Random Walk Collective
We help technical founders turn complex ideas into investor-ready narratives. From pre-seed to Series A, we translate engineering breakthroughs into clarity that raises capital.
The Random Walk Collective is led by Danny Nikolai, Ph.D., an engineer, operator, and narrative strategist working at the Intersection of deep tech, venture, and storytelling. We help frontier founders articulate the purpose behind their work, refine investor materials, and bridge the gap between invention and adoption. RW brings technical literacy, narrative clarity, and capital-markets intuition to teams building at the edge.
What We Offer
Structured narrative engagements designed to sharpen positioning and strengthen fundraising outcomes.
Narrative Sprint
$10,000
A focused two-week audit and positioning overhaul to sharpen your story quickly.
Narrative Build
$25,000
A four-week, white-glove engagement developing founder narrative, decks, memos, and story frameworks.
Narrative Partnership
from $60,000
An extended collaboration for multi-round raises, ongoing refinement, and public thought leadership. Custom pricing available.
Trusted by founders and operators across aerospace, materials, manufacturing, and deep tech.
Contact Us
Great technology deserves great storytelling. If you’re building something ambitious and need the story to match, reach out to us so we can get to know each other.