# thebrainbehind

> Know the right thing.

thebrainbehind is a strategy consulting firm advising clients in PayTV and streaming media, blockchain and Web3, and impact technology and sustainability.

thebrainbehind helps media companies, blockchain start-ups, and organizations working on sustainability transitions structure their strategy, product development, and market entry. Clients can engage the firm for business model design, vendor selection, fundraising support, and policy advisory across PayTV, streaming, and Web3. The firm operates through an international network of consultants and provides interim management services in selected engagements.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Service Provider
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2002-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/thebrainbehind

## Products

- [thebrainbehind Consulting](https://thegrid.id/profiles/thebrainbehind): thebrainbehind Consulting services cover PayTV and streaming media, blockchain and Web3, and impact technology and sustainability. The offerings include market entry strategy, product development advisory, business model analysis, innovation consulting, interim management, and industry policy engagement. Service delivery draws on an international network of specialist partners. (Service Provider, Live, Main Product)
- [ESG MASTERS](https://thegrid.id/profiles/thebrainbehind): ESG MASTERS is a physical conference addressing ESG data reporting requirements, carbon neutrality challenges, and sustainability technology applications. The event targets corporate decision-makers and technical experts involved in ESG compliance and net-zero transition planning. (Events & Conferences, In Development)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.thebrainbehind.com)
- [Blog](https://thebrainbehind.com/blog)
- [Privacy policy](https://thebrainbehind.com/__imprint)
- [LinkedIn](https://de.linkedin.com/company/thebrainbehind-gmbh)

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