About Us

We started as a management consulting firm in helping businesses respond to life challenges. The research of our CEO, Dr. David F. Aust, on ecosystems of support for people was just as applicable for businesses and government. We pivoted from a management consulting firm to a research-first holding company focused on building ecosystems of support for portfolio companies, in preparation for M&A opportunities.

Our mission

We're on a mission to build the ecosystems of support for businesses and industries towards greater levels of sustainable growth and value. We fulfill our mission by bringing together a network of resources and organizations dedicated to the common cause of improving the business performance.

Our vision

We want to live in a world where entrepreneurship is the most passionate life-long experience people seek. We accomplish this vision by building and financing the ecosystems that are necessary in advancing entrepreneurship at each level of enterprise value.

Our team

Our strength lies in our individuality. Set up by Esther Bryce, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from architecture to interior design and sales.

Dr. David F. Aust I

Managing Partner / CEO

Mary E. Aust, MBA

Managing Partner / CPO

Benjamin Allred, MBA

partner / CTO