The Inflection Point - "Viable to Valuable"
In this session, John will dive deeply into one of the most pivotal phases of a company's journey: scaling from “viable to valuable.” This critical transition marks a defining moment for PeakSpan portfolio partners and growth-stage scale-ups. John will unpack the key factors making it a vital and transformative stage.
A few discrete topics that John will cover include:
- Defining “Viable to Valuable”: What does this shift mean, and why is it a game-changer?
- Commercial Alignment: What aspects of alignment are non-negotiable for success?
- Category Leaders’ Playbook: What best practices and habits distinguish the leaders who excel during this transition?
- Cultural Evolution: How should your company’s culture adapt to sustain and drive value creation?
This session will equip CEOs and leaders with actionable insights and strategies to navigate this inflection point confidently. Whether you’re preparing to embark on this journey or already in the midst of it, you’ll leave with clear, impactful steps to guide your company forward.
John Hamm is an accomplished technology CEO, venture investor, operating partner, and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience advising more than 125 CEOs. A trusted advisor worldwide, he specializes in CEO role clarity, leadership practices, team building, strategy, and Board management for VC-backed technology companies. John has served as an investor and Board Director for over 30 companies, including Brocade, Ironport, Documentum, Solarflare, and Blue Microphones. He currently coaches three PeakSpan CEOs and is the author of the best-selling leadership book Unusually Excellent.
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