Columbus, Ohio-based IPA 100 firm GBQ Partners LLC (FY23 net revenue of $59.6 million) announced the platform Talentcrowd, became part of the GBQ family, effective Jan. 31.
“This relationship will enhance GBQ’s existing business technology service offerings by providing and implementing innovative, data-driven workforce strategies that further empower growth of our clients’ businesses,” said Doug Davidson, director of business technology solutions at GBQ. “This partnership underscores GBQ’s dedication to being a bold, nimble and innovative leader in professional services.”
As a result of this partnership, GBQ can now offer clients project management office (PMO), change management, IT/DevOps program evaluation, cloud architecture, data governance and architecture, AI vision and risk management, process improvement, software development and Microsoft remediation services.
“With Talentcrowd, we gain access to on-demand talent solutions and the ability to offer greater flexibility and efficiency for client engagements, including broader business technology consulting capabilities to address complex business challenges, optimized project delivery and competitive workforce solutions tailored to client needs,” Davidson said.
While GBQ and Talentcrowd will continue to operate as two distinct brands in the marketplace, the combined firm will operate as one team behind the scenes, seamlessly serving clients. Furthermore, according to Davidson, Joshua Lintz, Talentcrowd’s founder and president, and Amanda Frye, Talentcrowd’s CEO, will bring their leadership and expertise to further enhance the firm’s business technology solutions resources.
