The Collective - A Network of Influence, Built for What’s Next
The market is sitting on a massive inefficiency.
An unprecedented amount of senior-level talent has been pushed out of traditional roles by mergers, downsizing, and structural change. These executives still carry hard-earned judgment and deep operating experience, but they also bring something the market consistently underestimates: highly credible, relationship-based networks built over decades.
At the same time, middle-market organizations need more than advice. They need access. They need to get in front of the right decision-makers, in the right context, with credibility that cannot be manufactured through cold outreach or scaled marketing.
As AI and technology accelerate execution, human intelligence and human connection become more valuable, but only when applied strategically and surgically.
The Collective exists to close this gap.
It reconnects under leveraged senior talent with organizations that need experience, perspective, and access, creating a structured, transparent way to apply insight and activate trusted networks for real commercial opportunity.
Prospect Introductions - On-demand Coaching - Fractional Leaders
David Albert
Natasha Stevens
Michelle Hart
David is a strategic leader in the insights world with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, profitability, and market relevance for some of the world’s most recognizable organizations. He has served as a trusted advisor to Fortune 100 clients across consumer goods, retail, financial services, and technology, helping leadership
David is a strategic leader in the insights world with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, profitability, and market relevance for some of the world’s most recognizable organizations. He has served as a trusted advisor to Fortune 100 clients across consumer goods, retail, financial services, and technology, helping leadership teams translate consumer understanding into commercial advantage.
Throughout his career, David has held senior leadership roles at Collage Group, Big Village, and GfK (now NIQ), where he was responsible for P&L ownership, go-to-market strategy, and the development of scalable businesses. He has successfully launched syndicated products, restructured regional operations, and led the shift from project-based revenue models to subscription and recurring revenue platforms that strengthen retention and long-term growth.
David brings a rare combination of strategic clarity and practical execution. His work is grounded in behavioral psychology and informed by deep expertise in consumer insights, data analytics, and AI-powered solutions.
In addition to be a founding member of The Collective, he is the groups operational leader.
Michelle Hart
Natasha Stevens
Michelle Hart
Michelle is a highly accomplished and results-driven executive with 25 years of experience in strategic planning, developing marketing campaigns, consumer insights, market research and sales. She is consistently driving business growth and profitability for Fortune 100 companies as their Trusted Advisor. Michelle has proven ability to lea
Michelle is a highly accomplished and results-driven executive with 25 years of experience in strategic planning, developing marketing campaigns, consumer insights, market research and sales. She is consistently driving business growth and profitability for Fortune 100 companies as their Trusted Advisor. Michelle has proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, cultivate strategic partnerships, and deliver innovative solutions that address complex business challenges. Her expertise in leveraging consumer psychology, behavioral science, data analytics, and emerging technologies successfully informs strategic decision-making and market positioning.
Michelle has worked for companies such as Deloitte, IRI/Circana and Procter and Gamble and holds a Masters Degree in Behavioral Economics from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is currently continuing her studies there as a PhD candidate in Business Psychology.
Natasha Stevens
Natasha Stevens
Natasha Stevens
Natasha has spent 25 years in insights and analytics, consistently doing the same thing: taking what’s new and turning it into something that makes money. She built social listening into a commercial offering before most agencies took it seriously, brought digital behavior data into journey mapping, and has been deep in AI-powered product
Natasha has spent 25 years in insights and analytics, consistently doing the same thing: taking what’s new and turning it into something that makes money. She built social listening into a commercial offering before most agencies took it seriously, brought digital behavior data into journey mapping, and has been deep in AI-powered product development well before the rest of the industry caught up.
Her path runs through global insights organizations like GfK, Kantar, and Material, where she built and led teams with full P&L accountability, launched digital research divisions, commercialized analytics platforms, and drove transformation initiatives that repositioned entire service portfolios.
Today, Natasha operates on two fronts. Through Intellogue DDW, she advises insights and analytics agencies on growth strategy, product commercialization, AI strategy, and go-to-market execution. As Managing Partner at Social Lens Research, she is building Social Lens Library, a subscription-based ethnographic video platform that gives brands continuous access to consumers' lived experiences and ethically sourced video content for AI training data licensing and synthetic persona development. She brings the rare credibility of advising on product strategy while actively building and scaling one of her own.
Tom Neri
Jennifer Connelly
Natasha Stevens
Tom is a seasoned strategic insights and advisory consultant with a track record of scaling businesses, building high-performing sales organizations, and driving revenue growth across industries. He has held senior leadership roles at NielsenIQ, Ipsos, and Vision Critical, where he consistently delivered multi-million-dollar growth, launc
Tom is a seasoned strategic insights and advisory consultant with a track record of scaling businesses, building high-performing sales organizations, and driving revenue growth across industries. He has held senior leadership roles at NielsenIQ, Ipsos, and Vision Critical, where he consistently delivered multi-million-dollar growth, launched innovative service platforms, and integrated insights into market strategies. Known for his ability to structure teams, optimize go-to-market approaches, and lead organizational transformations, Tom brings deep expertise in sales leadership, insights activation, and business expansion. He holds a BBA in Marketing & Economics from Pace University and completed the Executive Leadership Development Program at Columbia Business School.
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer is a certified Coach & Team Development Consultant with a passion for helping organizations build high-performing, engaged, and resilient teams. In her capacity as Founder & CEO of Triple W Forum and as a Founding Partner of The Soul of Leading Institute, Jennifer has been partnering with global corporations for over 20+ years ac
Jennifer is a certified Coach & Team Development Consultant with a passion for helping organizations build high-performing, engaged, and resilient teams. In her capacity as Founder & CEO of Triple W Forum and as a Founding Partner of The Soul of Leading Institute, Jennifer has been partnering with global corporations for over 20+ years across various industries. Jenniferempowers leaders and teams to navigate challenges, improve collaboration, and drive meaningful results. Jennifer’s work uniquely combines rigorous assessment data with facilitated dialogue, helping teams move from insight to real, sustainable shifts in how they work together.