Analysis method for business/ team compatibility ie what the team want/can do versus what the business requires

1. Secure Your Growth
Secure Your Portfolio
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Business / Team
Compatibility
Michel Cezon – April 2017
Cogiteo ©

2. « … venture capital is not generally
profitable in Europe. Its investment rate
of return (IRR) is negative. These funds
have lost 2.5% of their average value
between the date of their creation and
the end of 2010 » according to a AFIC
study of May 2012
(Association Française des Investisseurs
pour la Croissance -
http://www.afic.asso.fr )
Facts and figures…
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3. Additional facts…
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Innovation
Growth driver for the
company
Agility
Sustainability factor
for the company

4. Product and entrepreneur,
and the missing link…
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There is no ultimate product,
there is no perfect team,
there are just teams fitted
to their project.

5.  To decide, it is important to have a clear view by evaluating
simultaneously :
 The relevance of the new business model and revenue model
 The abilities of the management team to drive the business plan
A multi-dimensional
approach
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6. Company self-assessment Performance Compatibility
How is the company managed?
How does the company mobilize its human resources?
How is the company organized?
How does the company interact with its environment?
How does the company support the value proposition ?
How does the company make money?
How does the company manage the day to day operations?
How does the company handle crises?
How does the company envision the future?
Company self-assessment
?
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7. Company self-assessment
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8. Business Model Analysis
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9. Managers Profiles Analysis
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10. Compatibility Analysis
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11. Overall Compatibility
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12. A multi-dimension
company scanner
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A correct human and economic evaluation is crucial to
the financial estimation and the growth of the company.
Company assessment Performance Compatibility
Leadership and vision
Corporate culture
Governance and organisation
Communication and collaboration
Service offering
Business model
Day to day operations
Agility and crisis management
Think out of the box

13. Orientation dashboard
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To drive a profitable growth means integrating three
dynamics taking into account the context and
development strategy.

14.  A diagnosis based on the strengths and weaknesses of the
company and the team
 A set of recommendations for managerial transformation
 An objective assessment of the potential of the company and
team
 A decrease in risk and uncertainty related to the project
 An independent external view with a dual approach
Outcomes and Benefits
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15. Two experienced and
complementary field experts
Roland Pesty, Pollen Innovation, has over 25 years of experience in Management of
Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He supports the creation and development of
start-ups or dynamic SMEs through a period of accelerated growth. His expertise lies
in his ability to combine strategic approaches with the implementation of
operational activities in multicultural environments. He is strongly connected to
many networks engaged in processes to support innovation in France and
Switzerland.
Michel Cezon, Cogiteo, is a certified professional coach and engineer in Artificial
Intelligence, Robotics and Vision. Combining 30 years of experience in industry,
SMEs and research, he created a company in Singapore, one in France, has led a
spin-off in the USA, and manages Cogiteo, a company dedicated to the support of
managers and leaders of startups and technology companies through consulting,
training and coaching. He teaches in industry, and university, and belongs to the
French network of Business Angels.
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16.  Free assessment at
www.secureyourgrowth.com
Are you fitted to your business ?
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There is no ultimate product,
there is no perfect team,
there are just teams fitted
to their project.

17. The Startup Shaker® toolset
The 3 pillars of the startup
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Business potential analysis with
Business Model Canvas®
Team potential analysis with
Startup Founder Canvas®
Team / Business compatibility analysis with
Secure Your Growth®

18. Michel Cezon
michel.cezon@cogiteo.net
+33 6 70 90 34 26
www.cogiteo.net
Thank you for your attention
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Because the best way to success
is a good team more than a
good product.