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"We are solving for the lack of timely and critical information on information that is hard to find." This was a powerful statement made by one of our New Orchard - Technology for Strategic Advisory Firms subscribers to a VC firm recently that holds true for all of our subscribers. When you’re backed by the Journey System Platform, you can confidently tell venture capitalists, private equity, and businesses alike that YOU are solving for the lack of timely and critical information on information that is hard to find. This isn't just a statement—it's a promise. Did you know that 80% of businesses persist with unsuccessful initiatives simply because they fear acknowledging their unknowns? They continue in their busy routines until something compels them to shift from mere busy-ness to intentionality. That's where you, our subscribers, shine! 🌟 Your work in transforming the historically subjective processes into objective, data-driven successes is nothing short of inspiring. It's thrilling to see the impact you're making by quickly pushing deeper into the foundations of these businesses, driving change where it's most needed. Our subscriber tasked me with sharing this with our community and we ask that you keep sharing your stories with us. Your successes are what fuel our commitment to enhancing and elevating your capabilities. Together, we are not just participating in the industry; we are leading it with precision and insight. Let’s continue to transform the landscape of organizational advising and consulting. Your journey, powered by our platform, is just beginning. #BusinessConsulting #DataDriven #Innovation #JourneySystemPlatform P.S. That subscriber was able to secure a significant partnership serving that VC Firm and their Portfolio Companies!

Milestone alert... Next Thursday 9th November 2023 at 12pm, we're thrilled to be launching our first in a series of live informative events, aimed at supporting tech start-ups through some of the top issues in the current market. First up we're taking a deep dive into supply chain disruption and, in particular, the challenge of restricted purchasing power. Joining me is Will Bowley, a Director at Staverton Consulting, a boutique procurement and supply chain consultancy, and Maciej Kubat, a vastly experienced and strategic CFO, who will be sharing his insights from working in various successful start-ups. In this session you will learn: 1. How to close the knowledge gap on suppliers 2. How to create effective and future-proof contracts 3. The importance of market testing and creating a competitive environment Don't miss out, click the link below and save your spot today! https://lnkd.in/eKJby6YX #startupsuccess #preparingtoscale #supplychaindisruption #purchasingpower #cerebrasearch

I was recently doing some customer diligence calls on a new investment when a customer brought up a competitor I wasn’t considering. After digging deeper didn’t help, I brought it up with our portfolio company’s CEO. In that conversation, he and I figured out how and why the competitor was successful — but we also discovered that the newer startup was operating in a totally different (and potentially more interesting) category altogether. From there, we could get ahead of marketing and product challenges and build a smarter pricing strategy. So next time you’re telling your story, be sure to include your biggest competitor’s story too. It just might be the key to proving why your company is something worth investing in. Get the full story in the newsletter, linked in the comment section below ⤵️ Don’t forget to subscribe to receive more insights and advice like this every week!

Watch me squirm as I make this video, feeling like an idiot as others watch. Good shout from Prateek Sanjay, who said that most founders won't be strategically driven to join our 5-Day Value Creation challenge. So, here is a quick video response: founders who join will be more informed, intentional, and, therefore, investable.

There are hundreds of #climatetech companies out there in their early (pre-seed, pre-launch) phases, meaning they need to be resourceful. We get that. That’s why Redwood is launching a new program specifically tailored to organizations in the early stages of development with a smaller budget for #PR and #communications! Enter: OnBoard by Redwood. With OnBoard, you still get great advice and direction from #PRprofessionals and climate experts at Redwood, but with a lighter touch: guidance, feedback and resources for in-house teams to set them up for success. OnBoard is the best option for climate tech startups and #environmental organizations with a limited budget looking for high-quality media coverage, elevated #thoughtleadership, #socialmedia #advising, and more. Check out CEO Josh Garrett’s blog post on the program and how you can get involved! https://lnkd.in/gd2XNXmp

Beyond having leading indicators on dashboards, executives should seek our early warning signs of change in two places. The first place is with customers. Second, executives should have first-hand knowledge of the relevant startups in their sector

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