Meet the Team
Founded by David Eskenazi and Thomas Dratler, Alliance Grid combines decades of cross‑border experience to navigate both commercial and regulatory arenas with precision.
David Eskenazi
An expert in strategic positioning and international development, David advises leading organizations on strengthening their market presence and securing access to key decision-making circles.
David’s approach merges analytical rigor, business diplomacy, and high-level institutional relations to build lasting credibility and transform regulatory challenges into market opportunities.
By serving as a vital bridge between the private sector and public institutions, he accelerates the formation of strategic alliances and ensures the long-term viability of global projects.
Thomas Dratler
Specializing in international market expansion and strategic lobbying, Thomas guides leaders and organizations as they navigate new global territories.
His fluency in multiple languages is a key strategic asset, enabling him to establish immediate rapport, bridge cultural divides, and negotiate with precision across global markets.
By merging strategic foresight with high-level execution, Thomas utilizes his multilingual capabilities to accelerate results, ensuring success in everything from initial opportunity scouting to the crystallization of complex alliances.
Industries We Serve
We operate at the intersection of business strategy, regulatory intelligence, and high-level relationship management across sectors where access and trust define success.
Fintech & Payments
Market entry strategy, licensing navigation, and institutional introductions for payment platforms, neobanks, and digital finance providers expanding across borders.
Energy & Infrastructure
Stakeholder mapping, public-private partnership facilitation, and market access for energy companies and infrastructure developers entering regulated markets.
Crypto & Digital Assets
Regulatory positioning, policy engagement, and strategic partnerships for blockchain companies, exchanges, and Web3 projects seeking institutional credibility.
Enterprise Technology & SaaS
International sales acceleration, channel partner identification, and market entry for B2B technology companies scaling beyond their home market.
Defense & Aerospace
Government relations, offset programs, and partnership structuring for defense technology companies pursuing international procurement opportunities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Regulatory pathway navigation, institutional engagement, and strategic alliance building for healthtech, medtech, and pharma companies entering new jurisdictions.
Where We Operate
Alliance Grid maintains active networks and operational capabilities across key strategic corridors. Our hands-on presence in these regions allows us to connect clients with the right stakeholders, navigate local business cultures, and accelerate outcomes.
Why Alliance Grid
We built Alliance Grid around the principles we believe matter most in international advisory: direct senior involvement, aligned incentives, and a deep understanding of the regulatory environments where our clients operate.
Founders-Led, Every Time
No junior associates, no handoffs. Every Alliance Grid mandate is personally led by David and Thomas, bringing decades of combined experience in technology commercialization, institutional relations, and cross-border dealmaking. When you engage Alliance Grid, you work directly with the people who built it.
Strategy Meets Regulation
In international business, the best commercial strategy can fail if it ignores the regulatory and political landscape. We integrate lobbying and public affairs intelligence into every engagement, ensuring that market entry plans, partnerships, and growth strategies are built on solid institutional ground.
Aligned Incentives,
Real Accountability
We structure our engagements so that our success is directly tied to yours. Through retainers, success fees, or hybrid models, Alliance Grid is designed to perform because we only win when you do. This keeps us focused, accountable, and invested in outcomes that matter.
