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Crafting Operational Excellence: Key Considerations in a Search for an Operations Leader

N2Growth Blog

At N2Growth, we recognize that the Chief Operating Officer is indispensable to the executive leadership team. This role is not merely about managing daily operations; it involves strategically aligning people to operational processes with the company’s long-term vision.

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Beyond Metrics – Why Human Capital is Key in Founding and Leadership Team Assessments

N2Growth Blog

Evaluating founding and leadership teams of portfolio companies and acquisition targets has become crucial for investment and operating partners. The Human Element in Due Diligence Due diligence in the venture capital ecosystem is no longer solely focused on financial metrics or product-market fit.

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AMA Handbook of Due Diligence

CEO Blog

They do limited due diligence on the theory that it does not help them find winner companies. I disagree with this approach and think good due diligence improves the odds. Recently, I read a great book by William Crilly and Andrew Sherman called, The AMA Handbook of Due Diligence.

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The Role of Due Diligence in Business Transactions

Strategy Driven

Due diligence involves reviewing information thoroughly before a transaction takes place. There are two types of due diligence. It is vital for businesses that operate in highly regulated industries. Commercial Issues Specific commercial issues need attention during due diligence, depending on the deal type.

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9 Tips for Navigating the Inevitable Unexpected

Leading Blog

If sophisticated investors are involved — as often happens in biotech — the plan is undoubtedly subjected to intensive due diligence. Some fail for a host of strategic or operational shortcomings addressed in any decent business school course. Models are developed, scrutinized, and refined.

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Capital vs. Influence

N2Growth Blog

Astute investors mitigate risks and help to insure operational success by adding value to the business model, and by filling gaps that may exist in any of the areas I mentioned in the opening sentence of the preceding paragraph. Hint: it’s not about the money. .

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Leadership and Opportunity | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Rarely will you come across a static opportunity in the sense that it will stand idle and wait for you to act…Significant opportunities are not only scarce, but they typically operate on the principal of diminishing returns. So much so, that if you don’t think timing is everything - think again.

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