Authenticity
fuels results
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Ripston is a B2B clinical trial marketing agency that transforms bold visions into unshakeable brands.

We turn startup chaos into competitive advantage by aligning your long-term goals with our proven framework of strategy and marketing excellence.

We Work With

CROs
Clinical Trial Tech
CMOs
eConsent
EDC
DCT
ePRO
CTMS
RTSM
Patient Recruitment
SMOs
Supply Chain
CROs
Clinical Trial Tech
CMOs
eConsent
EDC
DCT
ePRO
CTMS
RTSM
Patient Recruitment
SMOs
Supply Chain

Ripston is a life sciences marketing agency for B2B clinical trial vendors

We unlock opportunity hidden in the complex

At Ripston, our approach is built on a deep understanding of the clinical trial ecosystem. We recognize the interdependencies among stakeholders and the silos that stand in their way.
We help B2B clinical trial start-ups build strategic foundations that grow into brand powerhouses: anchored in authenticity, powered by technology, and fueled by connections.
1

Brand
Authenticity First

We help you discover, clarify, and amplify your unique brand story that is anchored in your company vision, market, and customer dynamics.
2

Technology as a Strategic Partner

Your expertise, market knowledge, and instincts always lead. We leverage technology to validate, sharpen, and support your vision.
3

Bridging People, Insights, and Action

We close the gaps that matter most by uniting customers with your teams, connecting product vision with user reality, and aligning data-driven insights with decisive action.
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Learn more about our approach

What we do

Scope of Services

Your playbook should be unique. We’ve designed our services to adapt to the nuances of clinical trials without losing sight of your authentic vision and customer expectations.

Fractional CMO Services

  • Marketing Strategy & Brand Positioning
  • Marketing Organization Development
  • Organizational Transformation & Change Management
  • Marketing Campaign & Channel Strategy
  • Cross-Functional Feedback Loop

Brand Creative & Web Design

  • Logo Design & Brand Guidelines
  • Brand Assets & Templates
  • Website Design & Development
  • Ads & Motion Graphics
  • Conference & Exhibit Design

AI Advisory & Marketing Org Transformation

  • AI Strategy & Roadmap
  • AI Opportunity & Value Mapping
  • ​​Org & Operating Model Transformation

Customer Events & Data-Driven Insights

  • Advisory Meetings & Focus Groups
  • Innovation Incubators
  • Custom Market Reports

Growth Marketing

  • Go-to-Market & Demand Strategy
  • Lead & Lifecycle Management
  • Insights & Optimization
  • AI-Enabled Campaign Optimization

Marketing Operations & Infrastructure

  • System & Stack Optimization
  • Process & Workflow Enablement
  • Marketing-Sales Alignment & Enablement
  • AI Infrastructure & MarTech Orchestration
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Feeling stuck? We can help.

The Catalyst Framework

Everything your startup needs — from Seed to Series A and beyond

Clinical trial startups face unique marketing hurdles at every growth stage, ranging from building credibility and securing investors, to validating product-market fit, to driving market penetration.
Our Catalyst Framework meets these evolving needs with tailored service tiers designed specifically for the complexities of clinical trials.

Spark

your vision

  • Strategic marketing plans
  • Brand promise and foundation
  • Value propositions & messaging frameworks
  • CEO and executive thought leadership
  • Discovery frameworks & pitch decks
  • Customers focus groups

Ignite

your business

Everything in
Spark
plus:
  • Product-market fit
  • Competitive differentiation
  • Growth marketing
  • Partnership marketing
  • Digital presence
  • RevOps alignment
  • Customer advisory councils

Catalyze

your growth

Everything in
Ignite
plus:
  • Market opportunities
  • Product innovation
  • Investor relations
  • Performance optimization
  • Customer loyalty and retention
  • Analyst relations
  • AI enablement
  • Customer communities
Growth comes with obstacles

What's holding you back?

Tight budgets. Impossible timelines. The pressure to grow fast without losing your unique edge. We've been there. We understand the weight startups carry and we're here to help you break through.
Spark
Seed Stage
Series A

Your product is ready, but your marketing isn’t?

You've built your minimally viable product. Now it's time to focus on GTM, but where do you start?

Internal resources are stretched, launch pressure is mounting, and you need strategy, not guesswork, to drive growth.

Your brand story and marketing strategy should fuel your vision, not hold it back.

We'll build the marketing foundation you need to scale with confidence.

Ignite
Series A
Series B

Struggling to prove product‑market fit?

Your business has real potential. But demos aren’t landing, conversions are flat, and expectations aren’t matching reality. The market feels just out of reach, and without alignment, growth grinds to a halt.

Your value story should resonate instantly, not disappear into the noise.

We’ll help you uncover authentic market alignment and chart a clear path to product‑market fit.

Catalyze
Seed Stage
Series A
Series B+

Falling behind on AI adoption?

Everyone's racing to implement AI. Investors are watching. The pressure is real. But rushing without strategy risks everything. Your voice is diluted, your authority is weakened, and you sound just like everyone else.

AI should amplify what makes you unique, not erase it.

We'll help you adopt AI strategically, protecting your voice while turning technology into competitive advantage, not a costly mistake.

Catalyze
Series A
Series B+

Can’t keep up with changing market dynamics?

Markets shift. Competition intensifies. Investors demand growth. Whether you need to reposition to regain relevance, or expand into new markets to fuel scale, your brand can’t afford to fall behind.

Outdated perceptions, unclear messaging, or a brand that no longer resonates will kill momentum. The next stage of growth deserves more than quick fixes.

We’ll help you clarify your voice, rebuild trust, and position your brand to seize new opportunities with confidence.

Our founders

Behind the vision

We combine over 25 years of deep clinical trials industry experience with advanced marketing automation mastery to build the brands and systems that make B2B clinical research start-ups unstoppable. We've seen what works, what doesn't, and what it takes to turn vision into measurable impact.
Launch to Liquidity
Scaled from proof of concept to growth equity investment
Global Reach
Driven market expansion across the US, EMEA, and APAC
Ecosystem Connectors
Built networks that connect vendors, sponsors, sites, and key decision-makers

Amy Ripston

Founder
CEO

I’m passionate about clinical research. I’ve spent seventeen years in this industry, nine of which were spent building brands and marketing organizations for B2B clinical trial startups. 

I love the chaos that comes with it. The pace, the vision, and the urgency to adapt when an approach isn’t working. I’ve seen what happens when companies lead with authenticity: culture strengthens, customers rally around the vision, and magic happens. I’ve also seen the struggles—how quickly things unravel when they don’t.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with countless stakeholders across the clinical ecosystem. To understand their frustrations and their needs, how today’s solutions are missing the mark, and to uncover the reasons why. For many, clinical trials are both exhausting and exhilarating at the same time.    

That’s why we’ve founded Ripston. Because B2B clinical trial start-ups are the key to the innovation this industry sorely needs. And, we’re here to help ensure every company has the foundation for success.

Sabrina Fei

Founder
Growth Marketing & Technology Strategist

To your customer, marketing should feel effortless, consistent, and meaningful. Behind the scenes we know it's not that simple. There are layers of strategy, messaging, and automation that go into every touchpoint—and one misstep can erode trust instantly.

I engineer the marketing systems that make this possible—the invisible architecture that turns raw customer data into genuine human connection.

With deep expertise in growth strategy, automation, and AI, I design systems that ensure customer experience isn't an afterthought, but the foundation for measurable growth.

I don’t just implement technology; I build systems that work within the complex realities of clinical trial marketing. At Ripston, we don't just drive demand; we make it unstoppable.

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