Entrepreneur skill building
Building the skills necessary to start and grow a company
- Leading a startup:
Leading a startup is a multi-faceted endeavor. We advise on approaches for raising capital including:- Getting the right message across succinctly in a pitch
- Creating the right “ask” to raise the appropriate capital for each stage of the business
- Strategies for managing cash flow
Additional services include guidance on:
- Compensation and stock option strategies for future hires
- Balancing resource demands and cash flow during product development
- Effective investor communication strategies that and generate productive relationships for continued investment support
- Accelerating the transition from entrepreneur to seasoned executive:
Leaders must anticipate and prepare for the next phase of the business. We provide guidance on:- Changes in leadership focus
- Delegating responsibilities as the business evolves
- Leading the team with clear, visionary, and strategic communication
- Managing investor expectations while communicating effectively on the realities of the business
- Hiring strategies in a growth environment
- Leading through uncertain times:
By its nature, a startup is uncertain. We help leaders effectively lead in any situation, maintaining employee and investor confidence. Through coaching, we instill confidence to address the needs of the business. - Process improvements:
With growth, existing processes must evolve and new processes must be implemented. We help define the improvements necessary to maximize growth in a cost-effective way.