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:
Strategic Consulting: We provide market entry and branding strategy for our clients. We also act as commercial representatives for some of our foreign clients. Learn more
For Startups:
Planning Bootcamp. A 1-month virtual bootcamp to help aspiring entrepreneurs walk away with a strategic plan, startup checklist, and ongoing advising. Learn more
U.S. Pitch Workshop. A 2-session workshop for Pacific startups with innovative solutions on expanding their businesses in the U.S. Learn more
SO Talent Search. A bespoke executive search & recruitment agency with a global coverage in Oceania, North America and Europe. Learn more