by Jeff McConnell and Joel M. Koblentz
Almost every investor will opine, “I’d much rather have the A-team with a B-market than the B-team with an A-market.” Talent, well-positioned and incentivized, is THE single biggest variable that determines success. That is especially true in technology businesses given the accelerating speed and pace of activities.
To succeed and maximize value, we understand that these businesses require the “A-team” in all areas… from creating and maintaining the technology platforms, financing the working capital requirements, understanding customer needs, etc. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find any area within any successful technology business that can afford not to have A-class leadership. Without A-team leadership with the requisite experience and depth, the risks of enhancing value are too high.
And, as many enterprises and investors have experienced in attempting to attract such leaders, talented and truly capable executives are in short supply… perhaps, like never before.
Today, The competition for senior and truly qualified talent is fierce because, like our clients, your competitors understand winning is highly dependent on attracting the talent that will drive value. That’s why it is critical to engage with The Koblentz Group who will understand your business, and appreciate your culture, requirements, and time frames for success. And in doing so, will appreciate and recruit the qualities of talent, competencies, and track record… that you must attract to win out.
For the past four decades, Our Partners have earned the respect as drivers of value as many have deep operating experience as C-Level executives with technology and FinTech firms leading them to successful outcomes before joining us. Thus, we understand what it takes to be successful from an operator’s perspective and from an investor’s viewpoint.