Outside perspective, facts with no spin.
We simply help you make better decisions.
we Are a strategy consulting firm FOCUSED ON GROWTH & INNOVATION. SERVICES inCLUDE: strategic planning, innovation strategy and brand licensing
Named a top trending innovation firm by Forrester reearch
Ranked a top 25 brand licensing agency from license magazine.
net promoter rated engagements consistently a 9.0+
WELCOME
WELCOME TO
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.
Do something new
CONSULT WITH US
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
Strategy
Innovation
Our Fans
FEATURED CLIENTS
Senior Vice President, LifeLinc Corporation
Director of Marketing, LifeLinc Corporation
Chief Operating Officer, Southern Champion
Chief Disaster Relief Officer, Matthew 25
VP Orchestra and Production, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
VP of Strategy and Innovation, LifeLinc Corporation
VP Anesthesia Services, LifeLinc Corporation
Senior Vice President, LifeLinc Corporation
Regional Manager, LifeLinc Corporation
VP Anesthesia Services, LifeLinc Corporation
Director of Marketing, LifeLinc Corporation
COO, LifeLinc Anesthesia
COO, LifeLinc Anesthesia
Senior VP Global Health, Westrock
Senior VP Global Health, Westrock
CEO & Owner, The Paleo Diet
President & Owner, Cahill and Company
Chief Executive Officer, Dental Care Plus
Vice President of Sales, Hillshire Farm
Director R&D and Vision Development, Hillshire Brands
Chief Executive Officer, Ohio Casualty Insurance
Chief Financial Officer, Ohio Casualty Insurance
President, Sara Lee Foods
Chief Executive Officer, Gold Eagle
EVP Market Innovation, Gold Eagle
RECENT WORK
Recent Work
A fresh perspective with a breadth of experience and modern methods that get results quickly

Biltmore Estate Hospitality Products Brand Licensing Program
Valen leverages Biltmore’s heritage and equity of gracious hospitality to launch a long-term food brand licensing program

Best Practices for Global Innovation Strategy
Conduce benchmarking to collect and share best practices in coordinating global innovation and recommended organizational changes to improve speed-to-market

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