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Interesting article on the rise of the Chief Commercial Officer. A lot of our clients at Beecher Reagan are prioritizing the "player/coach" CCO who can drive revenue as the tip of the spear while simultaneously building a scalable commercial org. https://lnkd.in/gJUtSmqe

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It was great to chat with Elias Chavez from Boston Business Journal about M33 Growth's strategy and huge congrats to Will Collins and his team at BFC Software on the acquisition of Somerville-based Herlitz, which specializes in food industry demand forecasting. This acquisition will enable BFC to offer a more comprehensive logistics and tracking product to its food distribution customers and will help them drive efficiency and improve profitability through cutting-edge technology. Here at M33 Growth, we are big believers that strategic acquisitions are a critical vector of growth for smaller software platforms. Our companies operate in tight vertical markets, where customer requirements are very tight and deep domain experience is critical. Often there are a myriad of smaller “point-solutions” that can be acquired and integrated into a core platform like BFC, which is a win-win for our customers, who are able to buy more product from a single vendor and benefit from an integrated offering. We work closely with our companies to execute acquisition strategies that enhance product offering, deepen the customer base and open up new market segments. BFC’s activity over the past year is a classic case study in our approach to driving growth with our teams. The company has doubled its revenue (and headcount) and Will Collins has built a tremendous management team that can drive both organic growth and acquisitions

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With unprecedented changes in #energy supply and #demand, accurate price forecasting is more critical than ever. Our new, market-leading forecasts enable businesses to better anticipate fluctuations, reduce risk, and maximize profitability. We are arming #power market participants with the right data and insights to not only mitigate risk, but thrive in an ever-evolving market. https://lnkd.in/gUMsME-W

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Tune in to this Insight on Manufacturing #podcast episode featuring my colleague Mo Abuali to learn five ways to leverage #AI in your manufacturing business.

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Great topic and conversation. Thanks Andrew. Yes, personalisation works. 40%+ growth. It’s evolving. It’s a bright future that offers individualised shopper experiences that are relevant, compelling, inspiring and respectful to data privacy. Bring on GDPR. Yes AI will play a huge role. It already is. Personalisation requires shoppers to be identified and have a profile, both with consent. However a potential greater growth opportunity is to ‘tailor’ messaging and the shopper experience where 80%+ of retailers revenue is - the physical stores, during the attract, explore and engage stages of the customer journey. Love to see this personalisation conversation extend to localisation and tailored shopper experiences in the anonymous space, arguably the greater opportunity for growth through AI powered digital engagement. Our industry is making gains here. Personalization is evolving. Still need to innovate faster, embrace test & learn at a greater rate to realise the growth potential. Thoughts? #retail #innovation #personalization #digitalsignage #touchscreenkiosks

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Are #CEOs ready to lead a workforce unlike any other? For the first time in modern history, five generations are working together. Our latest piece explores how CEOs can leverage this diverse talent pool to foster a thriving organization. #Leadership #MultigenerationalWorkforce

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Packed house for Vivek Sharma’s opening keynote at Think Summit. 👏 👏 All of the big players in our industry are here to talk AI & Personalization!

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To meet CEO expectations for growth, CHROs need to build a new, more dynamic operating structure that integrates the latest technology. Gartner Practice VP and Chief of Research Peter Aykens reveals what CEOs are thinking for 2025 and what the talent-related agenda impacts are for CHROs, live from Gartner ReimagineHR Conference. See what HR trends to expect in 2025, what’s driving these priorities and what they demand of you: https://gtnr.it/3YHqlaS Learn more about the #GartnerHR conference: https://gtnr.it/3Zgk1HR #CHRO #HR #HumanResources #EmployeeExperience

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The #ZEI is at the forefront of economic discussions! 📈🔥Zeta Global 's CEO, David A. Steinberg, highlighted on CNBC’s Last Call how our GenAI-powered Zeta Economic Index (ZEI) offers a real-time snapshot of the US economy by analyzing the behavior of more than 240 million US adults. 📊🤖 Discover how ZEI uniquely measures and forecasts economic health and uncover the latest trends from June! #ZetaEconomicIndex #ZEI #AIEconomy

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Our Crane Venture Partners annual enterprise technology survey, "Fill in the Blank: Tell Us What You Need," is live. It's for CXO's and Senior Leaders of large companies and is your chance to voice the challenges and needs your organization is facing, directly influencing the solutions the tech startup community is building. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts, or call Richard Snee, our CMO-in-Residence at Crane who says he's happy to fill it in for you over a call or will travel to wherever you are in the world to assist you 😉. We will publish the results in a few weeks at Flight, our annual GTM conference. And yes, there are questions on how you are using (or attempting to use) GenAI at your company ✨

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The era of the celebrity CEO may seem over, but the allure of charismatic leaders remains strong. AlixPartners Chairman and CEO Simon Freakley shares his perception of a new emerging leadership style: These leaders prioritize empathy and inclusion, collective growth, and open communication, all while fostering innovation and trust within their organizations. Although they're influential, their success isn't driven by fame. This promising shift encourages aspiring CEOs to embrace these values and redefine success. Read more from Simon: https://lnkd.in/dgG6Zq63

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Gearing up for Aviation Week Network’s 6th annual A&D Mergers and Acquisitions conference! Most looking forward to "What’s Hot (or Not) in A&D M&A" and hearing from the presenters, including Shyam Ravindran, President, Arcline Investment Management, who recently joined the panel. Get more details and I hope you will join me >> https://lnkd.in/eKYC38vi #ADMA #AviationWeek

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Great article, Mark! The detailed breakdown of the impact that fall sports season has on the food and beverage sector, especially around revenue surges, really highlights the need for robust financial strategies. It’s impressive to see how companies like Coca-Cola and Domino’s are leveraging automation to streamline year-end close processes, reduce manual interventions, and enhance financial accuracy during these high-demand periods. In fact, the best practices you outlined for financial review, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance are spot-on for tackling the unique challenges of seasonal demand spikes. Thanks for sharing these insights—they’re invaluable for any industry leaders navigating peak periods!

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Transformation of this scale necessitates a fair amount of clarifying. We’re actively working to identify and answer these questions out in the market. Here is the latest on our Go-to-Market Strategy: https://lnkd.in/gy-sXcrd

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Today we celebrate a significant achievement in Nasuni journey, reaching a valuation of $1.2 billion. Thrilled to partner with top investors, led by Vista Equity Partners, and supported by TCV and KKR in this new investment. Nasuni’s success to date includes award-winning technology, top decile customer retention rates, industry leading NPS scores, and a consistent 30% growth rate in a rapidly expanding market.  A huge thank you to all of our Customers, Partners and Nasunistas who have helped make this possible. Learn more about our $1.2 billion valuation, and why our platform is used by over 850 companies spanning 70 countries, in Nasuni’s latest press release: https://bit.ly/3zseFyj #Nasuni #HybridCloud #CompanyGrowth #VistaEquity

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Research Dashboards are now live on OpenScholar, allowing greater access to your research for #funding, #commercialization and #collaboration!

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