Work and decisions
The offer, client issue, money question, team decision, project, or next move you keep circling.
For builders, operators, and solopreneurs
Turn your stress about how to move forward, into excitement about what’s next.
Together, we turn your ideas and obstacles into clean options and decisive next steps.
I'm ready to breakthrough
Free first call. Start with a fit check.
Francesco RoccaManaging Director, Impact Hub Lisbon
“Richard’s support went far beyond project management tools. He helped us create a more transparent and constructive team culture, with better ways to organize work, prioritize tasks, and understand what people needed to do their best work. His guidance made the change feel practical, personal, and adapted to our team.”
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.
The work stuff
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.
The human stuff
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.
Your trusted thinking partner
For people tired of losing time trying to figure it out alone.
I know when to shut up and listen. When to push, when to back off, and when to help you look at it from a different angle.
I know when to ask the question you are avoiding.
I’m here to help you face what you need, think it through clearly, and figure out the next move.
Bring something heavy
A decision, pressure, idea, doubt, or situation that’s slowing you down.
Break it into smaller pieces
We figure out what the core obstacle and/or desired outcome is, then work our way from there.
Rebuild and take off
You move forward with less weight and the momentum needed to make meaningful progress.
“Going it alone is an admirable but foolhardy and highly flawed approach to taking on the world.”
Studies of Small Business Development Center counseling found higher survival and growth patterns among counseled firms.
Source: Entrepreneurship Theory and PracticeA randomized trial 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 EconomyAccelerator research found that structured support and mentorship can outperform cash or workspace alone.
Source: IFC“Richard helped us define our direction, structure our digital presence, and build content that truly reflects who we are today.”
Pedro CoelhoFounder and CEO, Dumagi
“He built a system that helped me organize years of business information, clear my mind, and focus on growth.”
Camille BouchardFounder and CEO, L.A. Studio
“Richard brought structure, clarity, and energy to the makesense Lisbon community.”
Lauren MillerCommunity Lead, makesense
About kapp
Built in enough different environments to recognize patterns quickly.
Companies, communities, events, hospitality, systems, software, and a lot of things that did not work the first time. That range helps me see the whole problem.
Built and exited in Chicago
That taught me when a clean reset matters more than another push.
Co-owned a pilgrim hostel in Spain
That taught me how quickly people, service, and operations affect each other.
Built ventures across 11 countries
A 40 plus person volunteer network taught me how story, trust, and structure create momentum.
Led design thinking workshops
Dozens of workshops for social enterprise startups taught me how to turn pressure and ideas into clearer choices.
Moved into advisory work
Working with founders, teams, and communities taught me to hear the pressure underneath the practical problem.
Still close to the work
I keep building software, systems, communities, and ideas because useful experience beats detached advice.
Got something you can’t stop thinking about?
Bring it. The first call is free. We’ll see if I can help.
For nonprofits, NGOs, foundations, and social enterprise teams that need honest input or practical build help.