Our Story & Mission
Two decades of helping Canadian businesses navigate complex negotiations with confidence and clarity
How We Built aurivonexplira
What started as a simple observation about miscommunication in business deals became a mission to transform how Canadian companies approach negotiations.
The Lightbulb Moment
After watching too many promising partnerships fall apart over preventable misunderstandings, we realized something fundamental was missing. Companies had brilliant products and services but struggled with the human side of making deals happen. That's when aurivonexplira was born.
Testing Our Approach
The pandemic actually helped us refine our methods. Virtual negotiations became the norm, and suddenly everyone needed better communication strategies. We worked with 47 companies during this period, learning what really works when stakes are high and relationships matter.
Expanding Our Reach
Word spread organically. Clients started referring their partners, competitors, even their suppliers to us. We moved to Brownsburg and built our current team, focusing entirely on the Canadian market where we understand the business culture inside and out.
Refining Excellence
Today, we're not trying to be everything to everyone. We do one thing exceptionally well: help businesses negotiate better outcomes through clearer communication and stronger relationships. It's working.
What Drives Our Work
Practical Results
We're not here to impress you with complex theories. Every strategy we teach has been tested in real business situations with measurable outcomes that matter to your bottom line.
Honest Relationships
Good negotiations don't happen through manipulation or pressure tactics. They happen when people understand each other clearly and find solutions that actually work for everyone involved.
Long-term Thinking
The best deals aren't won—they're built. We focus on helping you create partnerships and agreements that strengthen over time, not ones that need constant renegotiation.
What Makes Us Different
Most consultants teach theory. We teach what actually happens in real conference rooms with real deadlines and real consequences.
Real-World Experience
Before we teach it, we've lived it. Our team has collectively handled over 800 business negotiations across industries—from tech startups securing funding to manufacturing companies negotiating supply contracts.
We understand that textbook strategies fall apart when you're facing an actual deadline, dealing with difficult personalities, or trying to salvage a relationship that's gone sideways.
- Direct experience with Canadian business practices
- Proven methods tested across multiple industries
- Understanding of both small business and enterprise dynamics
- Track record of improving negotiation outcomes
Tailored to Your Reality
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. A tech company negotiating with investors needs different strategies than a manufacturing business working out supplier agreements.
That's why we spend time understanding your specific industry, your company culture, and the unique challenges you face before recommending any approach.
- Industry-specific negotiation strategies
- Customized training programs for your team
- Ongoing support during actual negotiations
- Flexible engagement models that fit your schedule
Meet Our Leadership
The people behind aurivonexplira bring decades of combined experience in business negotiations, relationship building, and practical problem-solving.
Callahan Westbrook
Managing Director
Callahan spent 15 years in corporate development before starting aurivonexplira. He's the guy who gets called when million-dollar deals are stuck and everyone's frustrated. His approach focuses on finding the real issues behind surface-level disagreements and building solutions that actually stick.
Freya Blackthorne
Senior Negotiation Strategist
Freya brings a unique background in psychology and business strategy to every engagement. She specializes in helping teams understand the human dynamics that make or break negotiations—the stuff that doesn't show up in contracts but determines whether deals actually succeed.
Ready to Improve Your Negotiations?
Let's talk about how we can help your team navigate complex business discussions with more confidence and better outcomes.
Contact Our Team
Our Brownsburg Office
A comfortable space designed for productive business discussions and strategy sessions.
Collaborative Approach
We work alongside your team to develop strategies that fit your specific business environment.