We value long term partnerships over billable hours, which allows us to align our objectives with those of our clients. This requires a relentless commitment to acting in the best interests of our clients, but ultimately delivers more value for everyone.
ABOUT MAKK![]()
The name Makk comes from the old Norse word meaning “make”. We’re here to support the makers. The startup founders and their teams who are passionate about what they do.
Founded by 2 marketers and business leaders, with the belief that startup marketing can be done better, Makk is a unique consultancy providing high-potential businesses with the right strategic guidance at the right time.
We work exclusively with early-to-growth stage startups, because our collective experience of scaling and marketing these types of businesses means we can deliver real value.
ESTABLISHED IN 2019
WE'VE BEEN FRACTIONAL SINCE BEFORE FRACTIONAL WAS FASHIONABLE
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Partnerships over billable hours.
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Don’t waste anybody’s time
As a consultancy it’s our expertise and our time that we sell, so we believe in treating everybody’s time as equally valuable. That goes for clients, suppliers and our own time. It’s important to respect other peoples’ time by being transparent in every interaction.
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Honesty is the best policy
Makk was born out of frustration from agency politics and a desire to build better relationships with clients. We believe that transparency and honesty are critical for successful, long term relationships with both clients and suppliers.
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Success requires Flexibility
Consultants, tools and methodologies are all matched to the needs of our clients on a case by case basis. One-size-fits-all is ineffective and, frankly, not as exciting.
The Leadership Team
With 15 years of marketing agency experience, Paddy specialises in brand development, digital acquisition and customer retention for startups.
As an experienced Fractional CMO, Paddy builds impactful GTM teams for early-stage and established startups alike, helping them to both build a strategy and identify the resources needed to execute it.
Paddy O'Neill
Founding Partner
Mike is the Founder and Chairman of Passion Digital and CMO at tech startup Dropless. His background has provided a rounded understanding and practical experience in the challenges that startups encounter.
Mike’s experience of scaling a number of his own companies enables him to offer a unique insight, helping businesses to get the most value from working with a consultant.
Mike Grindy
Founding Partner
A senior consultant and CMO with 20 years of experience working with multi-faceted organisations on structure, operations, growth and global campaign delivery.
As a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer for scaling startups, Darcie helps brands to establish requirements and develop solutions, while supporting integration and advising on operations and measurement.
Darcie Tanner
Partner
