In September, Rainmaking announced that it would accelerate plans for a no-fee model of working with clients. No day rates for consulting, but instead, a share of ventures built together with the client.
Opinion
November 24, 2020
Why innovation consultancies shouldn’t charge fees
More innovation consultancies are moving to take an equity share in the startups they build, rather thank charging clients a fixed fee. Madrid-based Byld explains why this works for them.
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