About us
We are Business Designers, out designing a system that rewards extraction. We help you design for opportunity, scale and impact.  

we are doubling down on community, access and equity as the future of innovation.

With us, you're not just learning to build a business – you're unlearning  limitations unlocking your power as a change-maker.  
get to know us
We're a woman-owned social innovation studio in the heart of New York City, and we're here to change things up.

OPENHOUSE is a social innovation studio and collaborative R&D partner for founders and teams designing companies that care.

We reduce risk, grow resilience, and help turn intention into aligned, actionable business models.
Our work is rooted in people-centered research, liberatory design, and cycles of real-world experimentation. Whether you're rethinking your model, validating an idea, or building without replicating harm, we offer structured support to help you build with integrity and clarity.

Because purpose needs more than passion—it needs process, practice, and people.

Peek inside of what a day behind the scenes looks like.

Ground
Rules

our way of working
We don't just think outside the box; we redesign the box.

01

Ideate Boldly

Expanding your focus past "mainstream" market opportunities to underserved market opportunities. Adventure outside the box and create iconic innovations.

02

Build Ethically

In every project, we think ahead to make sure we're not just doing well for our clients, but also doing right by the community and our planet. We're committed to being thoughtful, responsible, and kind in every aspect of our work.

03

Scale Mindfully

We help you expand your impact without compromising your mission, balancing profit with purpose every step of the way.

04

Transform Industry

We position you to not just succeed in your market, but to fundamentally change it for the better.

05

Community Engagement

Actively engage with communities to understand their needs and challenges.

06

Results

Good intentions is not enough , we aim for results that create on-going sustainble success.

team

meet the team
Our Crew: Compact, Creative, and Committed
Nagela Dales
Founder, Creative Pilot
Catherine Collins
Entrepreneurship Development
Kristie P
Tech Advisor

principles

01
Relatable Human Touch Points

We don't believe in commoditizing consumer relationships but in helping brands learn how to authentically work and earn their consumers' attention, time, and dollars.

02
Minimize Harm

We seek opportunities to reduce harm every step of the way.

03
Multi-generational

We want to be part of creating a radically inclusive and multi-generational economy. That means we are working with a diverse group of founders and consumers across racial, age, socioeconomic, and gender lines.

04
Fun!

We love creating spaces full of laughter and good vibes. It keeps us going strong, sparks our creativity, and brings our community closer together.

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