Start Me Up, Please is a communications and strategy consultancy for founders and design-led companies.

Drawing on experience as C-suite executives, communications leaders, and former magazine editors, think of us as your OG content creators—but with 25+ years of experience across architecture, legal, and nonprofits. We know what sticks and why. We partner with teams at various stages of growth—sometimes on the ground floor, when an idea needs structure, narrative, and a clear path forward—and sometimes later, when a company has momentum but its communications haven’t kept pace. Our work spans brand positioning, messaging, digital platforms, and the systems that support clear, consistent communication.

We operate as an embedded partner, bringing both strategic oversight and hands-on execution. From audits that identify what’s not quite right to full-time intensive COO support to fractional communications leadership, we help shape how your brand and leaders show up, ensuring your story is as strong as the work itself.