One level deeper ....
Reflecting on the 3 chapters of my career:
(1) Consulting: Business Process for effectiveness (4 years) and Technology enabled expansion (4 years)
(2) Founder: Product and Service Company founder (3 years)
(3) Founders right hand: GM, CEO, COO in Connected Home, Connected Health and Industrial IoT, product and service businesses.(10 years)
I believe diverse experience brings value in; effective execution, awareness of potential gotchas, and outstanding coaching.
Owner mentality: Hard working team player
Fast to growth: Identifies blocks, opportunities, and executes
Creative: An inventor, facilitator, and creator
Experience unlocks understanding
Experience pairings |
Which led to a deeper understanding of: |
B2B and B2C |
Diversification of Channel, Margin, Business model |
Retail and B2B |
Need for succinct description of value prop |
Consultant and Operator |
Quick to diagnosis, aware of impacts of strategy |
Big 5 consultancy and founder |
80/20 impact of proven methods |
Founder and Founder wingman |
Tension of original dreams vs. power of focus |
IP license and consulting |
Sales process friction |
Product and Channel innovation |
Growth requires consideration of impact on both |
Early and mature markets |
The incredible value of usable segmentation |
Fundraised Corporate and VC |
Work required to prep and execute DD and close |
Expansion and Focus |
Growth comes mostly from more focus on less |
Growth by Partnership |
Partner motivation and structure incentives are key |