Vector 7
Your Trusted Technology Advisor in the Pacific Northwest and Beyond
If you're reading this, you are likely an exceptional person working on something truly important.
Either we have already met, or you were referred here by someone you trust. Our first 30 minutes together might be our most valuable.
Jump on my calendar and let's see.
30 Minutes with Rob
We guide forward-thinking companies with our experience, often connecting them with world-class design, engineering, and technology partners, vendor-agnostically, with your best interests always first.
What We Do
Vector 7 operates on a dual model: we serve as your embedded technology advisor, sitting within your organization to guide strategy and decision-making. We also connect you directly with our curated network of partner firms, leveraging deep relationships to bypass typical RFP processes and cut straight to the right fit. No vendor theater. No procurement contortions. Just direct access to firms we know intimately and trust completely.
Industrial Design
Connecting you with world-class industrial design and product development firms.
UX & Product Design
Expert partners in user experience, interface design, and product strategy.
Hardware Engineering
Defense-grade to consumer electronics, rigorous engineering partners at every tier.
Embedded Systems
Firmware, embedded software, and systems integration specialists.
Software Engineering
Domestic, nearshore and offshore software development for digital transformation.
3D Motion Graphics & VFX
Technology storytelling, visual effects, and motion design for modern brands.
Product Management Consulting
Strategic product leadership, roadmap development, and go-to-market strategy for innovative companies.
Enterprise AI + Agentic AI Consulting
Guidance on AI adoption, agentic systems architecture, and leveraging emerging AI capabilities for competitive advantage.
Packaging Design
Strategic packaging design that communicates brand value, drives shelf appeal, and delivers exceptional unboxing experiences.
Brand & Identity
Brand strategy, visual identity, and design systems that define how your company looks, sounds, and shows up in the world.
Manufacturing & Assembly
Contract manufacturing and assembly partners from rapid prototyping through high-volume production, domestic and nearshore.
Fulfillment & Logistics
End-to-end fulfillment partners managing warehousing, pick-and-pack, and last-mile delivery for hardware and consumer products.

For direct consulting services, we work on a project basis. For partner connections, we earn residual commissions from the firms we represent, only when they deliver value for you. Either way, our incentives are fully aligned with your success.
Why Vector 7
Six principles that define how we work and why clients trust us with their most important technology decisions.
Vendor-Agnostic Representation
We represent your interests, not any one firm's. Our recommendations are driven entirely by what is right for your project and your organization.
Pacific Northwest Expertise, National Reach
Deeply rooted in the Seattle technology ecosystem, with a partner network that extends across the country and beyond.
Lifetime Relationship Model
We stay engaged through the full lifecycle of your project. This is not a transactional referral service, it is a long-term advisory relationship.
Curated, Vetted Network
Every firm we represent has been evaluated for quality, capability, and cultural alignment. We do not work with firms we would not stake our reputation on.
No Cost to You
Our commission model means you receive expert advisory services at zero direct expense. We earn only when our partners deliver value for you.
Agentic AI Fluency
Rob holds a certificate in Agentic AI from the Harvard Data Science Review. We help clients understand, evaluate, and adopt emerging AI capabilities with confidence.
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Leadership Roles
Active across Vector 7, Gloam Studios, Laced Golf, Mathscaper,
and 9iFX Studios
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Partner Firms
Curated network spanning
design, engineering, brand, and manufacturing
12+
Disciplines
Branding, Packaging, Industrial design, Research, UX, ME, EE, embedded systems, firmware, software, VFX, and Agentic enterprise AI
Founder
Rob Leonard
Seattle-based technology advisor, product strategist, and entrepreneur. Founder of Vector 7, LLC.
  • CTO, Gloam Studios
  • Investor and Technology Architect, Laced Golf
  • Technology Storytelling Leader, 9iFX Studios
  • Artist and Visionary, Mathscaper Fine Art Studio
  • Certificate in Agentic AI, Harvard Data Science Review
Rob brings decades of engineering and design leadership experience spanning industrial design, UX, hardware engineering, embedded systems, software, and motion graphics. His approach is straightforward: long-term relationships, durable agreements, and outcomes that matter.
Mathscaper is Rob's Seattle fine art studio with partners Alex Camara and Tyler Martin whose mission is to express the beauty of mathematics and science through art, a reflection of the same curiosity and rigor he brings to every client engagement.
Working With Us
Working with Vector 7 is simple. No retainer. No direct fee. Just expert guidance aligned entirely with your success.
Our commission model means our incentives are fully aligned with your outcomes. We earn residual commissions from our partner firms only when they deliver value for you, which means we are always working in your corner.
No Retainer Required
Advisory services at zero direct cost to your organization.
Fully Aligned Incentives
We succeed only when you succeed. Our model guarantees it.
Warm Intros
We facilitate every introduction personally, with full context and care.
Lifecycle Engagement
We remain engaged from first conversation through project completion and beyond.
Ready to Find the Right Partner?
Reach out to Rob Leonard directly. Whether you have a fully defined project or just a challenge you are trying to solve, Vector 7 is here to help you find the right path forward.
Email
rob@vector7.com
Website
vector7.com
Location
Seattle, WA, serving the Pacific Northwest and beyond