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Founders don’t just need funding — they need clarity. They don’t just need advisors — they need aligned partners who bring wisdom, not noise. We created The Mandate Company  because we saw a growing gap: Purpose-led founders scaling fast… but often leading alone. Seasoned professionals with deep experience… but no clear path to contribute meaningfully. And a marketplace flooded with “advice” but little true alignment or follow-through. We built The Mandate Company as a leader

What happens to leadership wisdom when it no longer fits a job title? Across Southeast Asia and Australasia, we’ve met leaders in their 50s and 60s with extraordinary track records — founders, CEOs, operators, regional heads. But many find themselves sidelined in a culture that celebrates disruption over depth. They’ve built empires, navigated crises, grown people — yet when the season changes, there’s often no clear next chapter. We believe this is a missed opportunity — not

Most founders are told to "hire a coach," "bring in a consultant," or "build a board." But what if what they really need is something in between  — a trusted advisor who understands their vision, works alongside their team, and brings the experience of scaling what they’re trying to build? At The Mandate Company , we call this Advisory as a Service  — and it’s not just a model. It’s a mindset shift. This service means founders don’t have to go it alone. They get access to dee