Bridging the Gap between Founder and Funder
Steele Consulting Group is a startup consultancy founded on the values of Empathetic Leadership, Integrity & Authenticity, Grit & Perseverance, and Collaborative Innovation.
We help early-mid stage startups grow their businesses, get "investment ready" and enter the US market.
We use our experience as BOTH founders and investors to educate founders about what investors are looking for, so they waste less time pitching and improve their chances of success.
How We Help
Looking for a trusted advisor to navigate the complexities of startup life? Landon Steele brings 30 years of experience in the Bay Area’s vibrant startup ecosystem, offering unparalleled expertise and a deeply empathetic approach. Whether you’re tackling fundraising, refining your pitch, streamlining operations, exploring customer discovery, or addressing HR challenges, Landon provides personalized guidance to help you seize opportunities and overcome obstacles with confidence. Accessible and adaptable, Landon is the partner you can count on when you need a steady hand to chart your course toward success.
The true value of an accelerator lies in the expertise and guidance its mentors provide. With extensive experience working formally and informally with multiple accelerators and incubators, Landon Steele brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial expertise and deep empathy to support startups. By delivering tailored mentorship and strategic insights, Landon elevates the impact of incubators, empowering them to cultivate thriving, high-potential ventures.
With a deep understanding of market dynamics and startup potential, Landon provides due diligence and sector-specific insights. Her guidance is designed to support informed investment decisions. She has made over a dozen early-stage angel investments herself, and is a former founder with a successful exit. She adds value as a venture partner and deal scout.
Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit with workshops, presentations or panel discussions led by Landon Steele, where each session is crafted to transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Participants don’t just learn; they evolve, equipped to turn their startup visions into reality with confidence and a stronger strategic and tactical foundation.
"Landon played a pivotal role in the growth, scaling, and sale of my businesses. Serving as a rational and highly experienced sounding board, she was an invaluable problem-solver during numerous critical junctures."
CEO, UDOTEST
"Landon has provided invaluable expertise and advice that has helped move our consulting business forward rapidly. She zoned in on the fact that we needed to clarify and simplify our market messaging in about 5 minutes."
Co-Founder, DIGITALMAGENTA
"Landon is a thoughtful and seasoned practitioner who really understands the heart of business operations ~ the engine and foundation for scalable growth. She listens intently, seeking first to understand then build the technological systems and people relationships to sustain forward momentum"
CEO, STARTUP INVESTOR LAB
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About Me
Landon Steele is a private consultant for technology startups, incubators, and startup-affiliated organizations that are making a real, long-term impact on our planet. Landon worked in Bay Area healthcare for 10 years, biotechnology for 20 years and founded, grew, and sold a startup herself. She was deeply immersed in Silicon Valley culture, helping prepare startups from pre-seed to Series A and beyond, to understand investor expectations and culture.
She enjoys working with early-stage startups and those who share their values of empowerment, authenticity, grit, and collaboration. She has worked to highlight the power and value of underrepresented founders. She’s also a wildlife photographer and chef.
