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Speaking with CEOs/Founders daily, I’m curious to understand - “Why this business”? One yesterday said - simple: to do good in the world. The below story is exactly this.    Virraj Jatania made it his mission to create a financial services business to serve the underserved. After having experienced second-hand how factory workers in his family's business were paid and living, he knew there was something he could do through technology and products to address the poor experience that people, as example, with low credit scores or no credit history, had. Concentric, a long-term investor partner to Virraj, had the long view - being recently part of their investor day, I got to hear of how the deal was struck between Pockit and Monese to become one of the largest players in this space across the U.K. and Europe. Another great lesson in how good partners to founders, in this case his investors, can be key to unlocking strategic deals and, in turn, growth! Forme Partners #StrategicPartnerships #GrowthStrategy #PurposeDrivenBusiness

Rocks vs. Sand framework… As businesses scale, keeping GTM teams aligned can be a complex challenge. We asked Laurabeth Harvey, former President of Lattice and Intercom, how she prioritises and maintains focus across functions to sustain momentum. She introduces us to the “rocks versus sand” framework—a powerful tool for prioritising what truly moves the needle while managing the day-to-day noise. Forme Partners #Leadership #GrowthStrategy #ScalingStories

Why does brand-building matter for growth? In our latest InForme series, Christof Schminke—Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Job&Talent, trusted advisor to Atomico, and an expert in brand and growth within hyper-growth environments—challenges major misconceptions around branding and shares how the strongest brands become a company’s true north star.  Curious about how to turn a brand into a true growth engine? Give the below a listen.   Forme Partners #BrandBuilding #GrowthStrategy #B2B #B2C #ExpertInsights

As part of #StressAwarenessWeek, it's important for all to reflect on the importance of managing stress in leadership roles. As one of the great people I lean on, Simon Belsham has been truly invaluable for us and our founders in sharing leadership lessons. His experiences and insights both here and in the US have been instrumental in helping shift the dial on how we think and approach leadership with our client teams.   Top 3 tips he lays out: ➖ Find ways of managing your bad days - teams need consistency in leadership ➖ Managing your energy - delegation is key ➖ Remain optimistic and realistic Give it a listen – if you're a Chair, CEO, Founder, or any future leader – perhaps you need to hear this today.   Forme Partners #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #CEO #Founders #ChiefPeopleOfficers 

Check out Kate's thoughts below on recent #HiringTrends 🇪🇺 🇺🇸

A timely post from me today... No, I’m not here to weigh in on the US election…but it’s got me thinking. Just last week in my company update, I flagged the continued/rising hiring trend we’ve been seeing at Forme Partners this year: a real surge of American talent flocking to the EU. With the US election happening today, it begs the question—will this trend hold, or will the US make moves to keep its top talent at home? Despite lower pay (which in our experience is becoming more of a level playing field) and a so-called “business-unfriendly” environment, the EU is a hotspot for seasoned US operators, drawn by the rise in unicorns and the promise of high-growth opportunities. It’s a fascinating shift, and as the election unfolds, I’ll be watching to see if Europe’s appeal continues to win over top talent or if the landscape shifts again. #TalentTrends #HighGrowthMarkets #CrossBorderOpportunities

Founders, what’s your playbook for global growth?   In our latest InForme series, Alexandar Vassilev, former CEO of WeTransfer, shares how the company scaled thoughtfully, even with 80 million users across 190 countries. Instead of rushing in, they evaluated each market’s fit, timing, and competitive landscape—proving that smart growth starts with asking the right questions.   Give the below a listen.   Forme Partners #ExpertInsights #SaaS #GrowthPlaybook #FounderConversations

How does a European business expand into the US market, and how do you set yourself up for success?   We asked Ardoq CMO, Monica Visconti-Patel (MVP). Her take: scaling in the US is all about research, alignment, and smart collaboration.   From understanding the nuances of the local market, to staying tightly aligned with your on the ground sales teams, through to leveraging the power of strategic partnerships - no small feat but essential for lasting impact.   Have a listen below.   #Leadership #GrowthStrategy #InternationalScaling #ExpertInsights

For Forme Partners, backing the right founders, CEOs, journeys, and mindsets matters — especially when hiring Revenue Leaders.    Tom Richardson captures this succinctly with his take on what makes the role truly worth the investment:   ▶ Set expectations that make sense – CRO roles are demanding; setting unrealistic targets leads to quick exits. ▶ Think beyond the short-term – With an average CRO tenure of just 19 months, stability comes from setting up leaders for genuine success. ▶ Prioritise partnership – Founders who collaborate closely with their CRO build sales organisations that scale sustainably. ▶ Look beyond the noise – The best candidates aren’t just after hype; they’re drawn to companies with a culture of clear, ambitious, and achievable goals.   #RevenueLeaders #Leadership #GrowthStrategy #BusinessScaling #ExpertInsights

For Forme Partners, backing the right founders, CEOs, journeys, and mindsets matters — especially when hiring Revenue Leaders.    Tom Richardson captures this succinctly with his take on what makes the role truly worth the investment:   ▶ Set expectations that make sense – CRO roles are demanding; setting unrealistic targets leads to quick exits. ▶ Think beyond the short-term – With an average CRO tenure of just 19 months, stability comes from setting up leaders for genuine success. ▶ Prioritise partnership – Founders who collaborate closely with their CRO build sales organisations that scale sustainably. ▶ Look beyond the noise – The best candidates aren’t just after hype; they’re drawn to companies with a culture of clear, ambitious, and achievable goals.   #RevenueLeaders #Leadership #GrowthStrategy #BusinessScaling #ExpertInsights