9point8 Collective

9point8 Collective helps innovation leaders design and launch high-performing venture studios—without wasting time or capital. Our team has operated in 15+ studios and researched over 500 worldwide, improving our frameworks and methodologies each time. We combine discipline, data, and adaptability to design studios with strong fundamentals, clear financial targets, and sustainable economics. Our proprietary playbook and technologies make the build cycle faster, more effective, and more cost-efficient. Services: Concept Development – Advisory for founders clarifying thesis, structure, and funding readiness. Design & Blueprinting – Investor-ready studio plans, financial models, and operating structures. Launch & Leadership – Fractional executive support to stand up systems, shape the portfolio, and hire/train leadership. Continuous Improvement – Coaching, governance, and systems tuning for studios ready to scale. LaunchIQ – an AI-driven platform for evaluating and ranking IP for commercial potential, identifying markets, mapping competition, estimating TRL, and generating actionable reports, so teams can focus on the innovations most likely to succeed. From blueprint to break-even, we position studios and research organizations for long-term success.