Founder & Managing Partner | 23.5 Strategies

Bryan Kaus is a strategic advisor and executive partner with nearly two decades of experience guiding leaders through critical business transitions. He specializes in moments of inflection—growth acceleration, market transformation, organizational change, and crisis navigation—working with C-suites, boards, and founders across energy, infrastructure, industrial, and public sectors.

Bryan's approach centers on connecting strategic vision with operational execution. He translates complex market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and competitive pressures into actionable frameworks that drive measurable outcomes. As a trusted advisor, he excels at creating alignment among diverse stakeholders, from boardrooms to front-line operations, through disciplined analysis and clear communication.

At 23.5 Strategies, Bryan partners with senior executives facing their most consequential decisions. His work is characterized by intellectual rigor, operational pragmatism, and an unwavering commitment to results. He believes effective strategy requires not just sound thinking, but the conviction and capability to execute under pressure.

Prior to founding 23.5 Strategies, Bryan held leadership roles spanning strategy, operations, policy and stakeholder engagement across multiple industries. He brings both the analytical depth of a strategist and the practical experience of an operator to every engagement..