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OpenRevolution’s Advisory Services Group advises clients on the development and implementation of innovative, market-leading solutions that deliver operational results.

Specific services include:

  • Economic Impact Analysis
  • Regulatory Analysis
  • Security Policies
  • Market Assessment
  • Partnering Strategies
  • Financial Modeling
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Integration
  • Business Strategy
  • Technical Assessment

We work with a range of organizations, from commercial entities looking to enter or expand their mobile commerce activities to multilateral institutions responsible for promoting programs for the financially underserved. They include major financial institutions, microfinance entities, mobile network operators, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mercy Corps, and USAID.

Recent Assignments:

  ImagineNations® Group

OpenRevolution is assisting ImagineNations Group with the evaluation of applications of mobile technology for entrepreneurial development. ImagineNations Group is a global alliance of social entrepreneurs, thought leaders, investors, financial institutions, global brands, media and organizations — all working together to empower and inspire a new generation of successful young adults in the developing world with opportunities, employment and livelihood. As part of this exercise, we developed a comprehensive business plan focused on rapidly scaling an existing online presence, called ImagineNations Network, to achieve global impact. The resulting strategy leverages mobile finance and innovative uses of mobile informational channels to increase micro-enterprise development and local economic growth.

  Mercy Corps

OpenRevolution provided a rapid response assessment for Mercy Corps immediately following the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. MercyCorps' Cash-for-Work program for Haiti's Central Plateau Department was designed to ease the financial burden on host families, minimizing the need for displacement camps and discouraging unsustainable returns to Port-au-Prince. OpenRevolution has supported planning for environmental Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programs and Cash-for-Work business process integration with m-payment service providers and financial institutions. OpenRevolution's domain and market expertise continues to assist Mercy Corps with mobile phone loan programs, merchant-agent selection, and SME merchant acceptance of Mobile Money (electronic money) across CCT and Cash-for-Work emergency and economic recovery contexts.

  Multi-National Mobile Network Operator

OpenRevolution assisted a global MNO with designing their mobile commerce market entry strategy. Spanning multiple markets, the resulting strategy included financial modeling, technology due diligence, commercial analysis, and end-user product design. Final investment and commercial strategy was successfully adopted by the client.

  Mobile Payment Provider

OpenRevolution provided business planning, technical recommendations and implementation design in support of a mobile payment program launch in West Africa.  The project included the identification of potential product offerings including electronic wallet, linked debit cards, and employer payment mechanisms.

  USAID - Micro Risk Alliance

Delivering technical direction to a knowledge generation and knowledge sharing network.  The project is providing the microfinance industry with analytical tools, knowledge products (including best practices and case studies), and industry education events designed to change the way various actors deal with risk such as foreign exchange and debt portfolio exposures.  (Part of KDMD and Microlinks hosted at QED Group LLC).

  USAID - Regulatory Policy

Analyzing mobile financial service regulation and developing a reform program for East Africa that will support greater system interoperability and promote regional trade and economic development.  Specifically, the project requires the development of a risk-based policy matrix to inform policymakers on risks associated with mobile banking.  The regulatory policy options matrix will enumerate the risks associated with mobile financial services, describe the policy options for mitigating the risks, and detail the implications of each policy option highlighting market examples where the policy options have been implemented.