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We guide leaders ready for change
Change demands a lot—an eagerness to learn, the courage to try something new and self-confidence in your intuition. Change demands bravery. We help you put change into action. You just have to be ready for it.
Words we live by
Take a chance
We follow our intuition, even if it takes us somewhere uncomfortable.
Do things you’re proud of
We care about our work, and we expect the same from everyone around us.
Work with intention
We’re confident in what we’re doing because we know why we’re doing it.
Connect great people
Great people, meeting other great people, is great for everyone.
Be receptive
Ideas can come from anywhere, and any conversation is a two-way street.
Hey, I’m Craig, the creator of Brave Co.
I am a marketing strategist with a focus on building brand and digital experiences for small-to-medium sized businesses. With a bias towards momentum, I also assemble and enable creative teams to expedite go-to-market time to make an impact as quickly as possible.
Facilitating meaningful change fulfills me, whether it’s at an organizational level or for an individual person. It’s never easy, but always worth it. By equipping leaders with the insight and clarity to move forward, I help make that change a little less intimidating and a lot more compelling. Together, we bring it about with a thoughtful plan and exceptional work.
Throughout my career, I’ve held leadership roles at ColleMcVoy, General Mills, GoKart Labs, Ovative Group and started my own business. I’ve built out teams, capabilities and partnerships while creating award-winning work that’s accelerated the growth and evolution of B2C and B2B businesses.
Brave Co. is a representation of my skills and experiences, but also the talent and knowledge of an incredibly sharp group of trusted confidants. Together, we will be spreading and institutionalizing our ways of thinking and working for business owners and independent professionals.
craig@gobrave.co
612.245.6750
Craig Pladson
Founder & CEO
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