Firas Raouf
The Chief Executive Officer
Market Research
Market Segmentation: The Means to More Profitable Growth
Let us start with the basics by defining what we mean by market segmentation. Segmentation is the process of dividing...
by Firas Raouf
HR & Leadership
The Ideal Path to Expansion Stage Growth
Just got back from having lunch with a CEO of a Provo-based software company. It was a fascinating discussion. We...
by Firas Raouf
HR & Leadership
Executive Compensation Plans in a Startup's Growth Stage
Since we are on the topic of the CEO’s annual rhythm, let's talk about senior management compensation. As software companies...
by Firas Raouf
HR & Leadership
The CEO Imperative: Set the Annual Rhythm
Ahh, the new year... when the year-to-date bookings dashboard goes back to zero, the goal for the year is even...
by Firas Raouf
Sales
Sales Learning Curve and the Renaissance Rep
I had a really good conversation with a candidate Exinda is considering for a sales position. The role Exinda is looking...
by Firas Raouf
Finance & Operations
The Board Imperative: A Balanced and Cohesive Board
I am just coming out of an effort to recruit an independent board member for one of our portfolio companies....
by Firas Raouf
Marketing
Marketing’s Lead Generation Responsibility to Sales
I had an interesting email discussion with one of the marketing managers at a portfolio company. The discussion started after...
by Firas Raouf
Startup Strategy
Company Aspirations – A Case Study
I recently wrote about developing the company’s Aspirations as one of the CEO Imperatives. Last week, we facilitated an Extraordinary...
by Firas Raouf
Marketing
Demand Generation Process – Science not Art
There is an ocean of things we can cover in a discussion around demand generation. What I refer to here...
by Firas Raouf