Strategic Focus Target: World Food Policy Center at Duke University; focus areas include equity in food systems, local and global food policy, public health, nutrition, and governance. Opportunity: tailor offerings around policy research, data analytics, and stakeholder convening to advance evidence-based policy development and capacity building.

Tech Enablement Current tech stack includes Calendly, Tableau, GitHub, InVision, Terraform, OpenAI, Google Cloud, and Qualtrics. Opportunity: propose integrated data visualization, AI-assisted research workflows, survey design, and cloud-based collaboration tools to accelerate policy insights and stakeholder engagement.

Funding & Scale Revenue range cited is modest ($1M-$10M) with a small employee base (2-10). Opportunity: offer scalable, cost-conscious research and data services, grant writing support, and partnerships that expand capacity without large headcount increases.

Reputation & Outreach Affiliation with Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy enhances credibility for partnerships with universities, NGOs, and government agencies. Opportunity: position as a trusted partner for policy impact studies, convenings, and international food systems initiatives.

Recent News & AI Duke researchers are active in AI and scientific advances (example Raygun model). Opportunity: align offerings with AI-enabled policy analysis, predictive modeling for food systems, and research automation to leverage cutting-edge methodologies for policy recommendations.