Commercializing Growth: Connecting Valuation with Management and Governance Methodologies

Chapter 1: Growth - an Introduction

- Growth doesn't stand alone

- External/ Internal aspects

- Commercializing Growth

- Disruption

- Risks of non-growth

- Growth strategy in a digital Economy

- Instilling a growth mindset

Chapter 2: Growth Rates-Boundaries/ Limits

- Internal

o Organization- people

o Governance Model

o Technology

- External

o Markets

o Competition

o Regulatory Impact

Chapter 3: Global Perspective

- Currency Fluctuations

- Economic Shifts

- Political Changes

Chapter 4: Strategy and Business Models for Growth

- Scaling

- Sustainable Business Models

- Financial Metrics

Chapter 5: Organizational Impact & Corporate Culture

- Distribution of Functional Skills

- Experience and Nature of Workforce

- Ability to Attract New Talent

- Scaling Culture in fast-growing companies

Chapter 6: Growth Resources -Acquisition

- Balance Sheet Strength

- Financial market Connections

- Timing

- Internal/ External Consideration

Chapter 7: Allocation of Growth Resources

- Decision Process

- Internal governance

- Empowering leadership

- Leadership in a growing company

Chapter 8: Market and Branding Considerations

- Competitive Perspective

- Customer Demographics

- Regulatory Considerations

- Role of Collaboration

- Branding: Rico

- Leadership in a growing company

Chapter 9: Capital/ Financial Considerations

- Availability/ Cost of Capital

Chapter 10: Role of Technology/ IP

- Current State of Application

- IP -Defensive/ Freedom to Operate

- Role of Proprietary Information

Chapter 11: Risks/ Downside Considerations

- Company Failure

- Kill your Baby

- Loss of Market Share

- Loss of Key People/ Customers

Chapter 12: Conclusion - What has been learned?