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trepwise Trepwise is a strategy consulting firm that unlocks the potential of purpose-driven organizations. Innovation drives organizational success.

And many organizations, whether they are new or established, for profit or non-profit, recognize the need to be innovative in order to compete. But they often struggle with “the how.”

trepwise is a fast growing advisory firm whose mission is to use entrepreneurial thinking and approaches to grow and sustain organizations by providing innovative and practical solutions. Based in New Orleans, a hu

b for innovation and entrepreneurship, the firm works with incubators that serve entrepreneurs, start-ups, growth ventures, and established organizations, both for profit and non-profit, who want to foster an entrepreneurial culture. Building from a foundation of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship expertise, trepwise helps organizations innovate and efficiently grow. We are not your typical consulting firm: we are not theoretical and we do not do fancy presentations that sit on shelves. We are trusted, experience-based advisors who meet organizations where they are and, working together, we roll up our sleeves to create the impact required to achieve success.

Summer camp, Trepwise style. ☀️🏕️Lauren Siegel and the Trepwise team recently joined Reconcile New Orleans for a retreat...
08/30/2026

Summer camp, Trepwise style. ☀️🏕️

Lauren Siegel and the Trepwise team recently joined Reconcile New Orleans for a retreat built around ownership, collaboration, adaptability, and a little bit of play.

The team spent the day celebrating wins from the first half of the year, connecting that progress back to Reconcile’s mission, and getting clear on what’s ahead through December.

One team building challenge had the team stranded on a deserted island, tasked with setting up camp and figuring out how to survive together. Then came the twist: the young people Reconcile serves had crash-landed on the island, too. Suddenly, the strategy had to shift.

It was a fun way to put some very real skills into practice: sharing resources and knowledge, adapting when circumstances change, and taking individual and collective ownership.

We loved getting to see the Reconcile team bring those same qualities to their work. They’re deeply focused on going deeper with the young people they serve, and they’re intentional about bringing in the right partners to help make that happen.

Unlimited PTO sounds simple enough: give people flexibility and trust them to use it responsibly.But the policy itself i...
08/28/2026

Unlimited PTO sounds simple enough: give people flexibility and trust them to use it responsibly.

But the policy itself is only part of the equation.

In our latest blog, Jacqueline Cooke shares what five years of unlimited PTO have taught her about what actually makes the benefit work. At Trepwise, that means clear expectations, thoughtful capacity planning, coverage plans, and leaders who model taking time off themselves.

Read Jacqueline’s perspective on unlimited PTO in practice, and what organizations can do to build a culture where people can step away without guilt or unnecessary stress.

https://trepwise.com/unlimited-pto-in-practice-an-employees-perspective/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ptoblog

There’s a lot of work that goes into making New Orleans the kind of city people want to call home and visit.Recently, Ke...
08/27/2026

There’s a lot of work that goes into making New Orleans the kind of city people want to call home and visit.

Recently, Kevin Wilkins and Lauren Siegel had the opportunity to spend time with the team at New Orleans & Company for a retreat focused on the work ahead: taking stock of progress on their Vision Plan and Strategic Goals, setting priorities for 2027, and finding ways to strengthen communication and collaboration across the organization.

Their work reaches well beyond tourism. New Orleans & Company plays an important role in bringing people and investment to the city, supporting the businesses and people who make up the tourism economy, and creating opportunities that reach communities across New Orleans.

We always value the opportunity to get in the room with a team that cares deeply about this city and is willing to have the important conversations about how to make it even better. There’s a lot of good work ahead, and we’re excited to see where this team takes it.

Is your team still considering where AI fits in your organization?The most grounded approach we’re seeing in mission-dri...
07/20/2026

Is your team still considering where AI fits in your organization?

The most grounded approach we’re seeing in mission-driven work keeps people at the center of the process. You start with the questions your team is uniquely positioned to ask, shaped by lived experience and the communities you serve. AI then plays a supporting role in the middle, helping synthesize information, surface patterns, and pressure-test ideas. From there, it returns to people for judgment, context, and final decision-making.

When it’s used this way, AI doesn’t replace human thinking. It creates space for more of it. More time for conversations, relationships, and care.

If you’re interested in going deeper on how to think about AI more intentionally, Trepwise Senior Advisor Matt Campbell unpacks the full framework in his article on AI on Purpose: https://trepwise.com/ai-on-purpose/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=aiblogpost

We're proud to see Tulane University's Wave of Support program recognized for the lasting impact it's having on student ...
07/18/2026

We're proud to see Tulane University's Wave of Support program recognized for the lasting impact it's having on student mental health and well-being.

