Turning VISION into TRACTION
From uncertainty to unstoppable—InPaceline powers founders with coaching, capital, and strategy.
[Product Development] [Go to Market] [Growth] [Raise Capital] [Community]
Companies Featured In
Our Work
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Hansel Medical
Designed to meet the specific tracking & management needs of surgical and nonsurgical assets
[Investment Strategy] [Pitch Deck] [Elevated Pitch]
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GloriLight
Bible verses projected on your child’s ceiling
[Product Development] [Branding] [Investor] [Go-to-market] [E-commerce]
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TinkRWorks
Hands-on learning that engages every student
[Investment Strategy] [Pitch Deck] [The Elevated Pitch] [Business Model]
Feeling lost with scaling up your business?
Bring your bold ideas to market
We have been in your shoes and lost sleep trying to grow our own businesses. With over 25 years of experience building products, starting brands and scaling up, we’ve found a better way to create a loyal fan base and build a brand people love.
Accelerating Growth with Expert Brand Guidance
Inpaceline is a GROWTH SERVICES team that rides alongside brand visionaries to accelerate their growth journey, providing expert guidance in storytelling, raising capital, and product development — ensuring a seamless and confident path to achieving your ultimate brand vision.
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Storytelling & Brand Positioning
We help brands articulate their unique value through authentic storytelling and effective positioning. By framing your product or service as a transformation, we ensure that your brand resonates with its audience and stands out in competitive markets.
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Capital Raising Guidance
As experienced investors, we provide actionable advice for securing funding. From pitch deck creation and financial modeling to investor relations and term negotiations, we ensure you present your vision compellingly to the right stakeholders.
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Product Development & Go-to-Market Strategy
Leveraging expertise in manufacturing, design, and product-market fit, we guide founders in turning concepts into market-ready products. Our approach includes hands-on operational support, user experience mapping, and scalable go-to-market strategies.
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Enterprise Value Creation
We focus on building scalable and sustainable business models by identifying key performance indicators, optimizing revenue streams, and enhancing margins. Our frameworks help establish a clear North Star for tracking and measuring success.
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Strategic Planning for Exits
Whether you're preparing for an acquisition or a public offering, we provide strategic guidance to maximize enterprise value and ensure a smooth, high-return exit process.
Why Inpaceline?
With a proven track record of launching, scaling, and exiting startups, Inpaceline delivers unparalleled experience and actionable insights. Led by a seasoned entrepreneur and growth advisor with a history of high-impact achievements—featured on SharkTank™, Forbes, and TechCrunch—Inpaceline is your trusted partner in turning big visions into massive action.
Mission Statement
At Inpaceline, we are committed to empowering early-stage founders to navigate their journey with confidence, transforming bold ideas into thriving, scalable brands. Through our Venture Studio, we further extend this mission by fostering the next generation of industry-defining innovations in consumer electronics and software.
What Our Clients Say
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Working with Sarah, Clay and The Elevated Pitch team last year was a game-changer for our brand. They helped refine our messaging and materials, making our story clearer and more compelling. Beyond that, Clay has been incredibly generous in opening his network, connecting me with key players in manufacturing, investment, and engineering. Not only are they experts at what they do, but they’re also genuinely great people to work with.
Greg Prosser
CEO- Hansel Medical
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When I came to Founders Circle I was going through a period where my team was beginning to unravel. Going through the program helped me re-establish my original vision, define a product, provided me insight on how investors look at companies and gave me the confidence to pursue my complete vision. Without FC, I don't know that I would be where I'm at today!
Nick Smith
CEO -Hauska.io
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I just wanted to reach out and thank you for your mentorship and support! As you know, I've very much a technically-minded person over a business-mined person. Without your guidance, I think the presentation in Chicago would've been significantly lacking the business elements needed to succeed. I'm sure a lot of the things I've learned from you will go on to help me significantly in the coming years.
Anthony Beckett
CEO Markify
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Clay Banks has been instrumental in transforming Prettythaibrand.com by building a robust online direct-to-consumer channel and revamping our Amazon storefront, which now significantly contributes to our annual revenue. His strategic insights and expertise have also enhanced our product presentation to grocery retailers, boosting our market presence. We highly value Clay's contributions and recommend him for strategic growth and operations.
