[ac]
A large-scale mobility innovation centre in Southern California, home to an Innovation Fund incubating hardware and software companies across energy, automotive, and systems engineering through public and private partnerships.
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Proof of capability, not a portfolio for its own sake
Wilbur Time Design
The watchmaking subsidiary of California design studio WILBUR Concept, creating emotionally and technically exciting pieces drawn from the American pioneering spirit.
N. Mill
A comprehensive live-work-play development in an undisclosed Colorado ecosystem, containing a series of highly-unique living labs built to support technology companies' special ops task forces.
FWAeX
Free Will Art Exchange — a patent-pending electronic exchange and platform for the $45B+ primary and secondary global art market.
Bonder
Bonder is the world's first Super Platform, merging social connection, retail, live commerce, private communities, and AI-powered human bonding into one encrypted, ad-free experience.
Automotive Asset Management
A proprietary software system for managing automotive portfolios — from vintage collector vehicles to modern hypercars — with the rigour applied to any other significant asset class.
International Event Production
Confidential engagements with multiple clients in select parts of the world, providing strategic advisory and best practices for building large-scale international event production businesses.
University Advisory Board
Board service to a University of California Mechanical Engineering programme, supporting aspiring engineers across automotive, computer sciences, power systems and mobility.
Hospitality Advisory & Wine Consultancy
Advisory to hospitality groups and sommeliers — and a credited role in the unprecedented case that overturned California's foie gras ban.
Practice Areas
Where the firm is engaged
Asset Management & Alternative Finance
G&Co. advises current single-family offices and past alternative finance companies with a variety of underlying assets.
[aifm] is focused on early stage and growth investments through [ac]'s incubator and accelerator platform.
Mobility
From the evolution of a 'SmartTaxi' and master planned flow of people and goods to micro-mobility and autonomy, G&Co. advises clients on real solutions that are not only forward thinking but are also, more importantly, economically attractive and sustainable.
Fractional Ownership & Asset Utilization
Long before ridesharing, G&Co. designed algorithms and systems to increase the utilization and efficiency of high-dollar assets across multiple users and assets.
Luxury Real Estate Development
G&Co. advises clients on everything from land acquisition and drafting land use entitlements to design and unique financing structures.
Underlying economics drive every deal. Regardless of how 'sexy' or 'luxurious' a project may appear, the numbers must spread. Successful projects have sound economics, distinct strategies, financial models to support it and the right team to execute.
Project Strategy
Past projects have ranged from rebranding and competitive positioning to full-scale go-to-market strategies. G&Co., with its vast network of professionals, has successfully analyzed, structured and assisted clients with executing an array of other projects, including but not limited to:
- M&A, including private placements
- Luxury yachts and ship building
- Manufacturing, including energy storage