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If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore.”
What was once a sales training program for the formerly incarcerated has now morphed into something even bigger. Over the past four years, we’ve all lived through significant changes in the market, but most importantly, we’ve watched the old sales models crumble before our eyes. With these shifts, new organizations are popping up everywhere, and those companies need a new sales play. We’re re-launching Strively as a bespoke sales consulting service catering to SMB companies.
Strively is here to simplify your go-to-market strategy. Create standout content for your audience, share it where they’re already hanging out (hello, social media), and make sure your website turns visitors into conversations. Use smart measurement tools to track what works, from search to social buzz. With a solid foundation, you can then expand by reaching new audiences, trying new channels, and growing your customer base with savvy digital programs.
Our mission has only expanded. Through partnerships with the broader business community, we aspire to change how people are perceived and impacted by one of society’s most complex problems—mass incarceration. We succeed together by supporting and serving a population of talented, motivated, and capable individuals who are ready for their opportunity to have a thriving career.
Strively is pioneering an entirely new go-to-market approach—one rooted in humanity, efficiency, and trust. Our method empowers you to sell more with fewer resources and to close deals with greater impact.
Kate and Amy met through their shared passion for sales and service, and they have been supporting each other's endeavors ever since. Both are dedicated to nurturing early-stage career salespeople, driven by a commitment to helping them succeed and grow in their careers.
Ivey Butler, our Innovation Director, shares our deep commitment to supporting justice-impacted individuals. With a proven track record in driving innovation and strategic growth, Ivey’s recognized for building exceptional teams and solutions that drive growth.
Today we partner with nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies, focusing on early-stage start-ups in the software development and information services sectors.
Combined Background:
54 years of technology GTM experience
19 startups
1 IPO
3 acquisitions
9 flops
Strively helps nonprofit organizations supporting formerly incarcerated individuals build bridges into sustainable careers in technology. The services offered include: designing inclusive tech training programs tailored to address barriers this community faces; crafting partnership strategies between nonprofits and tech companies focused on expanding opportunity; and advising on best practices for leveraging this untapped talent pool. Strively brings an expertise in creating meaningful pathways into the tech sector for overlooked groups, allowing its clients to tap into skilled, diverse professionals while also providing economic mobility and fair chance hiring."
Develop training programs current to industry standards.
Guiding teams to build effective systems and streamline workflows.
Create strategic tech alliances that expand professional opportunities and upward mobility.
Design volunteer initiatives that cultivate purpose among team members, driving employee engagement.
Guiding executives to adopt inclusive hiring upholding equal opportunity for justice-impacted employees.
A critical component of our program is mentorship. Our mentor team is comprised of tech professionals and accomplished coaches with backgrounds similar to our mentees. From the first day as a Strively candidate, through the first year of employment, our mentee/ mentor pairings are carefully curated based on the needs and goals of each individual.
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I believe that the Strively Program will be very beneficial for me, as it will challenge me in ways to become better than I was yesterday. I would love to have a career, but more than anything, it’s about sharing my success so others can become successful as well.
— VIRGIL
