'Growth is linear, SCALE is exponential'

Do you have all the elements to scale effectively, are you ready?   

We'd check on your potential to scale including your alignment to company vison & purpose, your key people in key place, right product to leverage, IP protected, the perfect customer profiled and right brand message. That's all no good without the right company operating system. We'll follow you on this journey.

Strategic Planning

strategy under pins everything

It's all in the planning. We'll help you cover situational analysis and deep dive, planning and Implementation,

Implementing using key strategic pillars downwards.

Early stage

from Start-up up to market

The how to, who to go to,

o  Money to raise,

o  IP protection

o  MVP/USP and 'whole Product'/ brand development

o  Establishing the right amount of Corporate Governance.

Scaling (explosive growth)

are you really ready?, how to?

'Growth is linear, scale is exponential'. We check-it. Knowing you are ready to scale is key, as is having the right people, perfect brand, perfect product, and operational efficiency to scale, not just grow.

Corporate governance

how much is right & when?

Knowing when is right to implement, and how much to concentrate on is always on minds of early and growth stage companies. Our approach is that good early CG is critical, but as a light touch, with the foundations to scale as you scale. We work with you to get this balance right.

We can also set you up for your BCorp governance Journey.

We chair/NED companies.

Alignment, purpose

& soul

'company soul is something you can't see or feel but when you have it, it's magic'

Achieving ALIGNMENT is one of the most important team attributes. Use it to develop high performing teams.

Alignment to purpose drives a company with soul beyond no other. You'll know this magic in your company when you have it. Grow it early.

Mentoring & well being

'you don't know what you don't know'

No one teaches you how to be a CEO or leader. It is often tough and lonely at the top –  we've been there. So, we allow leaders a safe place to bounce ideas off trusted advisors. 

We'll support personal growth but also make sure you maintain balance and wellbeing - so there is enough left in the tank for the journey

Testimonials

See what they say..

 Jez has been helping our company on our strategy and focus. He's been fantastic at helping us align internally and arming us with the tools needed to move our business forward.

Jez is a great guy and will fit in with any team seamlessly. I'd highly recommend his services to anyone needing strategic advice.

Adrian Davies,  Hubba Ltd

I had the pleasure of being mentored by Jez through 2024-5. During this time, Jez has been instrumental in helping me create and organize a Strategic Plan aimed at scaling the social, economic, and environmental impact of my social enterprise. Jez has provided me with invaluable tools to identify new market niches in both B2B and B2C models.

Thanks to Jez, I now have a much clearer understanding of our company's short-term, medium-term, and long-term objectives. His guidance and expertise have been indispensable to our progress.

Ricardo Torres, @EkoGroupH2O

I am thrilled to recommend Jez, who has been an invaluable help our business.
With a deep understanding of sustainability practices and an exceptional strategic mindset, Jez has played a pivotal role in guiding our initiatives toward a greener future.

His expertise in corporate governance, scaling, team building etc. has not only informed our decisions but has also inspired our team to think creatively and holistically about our impact on the environment.

Jezs' dedication, knowledge, and leadership qualities will undoubtedly bring immense value to any team, as he has with mine.

Clivey Maple,  Hubba Ltd

Jez worked with us at dawn of the Company to help us strategize our market approach, branding considerations, route to market and ultimately attract our very first investor.

He's straight to the point and hit us right between the eyes with key considerations we needed to make whilst maintaining compassion and an empathetic insight to each of the team members.

"I can be the Wicked Witch or Fairy Godmother to you" he would often say which characterises his balance of push and pull that teams need to get through the thick and thin of growth.

Henry Reily-Collins, FishFriendly Hydropower Company Ltd

I was lucky enough to benefit from Jez's advisory services through an accelerator programme. Jez is one of the best advisors I have worked with. With plenty of experience working as CEO/chairman of companies himself, his understanding of the requirements of investors was extremely helpful, but he is also very patient, flexible and fair which means that working with him was a pleasure.

 I cannot recommend him enough!

Stephanie Lesage, CEO, Oxford Silk Phage Technologies, Founding member Phage UK

We worked closely with Jez on a number of commercial and IP related projects and I can highly recommend him for his ability to see the commercial significance of strategic direction and relationships.

Jez was central to the structuring and closing of a major deal with a significant European Aerospace company.

Ian Bingham, The IP Asset Partnership Limited

I have worked with many mentors, but Jez has proven to be the best...

He changed the way we thought about the new business by walking us through several fact findings, , strategic planning, business valuation, go-to-market strategy, market validation, SWOT, and project scaling, among other things...

He brought other experts and connections with him.... He occasionally deviated from the norm and worked on issues that were unclear to us.

I have full confidence in Jez's ability to help start-ups and provide high-quality business content; I thoroughly enjoyed working with him and would do so again.

Jack Oyugi,  CEO, Biofit Kenya

Jez is an exceptional advisor and coach, with a unique ability to bring out the best in people. He offers advice that is both practical and powerful, always aiming to get you to not just meet, but exceed your goals. His straightforward and honest feedback has been a game-changer for many, including myself.

For anyone trying to make sense of today's complex business world, Jez is an invaluable partner. I wholeheartedly recommend him to any team or individual striving to excel in their projects.

Dr Andre Moreira CEO & Co-founder lyfX.ai

Jez mentored me as I started a new role leading a world class technical team.....we met while supporting the same project and I quickly learned to value his insight and guidance. He has a natural ability to connect with people, simplify complex problems into manageable actions and accelerate activity producing results.

   ...he not only focuses on striving for excellence in the workplace, but also places a priority on self-well-being and fulfilment, something I have not prioritized in the past....

I highly recommend connecting with Jez if you are looking to accelerate a business or career or are looking to find fulfilment where you are.

Chris Sonntag, BHP 

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