I launched UP-scale because I saw a gap in the market. Or you could say, a gap in the understanding of how human dynamics super-charge growth.
Yes, product market fit and an effective go-to-market strategy are critical. BUT savvy Founders and Investors know that this is not enough.
60% of new ventures fail due to problems with the team or culture. Prior startup experience, product knowledge and industry skills are not enough to predict the growth, scaling potential and success of a new venture. Winning at scale also depends on the human capabilities that create high levels of passion, collective vision, connected teams and healthy performance culture.
Listen to my conversation with Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey on the Go Radio Business Show. Starts at 43.53.
Frequently asked questions
Who do you partner with?
I normally work with the Founder CEOs, Investors and HR leaders in high-growth startups, often in the run up to and beyond Series A and heading towards Series B. I also work with larger Corporates who want to re-ignite their growth trajectory by (re)creating a culture of autonomy, experimentation and innovation. Read More
How do you charge for your services?
It depends on what you really need, for how long. The longer the timeline, generally, the lower the cost. Before we get to the point of any committed spend, we would take the time to get to know each other. To make sure I am the right partner for you and vice versa, and to be confident that the work we do together will move the dial.
What is ‘grit’ and ‘grace’?
Grit and Grace is the yin and yang of the leadership style you’ll need to simultaneously use, both pushing and pulling your people towards the goals you’ll need to deliver to stay in the game, and at the same time navigating them through the rollercoaster of startup life. Read More
The top asks from Founder CEOs are:
- Help me navigate the conflict in the top team
- Help me align the whole organisation in the same direction
- Help me get more from my people
- Help me retain my key people
- Help me create a culture that reflects what I stand for
- Help me exit people in difficult circumstances
- Help me transition to Leader of a 100+ company
- Help me re-shape the organisation for growth