Philosophy

 
 

Oceania entrepreneurs are one of the most untapped creative global forces. We believe in shining a light on the brilliance of the Pacific and empowering Oceania founders to build sustainable and scalable businesses.

 

Smart Oceania is a South Pacific women-owned consulting firm created by Elisabeth Leontieff-Hirshon, a Tahitian-born entrepreneur, consultant, and recruiter with 20+ years expertise working with international startups, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. Smart Oceania is a proud member of La French Tech Polynésie.

Our goal is to help talented Oceania entrepreneurs sharpen their visions, build relationships, get funded, and grow.

Currently, Smart Oceania provides three services:

  1. Strategic Planning Bootcamp. A 1-month virtual bootcamp to help aspiring entrepreneurs walk away with a strategic plan, startup checklist, and ongoing advising. Learn more

  2. U.S. Pitch Workshop. A 2-session workshop for Pacific startups with innovative solutions on expanding their businesses in the U.S. Learn more

  3. SO Talent Search. SO Talent Search is a bespoke executive search & recruitment agency with a global coverage in Oceania, the Americas and Europe. Learn more