The Catalyst for Your Brand’s Breakthrough
Every breakthrough begins with an idea—a spark. At Sword and Spark, we specialize in turning complex visions into market-ready brands, and guiding advanced technology startups to find their story, their audience, and their momentum.
We’re here to simplify the overwhelming world of marketing, helping you cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters: bringing your innovation to life and positioning it for success.
Proven Expertise for Startups in Advanced Technologies
At Sword and Spark, we bring more than ideas—we bring expertise. Our founder, Sam Derosier, has built high-performing marketing departments from the ground up and guided advanced technology brands through growth and change. Her experience in economic development means we don’t just understand complexity; we thrive in it.
- Proven Experience: With roots in business building and economic development, we’ve walked your path before.
- Tailored Strategies: We align our approach to your vision, ensuring your brand connects with the right audience.
- A Catalyst for Growth: We bring clarity to the complex, guiding your brand from concept to market leadership.
Fractional CMO Services
When things are moving fast and you need someone to step into a “anything that comes up” kind of role, we suggest the fractional CMO package.
Strategy & Consulting Sessions
Nailing down your marketing strategy can be intimidating. Let us ask the leading questions that get you to explore all that your company could be. So you can go from dreading the work to dreaming about the future again.
Website & Social Media Audits
Want an honest opinion from a seasoned marketer? How about actionable suggestions on what you can do to improve? Our mission is to support your business journey.
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