About Us
Keystone Ventures Sustainability Consultants
In nature, a keystone species is one with a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem.
Small and medium-sized businesses play this exact role. Our mission is to help these businesses find leverage and strategic advantages that multiply the values embodied by modern day pioneers; entrepreneurs, to create businesses that will proudly stand for generations.
And the logo? Our three pillars through which we support small businesses achieve their goals; digitization, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability.
About Me
I’m Brett, founder and principal consultant at KVSC. We work with independent studios and small-medium sized service-based businesses in the design and construction industries. We do this by helping them stand out online—especially in markets where larger firms dominate attention with far bigger marketing budgets.
I’m a graduate of IE University Madrid, where I studied Business and Management, and I began my career in finance, spanning venture capital and private equity. That background gave me a strong understanding of how businesses grow, how decisions are made, and where systems quietly break down as companies scale.
KVSC was built on a simple idea: small, well-run businesses deserve clear, practical support that improves visibility, credibility, and operations—without unnecessary tools or overcomplicated strategies. I work closely with a limited number of clients at a time, acting as a strategic partner rather than a vendor.
When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me out on a run, playing hockey, watching Formula 1, or trying to cook something I have no business cooking. I love the outdoors, and I’m currently based in Lake Tahoe, although Madrid, San Diego, and St. Louis are each home in their own way.
Our Approach
KVSC was founded on the belief that strong independent businesses are worth protecting—and that they shouldn’t need enterprise-scale budgets to compete effectively. In today’s crowded markets, clarity, credibility, and well-built systems matter more than noise.
Our work is primarily focused on strengthening digital presence and the systems that support it. Along the way, we often help clients identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and improve how they show up to customers, partners, and their communities. These outcomes aren’t treated as add-ons—they’re a natural result of doing the fundamentals well.
Who We Work With
We work with small to mid-sized, service-oriented businesses across the U.S.—including studios, consultancies, agencies, and specialized service providers.
Our clients are typically strong operators with excellent work, but their digital presence, systems, or positioning haven’t fully caught up. We help close that gap in a way that feels intentional, manageable, and aligned with how they actually run their business.
Why KVSC
KVSC operates as a lean, founder-led consultancy. Every engagement is hands-on, tailored, and built around the specific realities of the business—no bloated frameworks or off-the-shelf solutions.
When additional expertise is needed, we draw on a trusted network of specialists whose wide ranging experience helps inform our recommendations. The goal is always the same: thoughtful work, built to last.
How We Define Success
Success means measurable improvement—clearer visibility, stronger positioning, leaner systems, and better outcomes for the business.
When digital foundations are built thoughtfully, sustainability and stakeholder alignment tend to follow naturally. Not as formal programs or checkboxes, but as byproducts of running a clearer, more resilient operation.
A Note on Sustainability
To us, sustainability isn’t a buzzword. It means building businesses that can endure—financially, operationally, and reputationally—in a changing world.
That includes being mindful of resources, impacts, and communities, but it starts with helping independent businesses remain viable, competitive, and confident in their future.
That’s what KVSC stands for.
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We can’t wait to hear from you!