Fractional & Advisory Public Affairs Leadership for Disruptive Companies
Why Engage?
You achieved product market fit, built a great founding team, and are scaling rapidly. Now is the time to tell policymakers, regulators, and influencers your story.
If you don’t, somebody else will.
Offerings
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Assessment
Gain a deep understanding of your organization's public affairs needs, the regulatory landscape, and priority issues to inform strategic decision-making and effectively allocate resources.
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Planning
Develop targeted engagement strategies, craft compelling messages, and map key stakeholders to build alliances, manage relationships, and advance your organization's key priorities.
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Engagement
Identify strategic partners, measure success, and define a meaningful research agenda to amplify your voice, enhance impact, and navigate evolving policy challenges.
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Ad hoc
Execute targeted issue campaigns, manage crises, and review the regulatory environment to raise awareness, drive action, ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and seize opportunities.
About John
John Barry is a passionate advocate for innovation and a seasoned public affairs executive. With a Ph.D. in Economics and a wealth of experience navigating complex policy and regulatory landscapes, John has made it his mission to provide fractional and advisory public affairs leadership to disruptive companies.
Having founded and led his own technology startup, John intimately understands the challenges entrepreneurs face in today's rapidly evolving business environment. His experience executing all aspects of a company, from strategy and product management to marketing and sales, has given him a deep appreciation for the startup culture and the unique needs of disruptive organizations.
Before his entrepreneurial journey, John held high-impact roles at Visa Inc., where he established and led the global public policy function and government engagement team across 75 geographies. His ability to secure executive and board support, generate substantial revenue through effective advocacy campaigns, and initiate comprehensive public affairs training for executives globally demonstrates his prowess in driving results in the public affairs arena.
John's tenure as a Senior Economic Advisor in the U.S. House of Representatives and as the Director of Research and Chief Economist at the Tax Foundation further showcase his ability to provide strategic guidance and effect change at the highest levels of government.
John brings his passion, expertise, and empathy to the table. He offers a range of tailored services designed to help disruptive companies effectively engage with key stakeholders, mitigate risks, and achieve their business objectives. With John as their trusted partner, startups and innovative organizations can confidently navigate the ever-changing landscape of public policy and government affairs.