A founder once shared with us, “We’re growing fast. Revenue’s up. But it feels like I’m paddling upstream with no oars.” We could relate. Not because we had been in their exact shoes — but because we have walked with many just like them. This isn’t a story about failure. It’s about momentum… and what it takes to stay ahead of it. Growth can feel like success — until it starts to bend your team, blur your numbers, and burn you out. One business we worked with had a great produ

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