Robert Strong
CEO Pretty Thai
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Working with Clay Banks has been a game-changer for Curb Cover. His expertise in investment strategy and brand development has not only strengthened our financial footing but also transformed our online presence on web and social. Thanks to Clay's guidance in the early days of our company, we were able to raise investment, build a new brand and set our company up for future success.
Matt Kyser
CEO Curb Cover
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Founders Circle is the place to get tactical information about clarifying and communicating your vision. Practicing and learning alongside a group of founders going through the same thing provides the motivation, inspiration, and comradery all founders dream of.
Brooke Sherwood
CEO- New Wave Ventures
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I've been a member of a lot of different business groups, think tanks and brainstorming sessions, but none has really brought me so much value in such a small window of time as the Founder's Circle. More than being a small business course with expert leadership, this is also a group of business owners and founders who are interested in supporting each other and enhancing our shared experience
Hannah Thiessen Howard
Founder - Slow Knitting
Resources
Explore a Range of Free and Paid Resources to Fuel Your Brand's Growth
Big Deck Energy
This guide shares 5 key strategies, ready-to-use prompts, and expert tips to help you create a pitch that grabs attention instantly. Download now and start strong!
Putting the “Performance” in KPI.
We take pride in the journey, putting in the reps and overcoming big challenges.
72
Startups coached and achieved Product Market Fit
321%
Average annual revenue growth
21
Products invented and launched in market
533
Startups coached
76%
of brands go from $0 to $1M in 18 months
92%
of founders raise capital with InPaceline
Recommended Courses
Online Workshop
The Elevated Pitch
Online Weekly COACHING
LuumVentures - Founder Community
Venture Studio
Get noticed, stand out, and show traction.
Join LuumVentures
Connect with fellow founders and experts to streamline your growth journey
The Elevated Pitch
$499
a month
Benefits:
Weekly Coaching Cohort: Live, small-group coaching sessions with experts to tackle specific challenges, answer pressing questions, and receive personalized guidance on your startup journey.
Founder Forum: A supportive online space to share challenges, exchange ideas, and build connections.
Expert Guest Sessions: Learn directly from industry leaders, successful founders, and investors.
Collaborative Pitch Clinics: Peer and expert feedback sessions to refine your pitch deck and presentation.
The Elevated Pitch 10-Slide Deck Template & Workbook: Hit the ground running with a playbook for a presentation-ready pitch and the prompts to make it your own.
Founders Community
$229
a month
Everything in The Elevated Pitch, plus:
Exclusive access to masterclasses on branding, scaling, and exit strategies.
One-on-one office hours with Inpaceline experts for tailored guidance.
Weekly live group coaching
Advanced tools and templates for financial modeling, go-to-market strategies, and enterprise value creation.
Member-Exclusive Expert Webinars
Personalized coaching and feedback
LUUM V E N T U R ES S T U D I O
Coaching and Investment for Game-Changing Brands
Our newly launched Venture Studio is designed to foster innovation in consumer electronics and software. By applying to the studio, entrepreneurs gain access to:
Investment opportunities tailored to your growth stage.
Hands-on coaching in product development, branding, and scaling operations.
Strategic resources to refine your business model, strengthen your market positioning, and accelerate your growth trajectory.
Who can join?
Must be in the ideation, launch, or growth stage of a business.
Open to sharing insights and supporting fellow members.
Committed to the community's mission and growth-focused goals.
Accepted members will receive an invitation, community guidelines, and access to resources to start engaging immediately.
Ready to launch your brand?
FREE 1-on-1 Strategy Session
Stop guessing and make your next move with confidence. The biggest challenge in business is not knowing what you don’t know. Take the step knowing you aren’t wasting your time and money.
Build the next great company
Unlock the power of storytelling and accelerate your business growth with Explain It Better, Grow Faster. This free e-book is packed with real-world case studies from iconic brands like Slack, Airbnb, and Warby Parker—showing you exactly how they positioned themselves for massive success. You'll get practical tools and a step-by-step framework to craft a compelling pitch, articulate your unique advantage, and inspire investors, customers, and partners to buy into your vision. Whether you're raising capital, launching a new product, or expanding your market, this guide will help you communicate with clarity and confidence. Download it now and start building a brand people can’t ignore!