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We build community and education products for startups and companies.

We help startups and companies scale by designing products that deliver education and foster community. 

Why we stand out

Education-First

Our background as learning designers and former educators uniquely equips us to build products that leverage our deep understanding of pedagogy and learning methodologies.

Community by Design

We bring decades of experience using design thinking to build vibrant, inclusive communities with a proven track record of driving member growth and retention.

Technology as a Superpower

Years in tech and startups taught us: tech enhances relationships and learning, but it can't replace human connection. We blend both for faster growth.

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A suite of expertise at your disposal

We love what we do, and it shows.

Community Building

Community Building

Whether you're just launching your community, or looking to scale what you’ve already got, we can help you elevate member success and build revenue faster. 

  • Community Strategy Development

  • Community Engagement Tactics

  • Virtual and In-Person Event Planning and Execution

  • Community Health Assessments

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Learning Design

If you're considering launching or scaling a self-paced or cohort-based learning program, we're your partner.

  • Content and Curriculum Design

  • Online Course Development

  • Program Delivery and Execution 
  • Frameworks and Assessment
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Product Development

Product Development

Building communities and education for scale requires thoughtful product development. We can help you design and deliver a world-class program, on or offline. 

  • Community Platform and App Design

  • Interactive Learning Program Development

  • Premium and Tiered Features Strategy

  • Subscription Development and Pricing
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Testimonials

See what people are saying

Sarah Rothenberg is a dream to work with. She's a quick study--she instantly grasped the mechanics and the spirit of our membership programs at Mansueto Ventures--and added value from the outset. I always had confidence in her abilities, and appreciated her willingness to always go the extra mile for our members.
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Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer, Mansueto Ventures
In addition to being a persuasive and effective ambassador for the Fast Company Impact Council -- qualities that were instrumental in helping us shatter our membership goals -- Sarah Rothenberg possesses that most invaluable of professional skills: She never, ever lets anything slip through the cracks. When Sarah says she's going to do something, it gets done, and done well, and without any followup required. She is a consummate pro, with impeccable judgement and communication skills, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
 
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Brendan Vaughan, editor in chief, Fast Company
Sarah Rothenberg, through thoughtful systems thinking and customer-centric design, helped double our expected membership revenue. She has consistently been a generous and strategic thought partner across our community, product, events, and editorial teams, aiding us in delivering a world-class member experience. Say "Yes!" to working with Sarah—she will literally change the game. 
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Morgan Brady, Director of Community, Inc and Fast Company

Recent Projects

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Gust Mission Control: Launchpad

A 6-week intensive education program designed to help founders turn their big idea into a fundraising-ready company.

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Fast Company Impact Council

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only collective of innovative leaders and the most creative people in business. 

Inc 5000

Inc. 5000 Community Platform

The first ever digital home for Inc. 5000 company founders created with founding partner Capital One Business. 

Who we work with

Startups

Private & Public Companies

Media Publications

Venture Firms & Accelerators

Education Institutions

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Our story

Rothenberg Consulting Group specializes in helping startups, companies and media publications scale by designing products that deliver impactful education and foster inclusive communities. Founded by Sarah Rothenberg, our journey is a fusion of passion and expertise, stemming from over a decade in the classroom to the dynamic landscape of Silicon Valley's startup and technology scene.

Sarah embarked on her career as a dedicated public school teacher, driven by a fervent commitment to nurturing young minds and embracing innovative learning environments. It was in the classroom that Sarah witnessed firsthand the transformative power of technology as a teaching tool and the pivotal role technology could play in amplifying learning experiences and building scalable communities. Motivated by this vision, Sarah transitioned to Silicon Valley, immersing herself in the vibrant ecosystem of startups and venture capital. Here, she honed her skills in product development, collaborating with innovative teams to conceptualize and execute solutions that transcended traditional boundaries.

At Rothenberg Consulting Group, we embrace this unique fusion of pedagogical insight and technological prowess. With an affinity for founder, entrepreneur and executive communities, our mission is to empower startups and companies to build products that not only drive business growth but also make a meaningful impact on communities and learning.

Whether you're a budding startup looking to disrupt your sector or an established company seeking to scale your community, we're here to be your partner on the journey.

Leadership

Get to know us

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Sarah Rothenberg

Principal Consultant

Sarah Rothenberg, M.Ed., has been working in community space and education sector for over 20 years, pioneering operations and innovation for startups and venture firms in Silicon Valley and New York. Sarah was on the founding team of AltSchool, a $173M company backed by Silicon Valley investors such as First Round Capital, Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz and Mark Zuckerberg. Sarah sat on leadership team of Higher Ground Education as Director of Shared Services, helping to scale a growing global network of 130+ Montessori schools. While working at ODX, On Deck’s venture accelerator, Sarah built the Braintrust, a community product that helps founders connect with experts and advisors. With an affinity for helping founders start and scale their companies, Sarah helped build Gust's Mission Control: Launchpad, a cohort based and subscription education product for founders. Most recently Sarah has been helping renown media publications, Inc. and Fast Company magazine build and scale their executive communities. Sarah is founder of Child’s Pose Wellness and is Principal Consultant of Rothenberg Consulting Group LLC. 

Prior to her work in startups and venture capital, Sarah earned her Master’s Degree from the Furcolo School of Education at the University of Massachusetts, and helped launch a full-day public Kindergarten program outside Boston. As an elementary teacher, curriculum developer and technology specialist for the district, Sarah facilitated conferences and workshops for colleagues on current topics in education. As the Director of Internal Drive Technology Camp and Academy at MIT in Cambridge, Sarah explored ways to utilize technology as an integral learning tool in an innovative and interactive learning community. Sarah completed the School Leaders Program at the Harvard Graduate School Education, The Exceptional Leader at Stanford University and participated in the Reggio-Emilia International Study Group in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Sarah also holds her Children’s Yoga Teacher Certification (YTC).

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