Long before the program officially launched in 2021, Drs. Kathy Fields and Garry Rayant brought together a group of partners to imagine a new approach to supporting students. Trepwise was honored to work alongside them, President Michael Fitts, Grant, and many others to help shape the framework behind what would become Wave of Support.

Since then, the program has trained thousands of students, faculty, and staff, empowered student leaders, and helped build a campus-wide culture of care. The success of Wave of Support is a credit to the people who have poured so much into it.

Congratulations to everyone who has helped make Wave of Support what it is today. We're grateful to have been part of the journey and look forward to seeing its impact continue to grow.

https://news.tulane.edu/news/tulane-university-celebrates-wave-support

🎉🎉 New Orleans was named one of World Monuments Fund's Irreplaceable America sites, and it's the only entire city recogn...
07/17/2026

🎉🎉 New Orleans was named one of World Monuments Fund's Irreplaceable America sites, and it's the only entire city recognized.

New Orleans earned this distinction because of the generations of people who have shaped its neighborhoods, traditions, music, food, art, and way of life. The culture of this city lives in the people who show up for it every day and pass those traditions from one generation to the next.

At Trepwise, we're lucky to work with organizations and leaders who are doing exactly that. Whether they're strengthening neighborhoods, supporting local artists, investing in young people, or tackling the challenges our region faces, they're helping ensure New Orleans remains the city the world knows and loves.

Congratulations to everyone who makes this place unlike anywhere else. We're proud to call New Orleans home and even prouder to be part of the work happening here every day.

Take a few minutes to explore the full Irreplaceable America list and read why New Orleans was selected.

https://www.wmf.org/irreplaceable-america

Creating a strategic plan can take months. Getting it off the page and into the day-to-day? That's where things get inte...
07/10/2026

Creating a strategic plan can take months. Getting it off the page and into the day-to-day? That's where things get interesting.

Your team rallies around a planning process, a board approves the final product, everyone feels energized... and then the question becomes, "Okay, now what?"

In our latest blog, Haley Burns shares six practical ways to keep momentum going after the plan is complete, with steps that help turn a good plan into real progress.

If your organization is working through implementation or wondering how to keep a strategic plan alive, this one's worth a read. 👇

https://trepwise.com/bringing-your-strategic-plan-to-life/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=strategicplanblog

Power your purpose. ⚡ That’s the work we’re here for.Trepwise partners with purpose-driven organizations to align people...
07/10/2026

Power your purpose. ⚡ That’s the work we’re here for.

Trepwise partners with purpose-driven organizations to align people, process, and vision so strategy has somewhere to land and something to move.

We work across sectors to build plans shaped by the people closest to the work and the systems around them. Good ideas can come from anywhere and anyone, and we design with that belief at the center.

07/09/2026

Over the past few weeks, we've shared the principles, tools, and stories behind The Trepwise Way.

At its core, The Trepwise Way is about helping organizations align people, processes, and vision to create lasting impact.

Along the way, we explored what it means to:
👉 Put people at the center
👉 Elevate the power of culture
👉 Co-create with stakeholders
👉 Zoom out to see the bigger picture

These ideas shape how we approach every engagement, whether we're supporting strategic planning, organizational growth, leadership development, or community impact.

Thank you for following along and engaging with this series. We believe purpose-driven organizations have the power to create meaningful change, and we're grateful to partner with leaders doing that work every day.

Missed a post? Take a look back through the series, and if you're thinking about what's next for your organization, we'd love to connect.

AI can help organizations move faster, but speed alone isn’t the goal.In his latest article, Trepwise Senior Advisor Mat...
07/02/2026

AI can help organizations move faster, but speed alone isn’t the goal.

In his latest article, Trepwise Senior Advisor Matt Campbell shares a framework for thinking more intentionally about where AI belongs in mission-driven work. A few key questions to consider:

• Do you need to expand your capacity or challenge your assumptions?
• Are you looking for faster answers or deeper insight?
• How can AI support the work without replacing the human judgment behind it?

The article also introduces the COSTAR prompting framework and offers practical examples for strategic planning, fundraising, communications, data analysis, and more.

The biggest takeaway: AI works best when it starts and ends with people.

Read Matt’s full article here: https://trepwise.com/ai-on-purpose/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=aiblogpost

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