At the Global Resource Advisory Board (GRAB), we are committed to empowering early-stage startups, social enterprises, and non-profit organizations through a transformative advisory model. Our mission is to create an inclusive ecosystem that fosters innovation, promotes gender balance in leadership, and provides strategic guidance through a global network of experienced professionals.
GRAB’s focus is on resource-poor, pre-equity startups, social enterprises, and academic spinouts, especially those emphasizing diversity and gender balance. Additionally, GRAB appeals to experienced MBA professionals seeking advisory roles to build their board portfolios.
GRAB’s core value proposition emphasizes that it offers high-level strategic advisory services free of charge or equity dilution. The organization focuses on fostering inclusive leadership, empowering gender balance, and supporting innovation. This message resonates with startups needing guidance without giving up ownership and with advisors looking for impactful opportunities.
GRAB stands apart by connecting these ventures with seasoned MBA advisors, typically mid-career domain experts holding advanced degrees from the top 1% of business schools globally. This mentorship is provided entirely free of equity dilution or fees, ensuring that emerging ventures receive high-quality strategic support without financial burden. Diversity and inclusivity are core to our values, as we strive to increase women’s representation in corporate governance. By the end of 2024, GRAB will have appointed nearly 30 Independent Advisory Board members, with a majority being women, and have appointed more women advisory board chairs than men. All GRAB advisory boards are gender-balanced without exception.
Our model guarantees that all mentorship and advice are provided with the utmost integrity and commitment focusing on best advisory, governance and ethical practices. By the end of 2024, our portfolio will span three continents and include sectors such as MedTech and Indigenous food justice platforms, showcasing the diverse areas we support.
GRAB leverages Advanced domain-specific language model technology to efficiently manage its entire supply chain of activities—from matching startups with advisors to coordinating meetings and supporting advisory services. This sophisticated system is further enhanced by GRAB-iT Labs, which provides AI infrastructure, strategic support in AI strategy, and MVP (Minimum Viable Product) development, driving continuous innovation and ensuring seamless, effective operations.
July 2024