Outside perspective, facts with no spin.
We simply help you make better decisions.
we cultivate + empower strategic thinking into all aspects of our work. we believe forward thinking + critical insight are the ingredients to deliver breakthrough transformations that transcend excellence
WELCOME
WELCOME TO
THE VALEN GROUP
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Valen Group specializes in utilizing agile methods to help businesses with strategy, innovation, and brand licensing. Expertise resulting from over 20 years of developing proven methods working with some of the most innovative Global 1000 and high-growth emerging companies. Valen Group’s consultants are senior strategists utilizing agile market learning to do new things. Valen Group’s calling and core values guide us every step of the way.
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We are a growth-focused strategy firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio utilizing agile methods to help leaders and teams with strategy, innovation, and licensing. Our expertise results from over 20 years of experience developing proven methods from working with the most innovative organizations, both Global 1000 and high-growth emerging companies. Our consultants, strategists in their domains of expertise, use agile market-learning to grow your business and your brands. Our calling and core values guide us every step of the way.
Our Services
Our SERVICES
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FEATURED CLIENTS
LifeLinc Corporation
Senior Vice President
The Valen Group has changed the way we “strategize.” We experienced one of our most successful years following the Valen meetings. The Valen Group motivates everyone to share their thoughts and goals for success throughout each level of the organization. Goals are set, measurable, obtainable, and with timelines for completion. Excellent work from an outstanding team!
LifeLinc Corporation
Director of Marketing
We have used the Valen group for two years now and both experiences have been monumental for our organization. Their sessions have helped us collaborate as a team to define our goals and develop a strategy to execute those goals. It has provided a sense of unity amongst our leadership team to tackle the next year and accomplish what we set out to achieve.
Southern Champion
Chief Operating Officer
Needed to challenge a specific point and found Valen to be extremely approachable and understanding.
Matthew 25
Chief Disaster Relief Officer
Throughout the process Valen did a wonderful job on all fronts. They worked hard to make sure the project stayed on time, they provided detailed and highly educational data assembled in ways that not only were easy to understand on a surface level, but also fully comprehensive to clearly show the best recommendations. I felt confident throughout the process and was very pleased with the final product.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
VP Orchestra and Production
Valen Group provided a well-planned strategic planning session that encouraged input from all members. From start to finish, the session felt comfortable and engaging.
LifeLinc Corporation
VP of Strategy and Innovation
I personally had a lot of political capital invested in Valen and it was a great thing to see my investments pay dividends through the process of our strategic planning retreat with the Valen Group!
LifeLinc Corporation
VP Anesthesia Services
The passion and enthusiasm was something that really stood out to me and made an impact on me. The expertise, knowledge, and “know how” really set the tempo of our sessions and help to direct our team in a productive manner. I believe you all controlled the meetings and made our time together efficient and with purpose. On a side note, I really enjoyed spending time with each of you outside our meetings to get to know you. I think I can speak for our entire group in saying that we thoroughly enjoyed our time with you all.
LifeLinc Corporation
Senior Vice President
Valen does an excellent job to cultivate a team setting. The design of each session was unique. From larger full group discussions to the breakout sessions that involved smaller teams. Each session yielded results.
LifeLinc Corporation
Regional Manager
Great job guys. Provided great direction and facilitation. Fun, not boring.
LifeLinc Corporation
VP Anesthesia Services
The long range planning session was much better than I was expecting. It allowed team work, growth and a better understanding of the group as a whole. I loved the transparency with the numbers and clear cut path to reaching goals.
LifeLinc Corporation
Director of Marketing
Working with The Valen Group was an A+ experience. The guidance they were able to provide will help establish the success of our business for years to come. The strategists were so great to work with and we loved spending time with them over the past couple of days. If you need help getting your business headed in the right direction with the right strategy, these are the right partners to do that for you.
LifeLinc Anesthesia
COO
