In this edition:
What I Am Writing ✨
What drives you as a founder to consider leaving your company?
In this edition, I delve into the essential questions every founder should ask themselves before initiating the process of exiting their business.The exploration, part of the Founder Exit series, encompasses a range of crucial aspects, from discerning your personal motivations for departure to formulating a realistic valuation of your enterprise.
I encourage you to delve deeper into this topic by reading the full article.
An invitation to explore more of my authored articles and opportunities, inspired by my work with founders and teams:
Reflection Point: Exploring Exits, Curiosity, and Innovations
What I Am Learning ✨
This 4th quarter has been a whirlwind of learning! My continuing professional development as a Chartered Accountant has been particularly insightful, and I wanted to share some key developments that could impact your business.
Sustainability Reporting: The EU has recently rolled out new Corporate Sustainability Reporting rules. This directive could significantly impact how you report your business's environmental and social impact.
Learn more:
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
International Operations? If your business operates within the EU, it's essential to be aware of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004. This regulation ensures the social security rights of employees moving between member states and has important implications for payroll, social security contributions, and tax compliance.
Learn more:
Regulation 2004/883 - Coordination of social security systems
In my coaching practice, I have completed extensive training in executive, leadership, and mental health coaching. This, combined with ongoing coaching supervision, ensures I can offer my clients cutting-edge support aligned with the latest trends, such as the growing focus on mental well-being highlighted in the 2024 ICF Coaching Snapshot. I am proud to announce that my dedication has been recognized with the renewal of my International Coaching Federation certification! Curious about the impact of coaching programs on your employees? I have been seeing firsthand how coaching can have a profound impact on individuals and workplaces. Happy to share some insights if you are interested!
My Innovation Radar: A Look at What's Next ✨
I am constantly amazed by the ingenuity of the tech companies I work with! Here are a few real-world innovations making an impact that I have had the privilege to be involved with.
How can these innovations inspire you to think differently about solving problems within your own industry or field?
✨deep tech innovations created by women entrepreneurs in biotech and health tech, including groundbreaking work in AI-powered diagnostics;
✨ novel solutions to cover the market gaps in European cycling industry, particularly in the area of new business models and services;
✨ XR driven solutions for education, revolutionizing how students learn complex subjects
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These are just a few of the incredible innovations I have been involved with. All of these originated in Europe, some are ready to scale in other regions in Europe and the US, and some have already scaled.
Ready to take your innovation to the next level? As a founder with ambitious growth plans, you and your team can benefit from expert mentoring and coaching to scale and finance your business. Let's start with a review of your innovation pitch deck – book a 20-minute business mentoring demo with me. Message me on LinkedIn to get started.
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