We help AEC firms out-position larger competitors and bring the same edge to leading pursuits and training teams at firms of all sizes.
With 18 years in A/E/C marketing and business development, we led marketing and business development activities for firms of all sizes, from building marketing programs to leading the strategy behind a $1B prime win. Whether you need someone to run point on a strategic pursuit or sharpen how your team pursues on its own, we bring the same positioning instinct to support firm growth.
Business Development & Marketing Strategy
We know what actually needs to exist versus what’s nice to have. We’ll build the plan, positioning, and pipeline your firm needs, not a generic template. 
Pursuit Strategy & Execution
We’ve run capture strategy and proposal development on contracts from $50K to $1B. Strategy and storytelling win pursuits — we’ll show you how.
Capability Development & Coaching
We’re not here to make myself indispensable. We want your team walking away sharper, not waiting on me for the next pursuit.
“Ascend Growth Strategies has been a critical part of the success of Northwest Watersheds since we started working with them in 2024. Adrienne has been meeting with our leadership team regularly, helping us develop and follow through on our strategic marketing plan. She has introduced us to key teaming partners and helped us position for opportunities. She is skilled at developing proposals – identifying winning themes and helping with all aspects of writing the proposals. She has led interview preparations for our team. She has a broad network and an impressive depth of knowledge of clients and consultants in our industry.” — Mary Larkin, Northwest Watersheds