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Advisory

A small number of clients. High-consequence work.

The wrong move gets expensive.

CaptVr works selectively with founders, creators, producers, and operators facing decisions that materially impact the future of a project, business, or piece of intellectual property.

This is not coaching. This is not a course. This is not a community, subscription, or consulting package sold by the hour. This is direct strategic work with Chris McNelly on decisions involving positioning, packaging, financing, partnerships, commercialization, distribution, intellectual property, and growth.

Most people don't need more information. They need clarity — clarity about where they are, clarity about what matters, clarity about what should happen next.

If you're looking for validation, this isn't the right fit. If you're looking for direction, it might be.

Who this is for.

You have something real in motion. Not an idea. Not a someday project. Not a concept still living in a notebook. Something that exists and needs to move.

Maybe you're preparing for a financing conversation. Maybe a deal is on the table and you're trying to understand what you're actually being offered. Maybe you've built traction but aren't sure how to monetize it. Maybe you're deciding between multiple opportunities and need a framework for choosing the right one. Maybe the project has momentum, but you're no longer certain what the next move should be.

These are the situations Advisory was built for.

For more than fifteen years, Chris has operated at the intersection of entertainment, business development, sponsorship, intellectual property, commercialization, and strategic growth. The work is not theoretical.

It comes from producing projects, structuring partnerships, securing sponsorships, navigating negotiations, building businesses, and solving the same kinds of problems clients face every day.

The objective is simple: help you make better decisions before expensive mistakes become permanent ones.

Every engagement begins with a direct assessment of the situation. Where does the project actually stand? What's missing? What's being overlooked? What's creating friction? And most importantly — what is the next real move?

From there, the work becomes specific to the situation. That may involve:

  • Project positioning
  • Packaging strategy
  • Financing and capital planning
  • Sponsorship and partnership development
  • Distribution strategy
  • Intellectual property development
  • Commercialization and monetization
  • Business model design
  • Deal evaluation and negotiation strategy

The goal is never to create more work. The goal is to create clarity.

Chris works with a small number of people at a time by design. Not every application is accepted. Not every situation is the right fit.

The purpose of the application process is to determine whether there is alignment, whether the challenge is one CaptVr can meaningfully help solve, and whether the timing is right for both sides.

Apply

The form below is the starting point.

Tell us what you're building, where you are, and what decision you're trying to make. If there's alignment, someone will follow up directly.

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About You
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What Are You Building?
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The Reality