the bench
Meet our trusted bench of CFOs and specialists, on call to offer outsourced support and solutions to your unique business challenges.
meet Emily Nixon
Emily Nixon is a marketing and communications strategist who helps founders and growing companies clarify their positioning and articulate what makes them distinctive. She has worked across a wide range of industries, including consumer brands, tech companies, brick-and-mortar businesses, and real estate development, helping organizations translate complex ideas into clear messaging, partnerships, and communications and PR strategies.
Emily is also the former founder of a direct-to-consumer wine startup, an experience that gave her firsthand insight into the challenges of building a brand from the ground up. That perspective informs her work with founders and leadership teams as they navigate moments of launch, growth, and strategic change.
Specialties: Brand narrative, communications and PR strategy, founder thought leadership, strategic partnerships, investor materials, website copy.
Billing: Hourly preferred, but open to flat rate depending on the project.
Typical rates: $100–$150/ hour depending on scope.
Favorite type of client: Founder-led companies and consumer brands at moments of launch, growth, or repositioning.
Some of Emily’s favorite clients: “I’ve been fortunate to work with a wide range of founder-led companies and consumer brands and particularly enjoy projects where a strong concept needs help becoming a clear and compelling story. Some recent highlights include helping a generative music AI startup prepare investor materials and rebranding seafood restaurant in SF.”
Something personal about Emily: “In a previous season of life, I produced and hosted a wine podcast.”