Tempo: From Bold Vision
to Reality

15 days to transform your idea into something real, remarkable, and ready to launch — for leaders who know great ideas need smart execution.

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Turn Vision into Reality

You have ambitious ideas for what's next:

Building category-
defining
academies
Launching innovative development programs
Creating platforms that transform expertise into impact

But between packed calendars and limited bandwidth, turning these ideas into reality feels impossible.

You need more than just another workshop or sprint - you need a partner who understands learning, engagement, and business impact.

That's where Tempo comes in.

Transforming the Case Study: live innovation sessions with Columbia Business School

What happens when MBA students step out of theory and into the real-world challenges of scaling a restaurant brand

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Transforming the Case Study: live innovation sessions with Columbia Business School

What happens when MBA students step out of theory and into the real-world challenges of scaling a restaurant brand

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The Lighthouse: Laying the Groundwork for World-Class Creator Education

The Lighthouse is on a mission to redefine creator education with a bold vision. Wavetable’s Tempo Sprint helped align their team, clarify their priorities, and create a roadmap to make it happen.

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Creators are reshaping culture and business—so how do you create an education program that empowers them to thrive?

Beyond the MD: Formulating a professional development platform for ambitious doctors

Co-developing a one-of-a-kind venture for physicians ready to reimagine their professional possibilities.

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What happens when you bring design thinking to careers in medicine?

The New York Times: storytelling and presentation skills program

How we helped The New York Times’ Audience Insights Group transform dense insights into compelling presentations that leave lasting impressions.

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How do you turn data into a story people actually want to hear?

DIG: DIG Academy

Learn how we helped DIG reimagine training, meetings, and learning systems to fuel their next wave of growth—all in just 12 weeks.

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How do you turn a decentralized restaurant network into a finely tuned machine—while keeping its unique flavor?

NYC.gov: AMP NYC accelerator program

Accelerating small business growth in the city that never sleeps

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What do NYC small business owners need to thrive?

Wasserman: Creating a team Off-Site that’s worth the 2 year wait

See how we helped Wasserman turn their long-awaited team gathering into a high-energy, creativity-driven experience inspired by Virgil Abloh’s design principles.

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Can a company offsite feel more like an art installation than a corporate retreat?

Tempo's 15-Day Sprint: From
Imagination to Implementation

Buckle up, because we're about to compress months of work into three weeks (give or a take a day). Here's how we turn the impossible into the "How did they do that?"

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Clarify Your Vision

  • Kick-off call to define goals and challenges
  • Intensive session to identify key opportunities and potential roadblocks
  • Review of your current assets to uncover hidden potentiales
Outcome:

A clear foundation for your project's success

Research & Strategy: Build Your Foundation

  • Conduct market research and competitor benchmarking
  • Analyze industry trends and audience needs
  • Develop a strategic framework for your project
Outcome:

Deep insights and a practical action plan

Blueprint: Design Your Roadmap

  • Co-create an execution-ready plan
  • Identify quick wins, and long-term strategies
  • Prioritize high-impact steps for maximum results
Outcome:

A balanced, actionable roadmap to disrupt the learning landscape

Delivery Packet: Your Launchpad

  • Kick-off call to define goals and challenges
  • Intensive session to identify key opportunities and potential roadblocks
  • Review of your current assets to uncover hidden potentiales
Outcome:

A clear foundation for your project's success

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Cracking the code of designing engaging learning environments is what these guys understand and deliver.

— Todd Hansen
Executive Producer, Web Summit

Is Tempo Right for You?

For visionary leaders who:

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Have ambitious ideas ready for action
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Need rapid validation and development
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Want to create something category-defining
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Are working against tight timelines

Perfect for:

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Innovation & Strategy Teams
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Learning & Development Leaders
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Vision-Driven Founders
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Category Leaders

Get in 15 days what usually takes months and costs 5x as much.

Your CFO will think you've mastered time travel.

Tempo Sprint

15-day intensive process
15-day intensive process
Strategic roadmap and proof of concept
Market and engagement strategy
Experience blueprint and frameworks
Implementation plan and timeline
Presentation-ready materials

Tempo+

Extended 6-week process
For those needing deeper engagement
Learn about Tempo+
Everything in Tempo Sprint
Advanced prototyping and testing
Detailed market analysis
Business model development

Why Wavetable? Because
Learning Should Be Extraordinary

We're not consultants or design sprinters - we're a learning studio that combines:
Startup DNA
We've built venture-backed learning platforms and scaled education businesses
Creative Direction
From festivals to academies, we know how to make learning magnetic
Commercial Savvy
Our solutions drive engagement, retention, and revenue

Our Secret Sauce:
E3 Methodologies

Inside-Out Dynamics

We mine the hidden gems in your organization and turn them into learning gold. It's like finding oil in your own backyard - valuable, untapped, and all yours.

Edutainment 3.0

We blend cutting-edge learning science with binge-worthy storytelling. The result? Experiences so engaging, your audience forgets they're learning.

Groove Theory

Our proprietary approach to designing learning experiences so irresistible, they're harder to quit than your favorite streaming show.

Every Tempo sprint is a fast-paced collaboration where bold ideas meet sharp execution. It’s built for leaders who need rapid results, combining startup agility with the rigor of top-tier strategy and design.

The Process is Simple

It's time to turn that brilliant idea in your head into a reality that'll make everyone's synapses do the cha-cha.

Book a Discovery Call

30-minute exploration of your vision

Sprint Kickoff

Align goals and set the foundation

15-day Transform

Turn your idea into reality through our proven process

FAQs:
Everything You Need to Know About Tempo

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What exactly happens in 15 days?
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You get a strategic roadmap, proof of concept, and implementation plan to turn your vision into reality. All deliverables are presentation-ready for stakeholders, so you can move fast without second-guessing.

How much of my time will this require?
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Just two co-working sessions, plus short kickoff and wrap-up calls. We handle the heavy lifting, so your team stays focused on their day-to-day priorities while progress happens in the background.

What if I don’t have a fully developed idea yet?
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No problem—Tempo is perfect for taking early-stage ideas and turning them into actionable strategies. Whether your vision is crystal clear or half-baked, we’ll help shape it into something ready for execution.

What if my project is more complex than a 15-day sprint can handle?
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For large or multi-phase projects, we offer Tempo+, a 6-week process with deeper strategy, prototyping, and testing. It’s designed for more ambitious builds that require additional depth and validation.

How do I know if Tempo fits my budget?
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At $7,500, Tempo delivers the kind of results that would typically take months and cost 5x as much with a traditional consultancy. It’s designed to be high-impact and cost-effective, making it a no-brainer for visionary leaders with tight timelines.

What makes Wavetable different from other consultancies?
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We’re not consultants—we’re builders. With experience in scaling venture-backed learning platforms and creating world-class development programs, we know how to turn ideas into magnetic learning experiences that drive engagement, retention, and revenue.