Together, we turn your ideas and obstacles into clean options and decisive next steps.

Richard Kappel talking with two people at a table

For solopreneurs, founders, and small team operators who understand the value of outside perspective.

360 degree support

Builders deal with a lot of sh*t

Clients, money, ambition, family, health, confidence, timing, team tension, and the pressure to keep moving. I do not force the conversation into one neat category. I help you look at the whole picture and find the piece that needs attention now.

Work and decisions

The offer, client issue, money question, team decision, project, or next move you keep circling.

Relationships

The conversation with a partner, teammate, client, friend, or family member that is affecting the work.

Energy and discipline

The health, habits, sleep, focus, or avoidance pattern that is quietly shaping your decisions.

Identity and confidence

The private story about who you are, what you are allowed to want, or whether you can handle the next level.

Ideas and direction

The raw hunch, brand thought, product angle, event, community, or creative path that needs shape.

Systems and support

When talk reveals that a workflow, website, tool, or AI system would make the pressure lighter.

Facts

Outside support changes outcomes.

Research does not replace fit. It does show a simple pattern: founders and operators make better progress when they are not working through everything alone.

Counseling

Survival and sales growth

Studies of Small Business Development Center counseling found higher survival and growth patterns among counseled firms.

Source, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

Consulting

432 firms, 50 percent more employment

A randomized trial with 432 small and medium sized businesses found that one year of consulting improved productivity and return on assets, with employment about 50 percent higher five years later.

Source, Journal of Political Economy

Mentorship

More funding and hiring

Accelerator research found that structured support and mentorship can outperform cash or workspace alone, including cases where qualified ventures raised about three times as much funding.

Source, IFC

The shift

From going at it alone, to having someone in your corner.

Before the conversation

The problem is too close.
The pressure is vague.
The decision keeps looping.
The real version is hard to say out loud.

After the conversation

The real issue has a name.
The pressure has somewhere to go.
The options are cleaner.
The next move feels possible again.

Experience is the best teacher

They came with noise, they left with clarity

Pedro CoelhoFounder and CEO, Dumagi

"Richard helped us define the direction of our company, structure our digital presence, and build the content that truly reflects who we are today. His contribution went far beyond strategy."

Francesco RoccaManaging Director, Impact Hub Lisbon

"Richard's hands on approach and adaptability were invaluable, fostering a transparent, constructive culture that strengthened team unity. Richard's commitment to understanding both professional and emotional challenges made a significant impact."

Camille BouchardFounder and CEO, L.A. Studio

"Working with Richard exceeded my expectations. He custom designed a system that helped me organize years of business information, clear my mind, and focus on growth."

Lauren MillerCommunity Lead, makesense

"Richard brought structure, clarity, and energy to the makesense Lisbon community. He co created a clear strategy, implemented project management systems, and led in person sessions."

The investment

First conversation is free.

Vibe check. Swap stories, see if it's a good fit.

Book the free conversation

150 euros

1 hour

600 euros

5 hour pack

1k euros

10 hour pack

Use time in 15, 30, 45, or 60 minute blocks.

Hours do not expire.

Pay 50% up front and 50% halfway through the selected pack.

Social impact support

3 hours each week are reserved for free support. For nonprofits, NGOs, foundations, and social enterprise teams that need perspective or practical build help.

About RichKapp

Built in enough different environments to recognize patterns quickly.

That range matters. It means I can see the overlap between people, systems, operations, story, and delivery instead of treating every problem like it belongs to one silo.

Richard Kappel speaking to a group of people — Still in the game. I still like being close to the work, close to the people, and useful before the answer is obvious.

Exit and reset in Chicago

Built and exited a company in Chicago. That helps me see when a clean reset matters more than another push.

Built in hospitality

Co owned and operated a pilgrim hostel in Spain. That taught me how quickly people, service, and operations affect each other.

Scaled across 11 countries

Built community ventures across 11 countries with a 40 plus person volunteer network. That taught me how story, trust, and structure create momentum.

Led design thinking workshops for SocInn Startups

As director of makesense Lisbon Hotspots, I organized and led dozens of design thinking workshops for social enterprise startups. That taught me how to help founders turn messy mission, pressure, and ideas into clearer choices.

Moved into advisory work

Worked with founders, teams, and communities. That helps me hear the pressure underneath the practical problem.

Based in Porto

Based in Portugal with clients worldwide. Some work needs a quick call. Some work needs time on the ground.