The thought-provoking exercises pushed us to think in new ways, sparking meaningful discussions that will shape LifeLinc’s future. What really stood out was their personal touch—making sure everyone was involved and that our goals stayed front and center. We highly recommend them to any team.
LifeLinc Anesthesia
COO
Our strategic planning session with Valen was a fantastic experience. Their team brought great energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism, making the process both engaging and productive. They wrapped up the session with a well-organized three-year strategic plan, giving us a clear roadmap for growth. Valen’s expertise and commitment made a real impact, and we highly recommend them to any team looking to take their strategic planning to the next level.
Westrock
Senior VP Global Health
We were particularly impressed with the commitment, focus and ideas generated from such a diverse team in such a short period of time. The process created an incredible sense of team amongst the participants, almost immediately, aided in no small way by the excellence of the market insights provided before and during the session. Thank you again for a such a worthwhile and valuable process.
Westrock
Senior VP Global Health
Thanks for the excellent preparation, organisation, and execution of the Healthcare Ideation last week. Not only was it a fully professional exercise from start to finish, but it also delivered some excellent ideas for potential commercial development.
The Paleo Diet
CEO & Owner
You are setting us up to move forward with a much stronger design and presence. We have been getting nothing but compliments for the new logo. You’ve really set us on a much better path with the image of this business.
Cahill and Company
President & Owner
The Valen Group was able to quickly size up our industry, identify the driving trends and uniqueness of our business. They developed a very creative new market entry strategy including working more closely with our suppliers to compete. Within the first few months, we have already received several new business opportunities to pursue as a result of their work.
Dental Care Plus
Chief Executive Officer
The Valen Group was instrumental in helping paint an accurate picture of the technology landscape in the Dental HMO space. Their thorough research and documentation aided me in gaining an understanding of industry trends and a clearer definition of the future position our organization must obtain as we move our technology initiatives forward.
Hillshire Farm
Vice President of Sales
The Valen Group is one of a kind firm that is able to communicate and work at all levels of our organization, not just at the top.
Hillshire Brands
Director R&D and Vision Development
The Valen Group was tasked with aligning our senior team on a vision for the future. The whole process went extremely well and I was really impressed with the organization of the session and the way you pulled our whole team together. I look forward to seeing these dreams become a reality.
Ohio Casualty Insurance
Chief Executive Officer
Our objective was met working with the Valen Group. The board unanimously approved the strategic plan and we are moving forward more aligned than when we began.
Ohio Casualty Insurance
Chief Financial Officer
The Valen Group was hired to help us to develop a strategic plan the board would back. They quickly developed a customized framework working with our team so we could envision the final presentation and align on a common platform to communicate. They demonstrated the value of a strategic consultant as a generalist by digging into each area of the business and shoring up gaps whether strategic, operational, or lacking financial rigor. Their flexible framework and energizing one-on-one sessions empowered each leader to really tell their story. At the meeting the objective was met, we are moving forward with our plan. The board had few question unanswered and they approved our plan on the spot.
Sara Lee Foods
President
Our challenge was to create a pipeline of opportunities within a very short period of time. The Valen Group was instrumental in aligning, first, my executive management team and then the rest of the group through a combination of fact-finding reports and team building sessions to develop a three-year roadmap for growth.
Gold Eagle
Chief Executive Officer
Don’t think for a moment I had to be reminded about The Valen Group. You guys have done great work for us!
Gold Eagle
EVP Market Innovation
The Valen Group did an outstanding job defining the strategy to deliver short-term and long-term growth. The work that the Valen group led to extend the STA-BIL brand beyond fuel additives is culminating into breakthrough concepts and products which will lead the brand’s entry into new market categories with a competitive edge relative to very well entrenched iconic national brands.
RECENT WORK
RECENT WORK
A fresh perspective with a breadth of experience and modern methods that get results quickly

Strategic Viability of Sustainable Packaging Solution
Valen helps assess a green packaging market opportunity

How to Understand What Consumers Really Think and Feel
Feminine care category uses new agile learning method with Valen’s Fusion Methodology

IHOP Breakfast Category Brand Licensing
Valen identifies an underdeveloped category for restaurant brand to expand market share