Founder-led consulting · Leo Barbe

I help companies build momentum.

I'm Leo Barbe an executive strategy, partnerships and growth consultant with 16+ years of experience. I help companies, founders and organizations turn complex ideas into clear strategy, stronger materials, practical execution and market momentum.

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16+
Years operating
3
Companies built
1M+
Audience reached
Trusted by

Organizations that have trusted my work.

Across education, public safety, healthcare, technology, government and social impact — work I have led, supported, partnered on or built directly.

CIBC
Nintendo
MaRS Discovery District
CDW
Toronto Police Service
Clarke County School District
Toronto District School Board
CIBC
Nintendo
MaRS Discovery District
CDW
Toronto Police Service
Clarke County School District
Toronto District School Board
Nike
PlayStation
Crime Stoppers
City of Toronto
Government of Canada
SGP Purchasing Network
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Nike
PlayStation
Crime Stoppers
City of Toronto
Government of Canada
SGP Purchasing Network
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
What it means

What Zero2Momentum Means

Zero2Momentum is the way I work. It is built for moments when a company, founder or organization needs to move from idea to execution, from confusion to clarity, from stalled growth to focused action.

01

Understand

I start by understanding the company, product, audience, challenge, market, stakeholders, timeline and business goal.

02

Clarify

I turn scattered ideas into a clear strategy, message, structure and execution path.

03

Build

I create the materials, decks, proposals, programs, workflows, messaging and assets needed to move forward.

04

Enable

I help teams use the work. That can include training, meeting preparation, outreach systems, AI workflows or stakeholder communication.

05

Create Momentum

The goal is not to create documents that sit in a folder. The goal is to help companies move, present better, open doors and execute with more confidence.

Services

Built for companies that need clarity, execution and momentum.

I support project based work across strategy, partnerships, AI enablement, executive materials, program design and growth execution. Every project is different. I first understand the company, need, timeline and budget, then define the right scope.

What's included
  • Business strategy
  • Market positioning
  • Strategic narrative
  • Customer and stakeholder mapping
  • Competitive research
  • Opportunity mapping
  • Executive summaries
  • Strategic briefs
  • Founder and leadership messaging
  • Board and partner ready communication
What's included
  • Partnership strategy
  • Target partner mapping
  • Decision maker research
  • Outreach messaging
  • Follow up systems
  • Partner presentations
  • Proposal outlines
  • Meeting preparation
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Growth opportunity planning
What's included
  • Investor decks
  • Partner decks
  • Sales decks
  • Pilot proposals
  • Funding proposals
  • Sponsorship proposals
  • Executive summaries
  • Board presentations
  • Program proposals
  • Narrative structure
  • Copy and design direction
  • Pitch refinement
What's included
  • AI use case mapping
  • AI powered research workflows
  • Proposal and deck workflows
  • Sales enablement workflows
  • Content production systems
  • Internal AI playbooks
  • Prompt systems
  • Team training
  • Executive research support
  • Workflow redesign
  • AI enabled business operations
What's included
  • Brand positioning
  • Website messaging
  • Program design
  • Curriculum structure
  • Training materials
  • Pilot program design
  • Product storytelling
  • Launch planning
  • Offer development
  • Service design
  • Workshop and presentation development
  • Marketing materials
  • Stakeholder facing assets
What's included
  • Special projects
  • Founder support
  • Growth initiatives
  • Partnership development
  • Executive communication
  • Market research
  • Internal planning
  • Pitch preparation
  • Stakeholder strategy
  • Cross functional execution
  • Short term leadership support

Not sure which scope fits? Start with a short strategy call. I will help you shape it.

Book a Strategy Call With Leo
Built by Leo

Real companies. Real projects. Real execution.

Three companies I founded and built personally — across education, gaming technology and AI healthcare.

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Education

TDS Education

Founder & Operator

Built an award winning education company that reached 1,300+ schools and over 1M live audience members.

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Gaming · Technology

Given Labs

Founder & Studio Lead

Built and led a 15 person international gaming studio that created a playable Unreal Engine 5 action adventure RPG.

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Healthcare · AI

Tugi Care

Founder & Product Lead

Built an AI healthcare platform with live Apple and Android applications, smartwatch monitoring and healthcare partner strategy.

Who I help

Who I help

I work with startups, established companies, public sector teams, government agencies, education organizations, nonprofits, safety organizations, healthcare groups and enterprise teams that need senior project support without hiring a full time executive.

Companies
  • Startups with funding or early traction
  • Growth stage companies
  • Large organizations
  • AI enabled companies
  • Enterprise innovation teams
Public & social impact
  • Public sector teams
  • Government agencies
  • Education organizations
  • Nonprofits
  • Safety organizations
  • Corporate social impact teams
Healthcare & leadership
  • Healthcare and senior care companies
  • AI enabled product development
  • Founders and CEOs
  • Internal teams that need senior project support
Project types

Four ways we work together.

Every engagement is scoped to what you're trying to build, fix, launch or accelerate.

01

Strategy & Positioning

  • 01Strategy sprint
  • 02Go to market strategy
  • 03Brand positioning project
  • 04Website messaging project
02

Partnerships & Revenue

  • 01Partnership strategy
  • 02Pilot program design
  • 03Market research brief
  • 04Fractional growth support
03

Materials & Proposals

  • 01Executive deck buildout
  • 02Funding proposal development
  • 03Training material development
  • 04Program design project
04

AI Enablement & Founder Support

  • 01AI enablement sprint
  • 02AI workflow and automation design
  • 03AI powered research and proposal systems
  • 04Founder support and special projects

Pricing is based on scope, timeline and deliverables.

About Leo
Leo Barbe, Founder of Zero2Momentum
Leo Barbe

Founder, Zero2Momentum

16+
Years

I'm Leo Barbe. I help companies build momentum.

For more than 16 years, I have worked at the intersection of strategy, partnerships, storytelling, program design, public engagement, technology and execution.

My career has not followed one narrow path. I have built an education company, a gaming technology studio and an AI healthcare platform. I have worked with schools, public agencies, police services, government connected organizations, healthcare partners, national brands, youth audiences, founders and technical teams.

That range is my strength.

Zero2Momentum is my consulting company for project based executive work. It is built for companies and organizations that need a senior builder, strategist and operator who can help create movement.

Get in touch

Ready to build momentum?

Tell me what you are working on and where you need support. I review every inquiry directly.

The best projects start with a clear conversation. I will review your message and respond if there is a strong fit.

Prefer email? Reach Leo directly at Leobarbe@gmail.com.