Capabilities Statement
Growth Strategy • Program Development • Public-Private Partnerships
CAPABILITIES OVERVIEW
Unicorn Roar is a WOSB consultancy specializing in growth strategy, program development and stakeholder engagement for government agencies, educational institutions, and public-private partnerships. We help clients solve clarity problems by translating complex initiatives into compelling narratives that build stakeholder alignment, secure strategic partners, and drive measurable growth.
Our differentiator is the combination of senior-level experience coupled with deep cultural fluency in emerging technologies, particularly video games, esports, and interactive media. We have a demonstrated record designing and scaling citywide education and workforce initiatives in partnership with New York City agencies, public schools, and corporate sponsors. Our work has transformed concepts into successful citywide initiatives and earned follow-on awards based on performance. Our team is agile and senior-level. We plan and execute from strategy through to implementation, there’s no handoff to junior staff.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Planning & Growth Strategy
Program Design & Implementation
Stakeholder Engagement & Coalition Building
Public-Private Partnerships
Sponsorship & Revenue Development
Education & Workforce Development Initiatives
Video Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Strategy
Marketing & Communications Strategy
Event Development & Experiential Programs
Business Development & Go-to-Market Strategy
PAST PERFORMANCE
NYC VIDEO GAME FESTIVAL - Direct Prime Contract (2026)
Client: NYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment
Key Outcomes:
Served as the prime contractor directly engaged by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment, an advancement from subcontractor role earned through demonstrated performance
Managed cross-sector stakeholder engagement across NYC Public Schools and corporate sponsors
Drove program expansion to 3,000+ student participants representing all 32 NYC school districts
Developed and executed sponsorship strategy; managed partner relationships
Follow-on award secured: 2027 program expanding to a 2-day festival format with three new competitions (Game Design & Interactive Media, LEGO Build the Change, STEM Darts), expanded school leadership engagement, increased press coverage, and broader industry participation
NYC VIDEO GAME FESTIVAL - Subcontract (2025)
Client: NYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment (via Glow Global Events, Prime)
Key Outcomes:
Provided program strategy, stakeholder coordination, and sponsorship development as subcontractor under Glow Global Events
Supported citywide educational programming connecting NYC public school students to video games as tools for collaboration, problem solving, and digital creation
Performance on this engagement directly led to direct prime contract award in 2026
BATTLE OF THE BOROUGHS - Advisory Engagement (2023- 2024)
Client: NYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment/ NYC Public Schools
Key Outcomes:
Began as strategic advisory engagement. Performance and program impact led to formal subcontract, demonstrating Unicorn Roar’s ability to build trust and earn expanded scope
Program evolution directly informed the development of the NYC Video Game Festival, which Unicorn Roar built from this foundation
DIFFERENTIATORS
Experience working across government, education, nonprofit, and private-sector stakeholders
Expertise translating emerging technologies and platforms into practical education and workforce outcomes
Proven ability to secure and manage strategic partnerships
Deep knowledge of video gaming, esports, creator economy, and digital culture
Background scaling emerging platforms before mainstream adoption
Agile, senior-level consulting team with hands-on execution experience
NAICS CODES
541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (Primary)
541613 - Marketing Consulting Services
541618 - Other Management Consulting Services
611430 - Professional and Management Development Training
611710 - Educational Support Services541820 - Public Relations Agencies
711320 - Event Promotion and Management
CONTACT
Bianca Nieves, Co-Founder
Email: bianca@unicornroar.com
Phone: (646) 823-7143 | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-nieves-6576945/