Velocity Growth Partners is a multidisciplinary advisory and consulting firm dedicated to helping startups and growth-stage companies accelerate success — from early product strategy to commercial real estate expansion.

Our journey began with a mission to provide top-tier expertise to founders and business leaders who need experienced partners to drive innovation, scalability, and operational excellence. Today, we bring together decades of experience across product development, strategic consulting, and commercial real estate advisory, serving clients in diverse technology and innovation sectors.

We help our clients:

• Shape and execute their product vision, from concept through launch and scale.

• Build strong technical and operational foundations that attract investors and enable sustainable growth.

• Navigate commercial real estate decisions, including site selection, lease strategy, and portfolio optimization — all under the supervision of licensed professionals.

• Develop and protect intellectual property created in the course of their business development and innovation activities.

Our team combines deep expertise in product strategy, emerging technologies, data analytics, and commercial real estate to deliver integrated solutions that help our clients build, grow, and lead in competitive markets.

Meet Our Core Team

Luke Buchhagen: Managing Member, Head of Commercial Real Estate Practice
Luke leads Velocity Growth Partners’ Commercial Real Estate Practice, specializing in advisory and consulting services for startups, developers, and growth-stage businesses. His work focuses on helping clients identify and negotiate optimal real estate strategies — from market analysis to lease structuring and long-term portfolio planning.

Karen Buchhagen, Founder and Inactive Managing Member
Karen founded Velocity Growth Partners with the vision of empowering innovative businesses through expert product management and strategic consulting. She currently serves in an advisory and governance capacity, providing strategic oversight and continuity for the firm’s mission and long-term direction.

Dan Warfield, Associate, Principal UX, Design & Web Development Consultant
Dan is responsible for user experience design, digital strategy, and web development solutions that enable our clients’ products and brands to stand out in the market.