

GSD OFFICE HOURS: BIZ DEV & POSITIONING
Growth rarely gets stuck because founders aren't working hard enough. It gets stuck because the market isn't hearing the right message, the sales strategy isn't converting, or the founder is carrying challenges they weren't meant to solve alone.
GSD OFFICE HOURS is a live, interactive working session for founders and business owners who want practical advice on the real challenges of growing a business.
Bring your toughest question around positioning, business development, messaging, leadership, or growth. We'll workshop it together, drawing on the experience in the room and practical guidance from two operators who have spent decades helping organizations grow.
No presentations. No slides. No sales pitch. Just honest conversation, practical feedback, and actionable ideas you can use immediately.
Meet Your Hosts
Amirah Raveneau-Bey
Founder & CEO, Grow Scale Develop
Amirah Raveneau-Bey is the Founder and CEO of Grow Scale Develop (GSD), where she partners with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams to accelerate growth by strengthening leadership, revenue strategy, and go-to-market execution.
Over the past 25+ years, she has helped organizations navigate periods of growth, transformation, and change through executive coaching, strategic advisory, and revenue leadership. Her career includes leadership roles at companies including Citibank, Zillow Group, NerdWallet, and Opendoor, along with experience as a venture-backed founder.
Today, Amirah serves as an embedded strategic advisor to companies, nonprofits, and founder-led businesses, helping leaders uncover what's actually blocking growth, align their teams, and build businesses that scale with intention.
LinkedIn:amirahraveneaubey
George Creppy
Global Communications Executive
George brings more than 20 years of enterprise leadership at major financial services organizations including Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America, with expertise spanning public relations, executive communications, employee engagement, marketing, and brand strategy.
As a trusted advisor to CEOs and senior executives, George helps leaders communicate with clarity, translate complex ideas into compelling stories, and build trust with both employees and customers. His work focuses on scaling AI-enabled communications while strengthening leadership presence, corporate culture, and business results.
LinkedIn:georgedcreppy
What We'll Work On
Come with questions like:
How do I clearly communicate what my business does?
Why isn't my positioning resonating with customers?
How do I generate more qualified opportunities?
How do I build a stronger business development strategy?
How do I communicate like the leader my business needs?
How do I tell a story that builds credibility and trust?
If it's slowing your business down, we'll work through it together.
What to Expect
Meet a community of founders and business owners
Live coaching on real business challenges
Practical perspectives on revenue, positioning, communications, and leadership
Interactive discussion where everyone learns from each other's experiences
Actionable ideas you can implement immediately
Who Should Attend
This session is designed for founders, CEOs, consultants, and business owners who are actively growing a business and want sharper positioning, stronger business development, more effective communication, and practical guidance from experienced operators.
Whether you're refining your message, trying to land more clients, preparing for growth, or navigating a leadership challenge, you'll leave with ideas you can put into practice.
Event Details
📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕙 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
💻 Virtual (Zoom link provided after registration)
👥 Limited to 15 participants
We intentionally keep the group small so everyone has an opportunity to participate, ask questions, and receive feedback.