Gauguine spearheaded strategic partnerships for the StartOut Pride Economic Impact Index (SPEII), collaborating with over 100 organizations including 500 Startups, AWS, Bunker Labs, Global Entrepreneurship Network, Google for Startups, Halcyon, Venture Forward, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, TechCrunch, and the US SEC Small Business Advocacy Team. Our leadership in this initiative significantly enhanced its impact and outreach.
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