The best part of your story is what happens next.

Rainmaker offers marketing and communications services to innovators – from the world’s largest technology leaders to the most promising startups. For more than 20 years, we’ve helped hundreds of companies stand out and stand up for what they believe in.

Our specialty? Storytelling that engages on a whole new level.

What can we help you with?

  • Corporate positioning that grounds your story in purpose and urgency
  • Brand strategy that builds fidelity to your promise
  • Keynote speech that is inspiring and unforgettable
  • Video that is as striking as a big budget movie
  • Event that is experiential down to the last detail
  • Documentary film that blends education and entertainment
  • Podcast that pushes the boundaries of audio

No matter the form factor, our network of creatives sees every project as a chance to surprise and delight.

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about us

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Let’s make a difference together.

We focus our attention on companies and people that aspire to better the world. We seek out work that is ambitious in scope and impact – and people who enjoy the process of creating unforgettable narratives.

Our approach

01

Set the stage

Create the conditions for great collaboration with clients. A thoughtful structure, lightly held. An environment that welcomes interesting questions, deep listening, and radical honesty.

02

Design for results

Know what success looks like and work backwards. What question are we answering with this work? Set a strategic intention.

03

Find the story

Tune in to the subtle aspects of the narrative. Balance what matters to the heart and the mind.

04

Be original

Think beyond what’s been done before. Experiment. Maintain a beginner’s mind, asking “why?” and “what if?” along the way.

05

Be meticulous

Pay attention to detail. Good work is the product of thousands of small decisions. Disciplined habits make the difference.

06

Make beautiful things

Produce work that lasts. Go for timeless excellence. Creations that still make you proud down the road.

07

Do good

Act with the greater good in mind. Make things better whenever possible.

About Molly
Davis

For 30+ years, Molly has worked with tech giants like Apple, Cisco, and VMware as well as countless companies just getting their start. She’s happiest when collaborating alongside daring leaders with products, services, and ideas that improve the human condition.

She is also executive producer of Something Ventured, an award-winning documentary on the original venture capitalists which premiered at South by Southwest and has been viewed by millions worldwide.

Before founding Rainmaker in 2000, Molly enjoyed a successful career in marketing and public relations, where she worked with some of the world’s earliest pioneers in online finance and commerce. She holds a BA in English Literature from UC Santa Barbara.

In her spare time, you’ll find Molly practicing Kundalini yoga, walking her husky, and dreaming of her next documentary film.


“Interlocking tales of ambition, wealth, and
occasional heartbreak will capture imaginations.”

 

Something Ventured

Rainmaker founder Molly Davis executive produced Something Ventured, a documentary on the original venture capitalists and the legendary entrepreneurs they bet on. Following its premiere at South by Southwest, the film has been seen by millions via streaming platforms, film festivals, universities, and private screenings. Today Stanford University and Smithsonian Institution are home to our 100+ hours of interview footage.

We
should
talk.

Email:
Molly [at] RainmakerCommunications.com

Phone:
415-845-4305

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