Megan Coley
Applying AI-driven analysis to solve complex strategic challenges and unlock non-obvious opportunities.
View Applied StrategyFrom Market Insight to Strategic Foresight
My career has been a deliberate progression toward a single goal: identifying and acting on high-value opportunities that others miss. It began with years of high-stakes market analysis, evolved into a strategic advisory practice, and culminated in the development of a proprietary framework to systematize the discovery of mission-critical insights.
This framework, Cascade Intelligence™, was built to answer the complex questions that businesses face today. After proving its value through my consultancy, Sageland Strategies, I am now seeking to deploy this capability at scale within a single, forward-thinking organization.
Cascade Intelligence™
A proprietary methodology for applied strategy. It uses a structured, recursive questioning process to move beyond surface-level data, stress-test hypotheses, and synthesize findings into decisive, actionable intelligence.
Integrative Analysis
Builds a comprehensive analytical picture from diverse information sources.
Recursive Inquiry
Moves beyond surface-level data to uncover core drivers and dynamics.
Adversarial Testing
Stress-tests hypotheses to challenge assumptions and reveal hidden risks.
Strategic Synthesis
Translates complex findings into clear, defensible executive-level strategy.
Representative Engagements
The following are examples of how this strategic framework has been applied to solve distinct business challenges and deliver measurable value.
Growth Foresight
5 Investment Theses in 48 Hours
Executed a rapid whitespace analysis for a private equity client, revealing under-served circular-economy plays in a legacy CPG sector.
Operational Transformation
+$3M Value · 9-Month Roadmap
Architected a phased AI implementation plan for a mid-size manufacturer to resolve systemic inventory chaos and unlock scalable growth.
Product & AI Strategy
Non-Obvious Insights
Leveraged multi-LLM orchestration to extract insights invisible to conventional analysis, informing high-stakes product and R&D decisions.
Brand & Market Strategy
Premium Market Positioning
Developed strategic narratives for clients in complex markets (real estate, tourism) to build defensible brand equity and audience connection.
Ready for the Next Challenge
My work is driven by a core belief: the right question, rigorously pursued, can change the trajectory of any business. I am actively exploring senior roles in strategy, innovation, and product where I can apply my unique framework to solve challenges at the highest level.