Harnessing collision.

We’re a strategy & innovation consultancy building brands that grow with purpose, integrity and influence.

What that means is we work collaboratively with our clients and partners across creators, content & experiences to identify and ignite business impact through brand. We deliver influence with integrity, and integrity that drives innovation.

We call it the power of being MOST Wanted and we want to arm you with it.

Shape from Most Wanted Branding

Our team

Bespoke teams built for you, with senior talent tailored to every project.

Josh Ingram
Josh Ingram
Founder, Principal

Josh has over 15 years of experience as a pivotal asset for over 100 respected brands and startups globally, including Under Armour, Virgin, Walgreens, Smirnoff, and Samsung. His expertise in making clients' brands highly sought-after involves a unique blend of bold creativity, strategic risk-taking, and management consulting. Josh is also in high demand as a consultant for leaders at top brands, agencies, and startups, guiding them towards transformative success.

Teresa Starkey
Teresa Starkey
Partner, Creative Lead

Teresa has distinguished herself as a creative force over the past 18 years, blending design with significant business impact. As VP Creative at Cookies from 2019 to 2023, she played a crucial role in elevating the brand to Ad Age's America’s Hottest Brands list. Her leadership at Mesh Brands and SGK involved pioneering creative strategies in highly regulated industries. Teresa's work has earned numerous accolades, including a 2020 Clio Music Silver Award and a 2015 Gold Graphis. She holds a BA in Communication Design, Graphic Design from California State University, Chico.

Alix Padnos
Alix Padnos
Associate Director, Strategy

Alix has spent the past decade in brand strategy and creative client services, partnering with global organizations and high-growth startups in NYC and LA. With a background that includes in-house roles at Ralph Lauren and Compass Real Estate, she brings invaluable client-side insight. Leading engagements across sectors like CPG, entertainment, real estate, technology, and luxury, Alix ensures that our work consistently drives client success and also spearheads our hospitality and luxury offerings.

Evan Woods
Evan Woods
Partner-in-Residence, Performance

As a seasoned growth advisor and performance marketer, Evan brings over a decade of experience in driving growth for D2C and tech brands. He currently spearheads customer acquisition, retention marketing, and conversion optimization. His extensive background includes key marketing roles at prominent companies such as Ollie, Jet.com, LinkedIn, Twitter, HelloFresh, and Haus, showcasing his unwavering commitment to enhancing brand growth through strategic performance marketing.