Metis was the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, prudence and strategic advice. She was known to be resourceful at solving complicated problems in innovative ways – in today’s terminology, we might call her the goddess of out-of-the-box solutions. As the research and technical wing of Gryphon Partners, Metis aspires to the same.
We have two functions. As the in-house “think tank”, we conduct independent research and studies and publish objective assessments on current international trends and developments. We also organize seminars, conferences and events.
Secondly, as the hands-on management center, we rigorously see to the optimal implementation of our clients’ projects. To us, no project is cookie-cutter, and no solution is boilerplate. We find the best experts, negotiate agreements in line with industry standards on behalf of our clients, and interface between them and the technical teams throughout to optimize open lines of communication, keep the work on schedule and aligned with expectations.
Our management team is comprised of individuals with extensive government, academic and private sector experience in providing project and program management oversight. Some recent project areas include:
Creating/rebuilding urban infrastructure (air traffic control centers, design and construction of roadways, and planning and implementation of water management systems).
Assessing mineral reserves. This includes commissioning exploration and field surveys; legal and regulatory advice to bring existing laws into conformity with global best practices; analyzing infrastructure needs; and developing marketing and development plans.
Feasibility studies for pharma production on behalf of a U.S. state government.
Our clients include state governments in the U.S., international and regional governments, domestic US businesses, and global companies.