From Founding to Funding—We’re Your Strategic Partner
We help startups launch, scale, and disrupt with actionable strategy, funding insights, and tech innovation.
Navigating Startup Challenges with Strategy and Expertise
The startup ecosystem is buzzing with bold ideas, rapid pivots, and nonstop competition. Cannsult partners with founders and startup teams to validate concepts, build resilient business models, and accelerate go-to-market strategies with precision. From MVP to scale, we guide you through product-market fit, lean operations, and early-stage traction. Our hands-on approach helps you avoid costly missteps and focus on what matters most—growing fast, smart, and sustainably. With Cannsult, you're not just launching a startup—you're building something that lasts.
How Cannsult Helps the Startups Industry
Business Model & Go-to-Market Strategy
- Refining your value proposition and customer segments
- Building GTM roadmaps with measurable milestones
- Testing channels for fast, cost-effective traction
Operational Foundations
- Creating lean processes to scale without chaos
- Setting up systems for finance, HR, and compliance from day one
- Building SOPs that grow with you
Pitch & Fundraising Support
- Perfecting pitch decks and investor narratives
- Preparing financial models and growth forecasts
- Coaching founders through funding rounds and investor meetings
Founder Coaching & Team Alignment
- Helping founders balance vision with execution
- Building high-performing, collaborative teams
- Supporting co-founder alignment and decision-making clarity
Product & Customer Fit Strategy
- Validating MVPs with customer data and feedback loops
- Shortening feedback cycles for faster iteration
- Aligning product strategy with evolving market needs
Scaling Culture & Leadership
- Creating intentional startup culture before it's too late
- Developing leadership skills early in the founder journey
- Building resilient teams that can handle rapid change

Need Expert Guidance for Your Startup Journey?
Case Studies
Discover the real-world success stories where we’ve helped businesses achieve transformative results.
Cadence Health
40%
Decrease in calls about health benefits
30%
Reduction in admission and discharge wait times
Hilton Hotels
70%
Reduction in video latency (from 5 seconds to 1.5 seconds).
50%
Improvement in transcoding time and better audio-video synchronization (under 1 second).
Givaudan Fragrances
20%
Reduction in production cycle times, saving $110K and cutting complaints.
30%
Reduction in rush orders and expired inventory through streamlined quality control.
Kaiser Permanente
65%
Drop in pharmacy requisition errors, cutting costs.
85%
Increase in radiology film availability, enhancing diagnostics.
30%
Increase in product adoption from app integration.
25%
Reduction in duplicate records, improving data efficiency.
HealthQuest
100%
Removal of unnecessary post-PCI transfers, easing resources.
20%
Increase in bed placement efficiency, cutting wait times.
75%
Claims reported within 24 hours, up from 43%.
40%
Drop in complaints about premiums, cancellations, and denials.
43%
Drop in monthly escalated issues, from over 7,000 to under 4,000.
30%
Faster IT project cycle times, speeding execution and delivery.
CD Media
220%
Increase in website traffic, with 175% more reader engagement.
100%
Increase in content output to 4x/day at 400 words each.
Clinical Psychology
25%
Improvement in diagnostic accuracy, enhancing treatment precision.
40%
Rise in referrals and add-on services, expanding the client base.
30%
Growth in membership, especially in joint, partnership, and sponsorship categories.
22%
Rise in silent auction revenue with better promotion.
Givaudan Flavors
60%
Yield increase, reducing distillation time from 65 to 24 hours
100%
Inventory accuracy, cutting data defects to 5%.
What Our Clients Say
See how our expert solutions have helped businesses and individuals achieve lasting success.
(5.0)
Delivering Results with a Simple, Focused Lean Approach!
I enjoyed working with you on many improvement projects using the Lean approach.
Your lead in keeping focused, making it simple and fun was natural. That got engagement from all in the project teams and delivered results in a timely manner.

Nigel Beeby
Process Engineer at MM Kembla
(5.0)
Cannsult Doesn’t Just Consult—They Transform!
Riaan and Cannsult have been a phenomenal asset for our company. We have engaged them for several key initiatives and they have taken the opportunity to learn our entire business and help rebuild our processes from the ground up. Riaan and team have worked very hard and went above and beyond their scope of duties to deliver truly fantastic results. We are very thankful to be working together with Cannsult.

Nicholas Kovacevich
Entrepreneur and Executive
(5.0)
Riaan’s Passion for Transformation is Truly Inspiring!
I met Riaan on a learning mission to Japan to study the Toyota Production System via the Honsha consulting group. I found Riaan to be a gregarious leader who was the perfect fit to lead a culture transformation. He has a deep understanding the philosophy and the tools of TPS. He has the passion for continuous improvement, but best of all he has the personality to provide confidence and a sense of humor to lead people to want to transform. Everyone enjoys being around Riaan.

Kyle Stavig
CEO @ North Coast Container
(5.0)
Riaan's Passion for Growth, Leadership, and Lean Excellence!
Riaan has proven his desire to learn and apply Lean. I had the privilege to spend a week with Riaan in Japan as part of the Honsha Japan Executive Development Mission. Riaan demonstrated the humility necessary to learn and contributed to the group with his key insights. It was a pleasure to spend time with him.

Darril Wilburn
Sr. Partner at Honsha.ORG
Your Top Startup Questions—Answered
Find answers to common questions about our services and approach.
Do you only work with funded startups?
No. We work with bootstrapped, pre-seed, seed, and post-Series A startups at every stage of the journey.
Can you help refine our pitch and investor strategy?
Absolutely. We guide pitch design, investor outreach, and help build compelling growth stories investors believe in.
What areas do you support besides strategy?
We support hiring, operations, product planning, culture building, fundraising, and leadership development.
How do you help with MVP or product-market fit?
What if we’re pivoting or rebuilding our strategy?
Even better. We thrive in chaos and help you pivot with purpose—minimizing risk, maximizing opportunity.
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