Strategic Partnerships. Commercial Execution.
POSITIVE GROWTH IMPACT.

Scale
Smarter
Grow
Faster
Go To Market, Partnerships & Commercial Excellence for AI, Media & Tech Scale-ups

We partner with ambitious founders and leadership teams of funded scale-ups ($2-20M USD raised) to accelerate growth. We shape winning go-to-market strategies, unlock high-value rights holder and brand partnerships, deliver commercial execution, and apply innovation all while keeping the burn rate under control.

Strategy

From product evaluation, GTM strategy through to driving operational efficiencies via strategic use of AI, we work in an integrated way with your internal teams.

Product

We can help stress test and evolve product to ensure it is fit for market success. Often we find technical founders dream what they think is optimal. In the real world positioning or strategc focus can make all the difference.

go to market

The operational backbone for high-performing commercial teams. CRM setup, lifecycle automation, pipeline analytics and AI-native workflows that help small teams punch above their weight.

Partnerships

Access to a global network spanning Fortune 500 companies, agency groups, investors, technology platforms, and rights holders - opening doors to the partnerships that drive growth.

Commercial

Decades of experience leading commercial and revenue teams. We provide fractional support that sharpens propositions, builds pipelines, and drives profitability.

Expansion

Helping brands grow into new markets across the UK, Europe, APAC, and Latin America. We combine local insight with commercial precision to achieve sustainable international growth.

Investment

Metahead can help with your fundraising and M&A strategy. We have access to a global network of Venture Capital Funds, Fortune 1000 companies and Angel Investors.

We get your product into the hands of the right customers, buyers, and high-value partners faster and more efficiently.

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a turbocharger
for growth

Built
for the
pace of change

Since 2020, Metahead has partnered with founders and leadership teams at funded sports, entertainment & media-tech scale-ups ($2-20M USD raised) from Europe, North America and LATAM. We embed directly with your team, connecting sharp strategy to hands-on execution. We accelerate GTM, unlock high-value partnerships, and build commercial momentum while preserving and protecting your run rate.

commercial firepower

Advisory retainers and fractional commercial leadership. Senior operators embedded in your team at board and exec level, giving you the strategic firepower of a Chief Growth or Chief Commercial Officer without the full-time cost.

GROWTH SPRINTS

 Typically 3-6 month engagements that turn early traction into durable revenue, plus warm introductions to the rights holders, brands, investors and distribution platforms that actually move the needle.

Positioning & Market entry

We help you expand into new markets. Also help to refine the messaging, value proposition and why care for your ideal customers and buyers.

"Metahead has become indispensable in our growth"

“Facilitating new global partnerships in the sports and entertainment space utilising Overplay's technology. This is especially important for us as a first mover, introducing a brand new form of media innovation to the market. They have unearthed new creative opportunities and made introductions that are proving to be valuable for our company. We are thrilled that Metahead is part of our journey!”

CAROLINE strzalka

Co-Founder and COO, Overplay

THE TEAM

Metahead is a high-impact business that helps ambitious companies scale and innovate. We work as an integrated part of your team, connecting strategy, creativity, and execution to drive sustainable growth.

Christopher Glancy

CHRISTOPHER GLANCY

Founder & CEO

As Founder and Managing Director of Metahead, Chris has led innovation strategy and partnerships for global brands including Google, Visa, and Johnson & Johnson at WPP’s Group M, as well as Shazam prior to its acquisition by Apple. Metahead brings together leaders from technology, rights, investment, media and startups to help clients successfully leverage the pace and change of technology, emerging media and the attention economy.

Flavio Maria

FLAVIO Maria

LATAM

Experienced business executive with 35+ years advising and leading companies across consumer goods, gaming, sports, entertainment, media and private equity in Latin America. Expert in brand building, growth strategy, operational turnarounds and market expansion. Combines strategic insight with hands on execution to drive revenue, efficiency and long term value across complex regional markets,

robbie cochraine

Advisor

With over eight years experience across Web3 and blockchain ecosystems, and five years as a founder, Robbie has built and scaled ventures at the forefront of decentralized technology. As Co-Founder of ChainGuardians, he led the successful launch of the $CGG token, achieving a market capitalisation exceeding $100M on multiple occasions. He also spearheaded ChainBoost, a launchpad and incubator protocol that supported more than 50 projects in raising over $25M.More recently, Robbie founded Neolyfe, a virtual gaming world, and Futech Labs, a software development consultancy supporting clients at every stage of their technical and product growth journey. Combining strategic vision with hands-on execution, Robbie helps innovative ventures scale, raise capital, and deliver impactful digital experiences

eric albanese

LATAM

Senior business executive with 25+ years leading marketing, innovation, branding, sponsorships and strategic growth across FMCG, telecom, and startups. Former executive at AB InBev and Oi. (Telecom), with extensive experience as a startup mentor and accelerator partner guiding ventures across health, beauty, gaming, SaaS, and beverage sectors. Mentored early-stage startups including Vivant Wines (canned wine), which later merged into Better Drinks, now a strategic partner of Heineken Brasil. Combines global corporate strategic insight with entrepreneurial execution to drive growth and transformation.