I have my fair share of battle scars from leading the European expansion of US tech businesses. Now as an advisor, I witness how U.S. business leaders still struggle to establish the right organisational...

  In a previous article about exit readiness, I highlighted the importance of a systematic preparation process for exiting the business. An exit readiness process not only makes the eventual sales process...

  In my many discussions with players in the market research industry, I sense a constant quest and strong desire to elevate from being viewed as mere data providers to becoming strategic partners for...

  Recently I heard a major shareholder of a scale-up company challenging a NED that they would have more confidence in them if they were also a shareholder.   “I don’t trust you as a NED if you are not...