Digital strategy consultants who build it with you
Good strategy starts with understanding your customers deeply – not just what they say, but what they do. We combine qualitative research and data analysis to surface real insights, then translate those into clear priorities your team can actually act on.
Digital strategy that gets built, not just shelved
Most digital strategies look good in a deck and stall in execution. Restive embeds experienced product and digital strategy consultants directly into your team – so strategy and delivery happen together, not in sequence.
We work with engineering and product leaders at Australian enterprises and scale-ups who need clear direction fast, and people who can actually move things forward.
What we do
We partner with heads of product, engineering leads, and technology directors to define where to play, what to build, and how to get there.
Product discovery and prioritisation
Cut through the backlog noise. We help you identify which bets are worth making - using customer research, market signals, and data - so your teams build the right things, not just more things.
Product strategy and roadmapping
Turn business objectives into a product direction your teams can execute against. We define the roadmap, align stakeholders, and set the metrics that tell you whether it's working.
Digital strategy consulting
Whether you're launching a new digital channel, rethinking your platform, or making a major technology investment - we help you make the call with confidence. We bring the strategic frameworks and the delivery experience to back them up.
Go-to-market and product launch
A product without a launch plan is just code. We help you define your GTM approach, test your positioning, and bring new products and features to market in ways that stick.
Metrics and analytics strategy
What does success actually look like? We define the KPIs, set up the measurement frameworks, and make sure your teams are optimising for outcomes - not just output.
Dedicated product teams
Need a product function fast? We build and embed dedicated product teams - product managers, delivery leads, UX strategists - that operate as part of your organisation from day one.
Why it works
Strategy and delivery are two sides of the same job. When your consultants sit outside the business, strategy gets handed over and implementation suffers. When they sit inside, they see the real constraints, adapt in real time, and stay accountable to the outcome.
That’s how Restive works. We don’t hand you a strategy document and leave. We stay in the room.
Our consultants have led digital strategy and product functions inside some of Australia’s most demanding organisations – including Sportsbet, JB Hi-Fi, and Super Retail Group. They know what it takes to move fast in complex environments, align engineering and product around a shared direction, and ship things that matter.
Who we work with
Our clients are typically:
- Heads of Product and Engineering at enterprise companies who need strategic horsepower without adding permanent headcount
- CTOs and Technology Directors navigating a major platform decision or digital transformation
- Scale-up founders and product leaders who need to move from MVP to a mature product organisation quickly
- Digital and transformation leads inside large retailers, fintechs, and financial services businesses
We’re based in Melbourne and work with clients across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and nationally.
Discovery first
We start with a structured discovery sprint to understand your market position, your customers, and your existing product. We surface the gaps and the opportunities that aren’t obvious from the inside.
Direction and prioritisation
We give you a clear strategic direction – what to focus on, what to stop, what to do next. Prioritised by impact, constrained by what’s actually buildable.
Embedded delivery
We stay involved through execution. Our consultants work alongside your engineering and design teams to make sure strategy translates into real product progress.
Frequently asked questions
What does a digital strategy consultant actually do?
A digital strategy consultant helps you decide where your technology and product investments should go, and then works alongside your team to deliver on it. At Restive, our consultants embed directly into your business – mapping current state, identifying gaps, and building a strategy grounded in what you can actually execute. The output is a clear roadmap with the people to help you follow it.
Is Restive a management consultancy or a technology consultancy?
Restive is a technology consultancy. Our consultants come from product, engineering, and digital backgrounds – practitioners who’ve built and shipped real things. We embed into your team and work through delivery alongside you, rather than handing over a strategy document and stepping back.
How is Restive different from other digital strategy firms?
Restive embeds consultants directly into your team rather than working from the outside. That means strategy and delivery happen in the same conversation – your consultants are in your standups, your planning sessions, and your delivery cycles. We’ve worked with teams at Coles, Sportsbet, JB Hi-Fi, and Tyro, and our track record is built on delivery, not advice.
What size companies does Restive work with?
Restive works with enterprise and scale-up teams across Australia. Our clients include Sportsbet, JB Hi-Fi, Tyro, Bed Bath N’ Table, and Viva Energy, as well as fast-growing scale-ups who need senior strategic and delivery capability without a full-time hire.
Do you work with companies outside Melbourne?
Yes. Restive is Melbourne-based but works with clients across Australia and the wider APAC region. We’ve partnered with enterprise and scale-up teams nationally across retail, fintech, media, and energy sectors.
How long does a digital strategy engagement typically take?
Most initial engagements run 6 to 12 weeks, covering discovery, current-state assessment, and roadmap development. Some clients bring us in for a defined strategy piece; others keep us embedded across delivery. We scope it based on what the problem actually needs.
Real outcomes, for real Australian organisations.
How we achieved $1.5B in online and omnichannel sales growth through 50+ digital projects across mobile, web, data, AI, and in-store technology.