At Convergent Strategies, we help entrepreneurs, investors and venture capital firms identify and mitigate the risks that can derail a promising enterprise—and uncover opportunities that can increase the likelihood of success. 

 

For strategic and stakeholder engagement plans to be truly effective, they need to be considered in the conceptual genesis of a venture, with business strategy cognizant of policy, legislative and regulatory risk, geopolitical risk, even public sentiment.  When executed effectively, business strategy and effective stakeholder engagement ensures organizations become architects of their success, rather than simply provide some insurance against failure. As such, the core of Convergent Strategies’ philosophy is ensuring a strong foundation where business strategies and the environment within which a business exists meet to manage risk and create value.

 

These principles lie at the foundation of Convergent Strategies.  Decades ago, as I was standing on the precipice of a cliff in sub-Saharan Africa where two oceans converge, I was humbled by observing powerful natural forces colliding, integrating to create magnificent synergies and truly majestic beauty.  I drew inspiration and insight from the symbolism of that moment for my own vocation in strategic business ventures, concluding that convergence, integration, and synergy are a critical cornerstone of strategic organizational excellence.

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Identifying and Managing Risk

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De-risking isn't about saying "no." It's about making better-informed decisions.

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Not every risk should prevent an investment, transaction or growth strategy. Rather, the objective is to understand the risk, determine its potential impact and develop strategies to manage it.

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Sometimes that means proceeding with greater confidence. Sometimes it means changing the strategy. Sometimes it means negotiating better terms. And sometimes it means walking away before significant capital is at risk.

 

The value is in knowing the difference.

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Whether you're an entrepreneur preparing to scale, an investor evaluating an opportunity, a venture capital firm conducting due diligence or an organization considering an acquisition, we provide an experienced external perspective designed to help you see the bigger picture.  We ask the questions that could protect the value you're trying to create.

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Before you invest.
Before you acquire.
Before you expand.
Before you commit.

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Convergent Strategies will help you identify the risks — and the opportunities — before they become expensive.