Introducing Caroline Lewis: New Advisor at GRAWETY Venture Builder
We are excited to welcome Caroline Lewis to GRAWETY Venture Builder as a key advisor, bringing over 20 years of expertise in cross-cultural consulting, training, and coaching. Caroline’s experience spans a wide range of sectors, and her deep understanding of cultural dynamics is a vital addition to our team as we continue to empower IT startups on their journey to global success.
Empowering Startups Through Cross-Cultural Insights
As an advisor to GRAWETY, Caroline works closely with startups to enhance their cross-cultural communication strategies, helping them reach and engage international markets more effectively. In partnership with Richard Lewis Communications (RLC), Caroline focuses on integrating cultural insights into the growth strategies of startups, ensuring that they not only innovate but also build meaningful, culturally-aware connections across diverse markets.
Caroline’s fluency in Japanese and Spanish, combined with her native proficiency in English and her extensive background in cross-cultural communication, makes her uniquely qualified to guide startups in articulating their value propositions to a global audience. Her expertise helps bridge communication gaps, enabling clearer, more effective messaging that resonates across languages and cultures. Caroline’s ability to navigate and translate cultural nuances ensures that businesses can effectively connect with diverse stakeholders, no matter where they are in the world.
Leadership at Riversdown House
Сaroline works as Centre Director at Riversdown House, an esteemed residential training center that has been at the forefront of communication skills development for over 50 years. Under Caroline’s leadership, Riversdown House offers immersive courses designed to sharpen the communication skills necessary for success in the tech industry, especially for startups navigating diverse, international markets.
Riversdown House’s training programs are essential for professionals seeking to improve their ability to work across cultures, and Caroline’s direct involvement ensures that the curriculum is continually updated to meet the needs of today’s global business environment.
Expertise Across Multiple Domains
Caroline’s diverse professional background in research, editorial work, and project management equips her with the skills to manage complex initiatives with precision. She understands the challenges faced by startups as they scale and grow, and her ability to address cultural obstacles allows these companies to focus on what matters most—innovation and expansion—without being hindered by communication or cultural barriers.
A Strategic Partnership for Success
Our partnership with Richard Lewis Communications and CrossCulture further strengthens the resources available to GRAWETY’s portfolio companies. Richard Lewis Communications, renowned for its expertise in cross-cultural consultancy, and CrossCulture, built around The Lewis Model of Culture, offer customized training and solutions to help businesses thrive in a globalized world.
Together, these organizations provide invaluable support to tech startups, helping them develop the skills to collaborate more effectively across borders, manage global teams, and successfully navigate the complexities of international markets.
Looking Ahead
With Caroline Lewis on board, GRAWETY Venture Builder is better positioned than ever to support startups in achieving sustainable global growth. Caroline’s dedication to fostering cultural understanding and collaboration will be instrumental in ensuring the success of our ventures as they expand into new markets.
We look forward to the continued impact Caroline will make on our team and the startups we work with, driving innovation, communication, and growth across borders.
