H. Thompson
About
Our Story
SWELL Ventures is a San Diego-based marketing and communications agency that helps founders and executive teams tell the right stories at the moments that matter most. We partner with early- and growth-stage companies to shape positioning, build go-to-market narratives, and translate complex ideas into human, credible, trust-building communications.
Our Process
With roots in journalism, SWELL blends deep research, sharp editorial instinct, and strategic clarity to help organizations earn attention, influence outcomes, and grow with integrity.

Uncover the story
We start by listening closely to leadership, customers, and the market to uncover the narrative that can carry the business forward. From there, we partner with executives to shape positioning and go-to-market strategy, translating vision, data, and complexity into clear, human language that earns trust and travels well across teams.

Collaborate without ego
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with founders, internal teams, and external partners to move the work from strategy to execution. That means rolling up our sleeves to write, build, launch, and refine—filling gaps where needed and helping strong ideas get across the line without friction.

Measure what matters
We connect storytelling to real business outcomes—growth, adoption, credibility, and momentum. By tracking what’s resonating and adjusting quickly, we ensure the narrative stays aligned with both the market and the company’s goals.