The following strategic projects that John has led represent distinct stages in the corporate/enterprise lifecycle:

Enterprise Formation
Situation:  A U.S. subsidiary of $18B global communications equipment and services provider needed a structure to respond to market talent demand for equity participation.  Read more…

Financing – Capital Raise
Situation:  In post-bubble venture capital environment, a photonic component company required late-round pre-revenue financing.  Read more…

Merger Integration
Situation:  Multi-million-dollar merger of two global communications equipment providers required cross-functional integration of lead North American market activities, providing continuity of operations and portfolio/customer alignment.  Read more…

Process/Tooling Migration
Situation:  Post merger integration of small-cap Silicon Valley equipment company and large defense contractor division resulted in disparate systems, processes and modes of operation, resulting in financial restatements.  Read more…

Rapid Growth/Scaling
Situation:  Privately held procurement services company in the hospitality industry faced a variety of issues associated with dramatic increase in revenue potential based on new service introduction.  Read more…

Sale of Business
Situation:  North American subsidiary of $5B global communications equipment division sought U.S.-based strategic equity investment to take next-generation wireless communication solution to market.  Read more…

Non-Profit Mission/Scope Change
Situation: A $500K education advocacy non-profit was invited to bid for comprehensive, multi-year state curriculum development contracts. Subsequently, having developed a curriculum deemed best-in-class, the organization faced myriad options for leveraging its intellectual property.  Read more…