Who We Are
ERA Strategies is a founder-led consultancy by Emily Austin. We operate at the intersection of capital, sports, media, and philanthropy—turning relationships into results. Our edge is simple: access, judgment, and the ability to mobilize the right people at the right moment.
What makes us different
We stand apart by combining trusted access with clear execution. Every project is founder-led, discreet, and outcome-driven—delivering the right connections, at the right time, with unmatched speed.
Founder-led
Work directly with Emily—no handoffs, no bloat.
Cross-industry fluency
Finance, sports, media, and nonprofit—deals don’t live in silos, and neither do we.
Operator mindset:
Clear plans, clean execution, tight accountability.
Reputation matters:
We protect yours like it’s our own.
Who We Serve
Founders & CEOs
Family Offices
Funds
Team Owners & Prospective Buyers
Nonprofits
Media & Entertainment
Selected engagements
Capital + Athlete Partnerships
Introduced a growth-stage consumer brand to strategic capital and athlete-partners; closed in 45 days.
Sports Asset Sale
Advised on minority stake sale of a professional sports team; sourced qualified buyers and negotiated terms.
Flagship Charity Event
Built a marquee fundraising gala with top athletes and artists; exceeded goal by 200%.
Influencer-Led Campaigns
Structured creator partnerships for a fintech startup; tripled qualified leads in one quarter.
