We transform business leaders into thought leaders.
A thought leadership & ghostwriting agency for founders, investors, and executives.
We’ve worked with Fortune 500 CEOs, tech founders, investors, & government leaders.
You’ve been on a journey of struggle and success. You’re at the height of your career. The world wants to hear your wisdom.
Now you need a way to reach the world: a stage, a book, a name.
brilliant people like you into thought leaders.
We’ve ghostwritten bestselling books, built major social media followings, and helped our clients capture their breakthrough ideas.
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Work With Us
In addition to bespoke projects, we offer four suites of services:
- Two discovery interviews
- Your Signature Essay: the best possible version of your story and ideas to attract funds, partners, and talent.
- Your bespoke thought leadership strategy, delivered by our award-winning strategists.
Starting at $20,000. Inquire here.
- The Signature Essay: the best possible version of your story
- Your bespoke thought leadership strategy
- Our top social-media talent executes your strategy on X, LinkedIn, and newsletters.
- We grow your audience & spread your ideas
We craft your masterpiece
- We build your book strategy, from concept to platform to market
- Interview sessions, chapter development, publishing industry navigation
- Manuscript drafting, editing, and revisions, with your book delivered
Starting at $160,000. Inquire here.
- Your Signature Essay, to show you to the world
- Your Platform, to build your audience
- Your Book Strategy
- Manuscript
- Publication, through an optimal channel
- Book promotion strategy & execution on your channels
Our Team
Geoffrey Cain
Bestselling Author
His books have been called “gripping” (Financial Times), a “thriller” (The Wall Street Journal), “riveting” (The Economist and Forbes), “a crisp narrative” (Publishers Weekly), and “a prescient, alarming work” (Kirkus starred review).
His citations include the Financial Times McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award and the NPR “Book of the Day.”
Benjamin F. Carlson
SENIOR ADVISOR
Award-Winning Strategist
Previously an editor at The Atlantic, he has produced documentary films, run multimillion-dollar ad campaigns, and advised Fortune 50 brands and executives.
This work has spanned both the C-suite at corporate brands and family offices. A former editor at The Atlantic, he has produced documentary films, run multimillion dollar ad campaigns, and collaborated on projects with major celebrities.
Will Murphy
Alessandra Lusardi
The meaning of our name
The alembic is a vessel used in alchemy to distill, purify and transform what lies within
In the same way, we help leaders and thinkers transform their thoughts into valuable currency that can challenge the way people see the world.
Our Insights
How to Tell a Story to Go Viral
I just had a post go viral on X. It got 1.7 million views in 24 hours. It was not a meme, a funny video, or a screed about politics.
As Ghostwriters, We Guard Your Free Speech
The principles of free speech are increasingly beleaguered—a worrisome trend for authors, writers, and thought leaders who make their living in the public eye, their every word open to attack.
Ghostwriter Secrets That Could Make or Break Your Book
There’s a big secret in the publishing industry: Those bestsellers you see on Amazon and Barnes & Noble? Most of them were written by hired hands, by ghostwriters, who catapulted
How to Tell a Story to Go Viral
I just had a post go viral on X. It got 1.7 million views in 24 hours. It was not a meme, a funny video, or a screed about politics.
As Ghostwriters, We Guard Your Free Speech
The principles of free speech are increasingly beleaguered—a worrisome trend for authors, writers, and thought leaders who make their living in the public eye, their every word open to attack.
Ghostwriter Secrets That Could Make or Break Your Book
There’s a big secret in the publishing industry: Those bestsellers you see on Amazon and Barnes & Noble? Most of them were written by hired hands, by ghostwriters, who catapulted
How to Get Elon Musk to Share Your Writing
You’ve probably heard of one of my readers. His name is Elon Musk. Over the last year or so, he’s liked, commented, or shared at least three pieces I’ve written
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FAQ
Why should I hire Alembic to write my book and build my audience?
The world of thought leadership and book authorship is competitive. Succeeding in business isn’t the same thing as succeeding in publishing.
To become a thought leader, you need a platform and an established portfolio of media appearances and commentary. Our team of bestselling authors and award-winning editors can help you distill your message and build the visibility you need.
What will publishing a book do for me?
Authorship is worth more than any object you can buy. A book is the ultimate embodiment of intellectual authority, one that belongs only to its author. It has the power to draw talent, clients, funds, and allies to your projects—and your cause.
Which clients and industries do you work with? Would you be the right fit for my idea?
Most of our clients are leaders in finance, technology, and business. But we don’t limit ourselves to a specific industry.
What’s it like working with you? How long do your projects take?
Engaging, stimulating, & exciting.
No two projects are the same. We’ll flesh out a plan with you and then work based on your needs and goals.
I’m not an individual client, but I represent a business or a family office. Can you help me?
Yes. We have many years of experience crafting compelling stories for family offices and businesses.
If you have a special request, please write to us at [email protected] with a short summary of your project.
Can you be my publicist?
We are not publicists. Rather, we are in the business of thought leadership. We craft your story and help build your audience on social media and in books, articles, and newsletters.
Your publicist will take a different role. They can promote and schedule TV and podcast bookings and speaking engagements.
Though we don’t offer these services, we can refer clients to publicists as needed.
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