Hiring a Wind-Down Expert: Five Essential Factors
Taylor received a call from her board, “We’ve got bad news. You’re going to need to shut down your startup” […]
The Road to Shutdown: Lessons from a Chief Restructuring Officer on Closing Your Startup
As a Chief Restructuring Officer, I’ve guided many startups through the intricate journey of shutting down. I often get asked,
Chief Restructuring Officer: The Star of Startup Wind-Downs and Turnaround
In the rollercoaster world of startups, encountering unforeseen challenges that threaten the company’s existence is not uncommon. When such crises
How To Build Your Product Market Fit Metrics Dashboard
As a Chief Restructuring Officer recently focused on startup turnarounds, I’ve worked with numerous startups grappling with the challenge of
From the Desk of Dr. Doom: Will a Botched M&A Lead to Successful Liquidation?
In the combustible landscape of Silicon Valley startups, they call me Dr. Doom. Not a nickname I picked, but it’s
From the Desk of Dr. Doom: The Tale of the Painter, the Napkin, and Escrow
Trigger Warnings: Rich People Problems Several years ago, a famous painter passed away, the end of his life complicated by
Know Your Startup Wind-Down ABCs: Prepack ABC vs. Operating ABC
It’s official: Your startup has entered the Zone of Insolvency, and you’ve hired a Chief Restructuring Officer to help you
A Startup Owner’s Guide to Understanding the Zone of Insolvency
The term “Zone of Insolvency” often floats around in financial and legal circles, but pinning down its meaning is like
Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors: What is it and How it Works?
When a startup faces financial distress, navigating the complex web of debt and asset liquidation can be daunting. Traditional bankruptcy
How a Startup Secured Venture Capital Despite Towering Debt
From the Desk of Dr. Doom, Chief Restructuring Officer: Trigger Warnings: VC indecisiveness, looming debt I landed in Nashville last
