Canada
Elderberry.work
Elderberry.work has a unique talent pool of independent consultants with 20+ years’ experience, mostly in operational roles. We make them available to clients through Experience-as-a-Service, all types of engagements (interim, fractional, project, consult). Our clients can opt to deploy our talent following our dynamic, business acceleration “operating system” we call Plug & Play: Momentum Engine.
Our talent spans all functions, seniorities, industries. We focus on 6 categories of business solutions:
Growth & Revenue Acceleration Build demand, increase revenue, accelerate traction.
Operational Efficiency & Scaling Systems Improve throughput, reduce friction, scale operations.
Financial Clarity & Capital Management Strengthen visibility, decision‑making, and investor readiness.
People, Culture & Leadership Development Build strong teams, leadership capability, and scalable culture.
Transformation, Change & Special Projects Navigate complexity, lead change, deliver mission‑critical initiatives.
International / Global Growth Expand into new markets with confidence and in‑market leadership.
David Y Smith (Founder & CEO)
David has over 25 year’s experience in Canada and the US as an executive in large enterprises, as a fractional executive, interim CEO, and consultant, and with multiple startups in Canada and Northern California. He also was an interim executive for 2 years in Egypt/Middle East. His industry experience covers agri-food, retail, foodservice, and technology. He has driven 5 consumer trends from niche to mainstream: WiFi, organic, health & wellness, sustainability, and agetech.