EMPOWERING INNOVATION
IS OUR EXPERTISE
Welcome to Gauguine
"Inspired by Muses, Driven by Innovation"
At Gauguine, we empower diversity and foster a world where Innovative Ecosystems create impactful solutions.
Dive into the depths of possibility with us, where every ripple in the water is a story of growth, transformation, and excellence.
AS SEEN IN
Joining Forces for a Future Defined by Innovation and Impact
Our team, led by Jessica V. CHIN FOO and supported by experts like Amy McCAWLEY, Aminata BASSENE, and Donna LAZARESCU have combined 70+ years of experience of founding and investing in 20+ companies, scouted 3000+ startups, and built strategic partnership with 1000+ investors from public agencies, foundations, corporates, venture capitalists, angel investors, and family offices.
Together, our team at Gauguine is dedicated to exploring new horizons with you.
Our team
Jessica V. CHIN FOO
Amy MCCAWLEY
Donna LAZARESCU
Aminata BASSENE
Our Services
Innovation Advising & Ecosystem building
We scout and integrate new technologies and processes, helping you build a collaborative ecosystem that reaches your innovation milestone for your company or region.
From visual identity to messaging, every detail is crafted to position you as a thought leader in your industry.
Business Development, Scouting & Market Acceleration
Gauguine connects companies, institutions, and regions with strategic opportunities by identifying emerging trends, technologies, and key players. Acting as a business enabler, we facilitate market entry, foster high-value partnerships, and accelerate growth through targeted scouting and strategic matchmaking.
Our approach bridges innovation and investment, unlocking new revenue streams, funding opportunities, and cross-sector collaborations that drive measurable impact.
Strategic marketing & Branding
Gauguine empowers startups, small businesses, and public agencies to reach impactful marketing milestones. Through Fractional CMO services, we provide strategic leadership to elevate your brand, overseeing creative direction, storytelling, campaign execution, and even event planning for product launches and testing—without the need for a full-time hire.
Our tailored approach combines authentic brand narratives with go-to-market strategies that resonate with your audience, capture market share, and drive growth.
Case Studies
Africa Pavilion at ces 2025
Las Vegas, NV
Gauguine co-founded the Africa Pavilion, a dedicated platform for African startups to showcase cutting-edge innovationsat the global conference of Consumer Electronics Show 2025. The initiative emphasized collaboration, funding opportunities, and bridging the gap between African innovators and global markets.
World Electronics Forum 2024
Rabat, Morocco
Gauguine led the comprehensive strategy for the World Electronics Forum, focusing on ecosystem architecture, program operations, marketing, and strategic partnerships. Our innovative approach in Rabat has set a new benchmark in global electronics community engagement.
Moorea Beach Villas
Moorea, French Polynesia
Gauguine led the successful launch of Moorea Beach Villas by crafting a full-spectrum brand experience—developing the marketing strategy, visual identity, moodboard, interior design direction, and coordinating photoshoots and videoshoots to capture the essence of the brand. By integrating digital platforms and optimizing direct-to-consumer channels, we drove over 50% of bookings directly, supporting MBV's goal to surpass 7 figures in sales in their first year.
Manos Accelerator
Silicon Valley, California
Gauguine provides expert investor relations and innovation advising services, propelling Manos Accelerator to the forefront of the startup ecosystem. Our guidance helped nurture promising startups towards accelerated growth and market readiness.
StartOut
San Francisco, California
Gauguine spearheaded strategic partnerships for the StartOut Pride Economic Impact Index (SPEII), collaborating with over 100 organizations including 500 Startups, AWS, Bunker Labs, Global Entrepreneurship Network, Google for Startups, Halcyon, Venture Forward, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, TechCrunch, and the US SEC Small Business Advocacy Team. Our leadership in this initiative significantly enhanced its impact and outreach.
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