Denice R. PrestonMaking an app-based company can be a daunting task. How do you create an app that stands out, draws and holds an appropriate audience, and monetizes it in such a market? What are the most …
Building the Next Big Thing: A Guide to Business Idea Development
Have you been told of new business ideas that have been successful and wondered, “Why didn’t I think of that”? I’ve launched seven businesses; however, the ones that didn’t succeed are among my favorite ones. …
Financial Modeling Case Study: OOVA
The following is a Toptal Case Study detailing how one founder collaborated with a Toptal consultant in financial modeling to ensure confidence and accuracy in her financial projections. The issue: A founder trying to close …
Robo-advisor Industry Portfolio Risk: Efficiency or Corner-cutting?
Robo-advisors have gained much attention in the fintech industry in the last ten years, encouraging greater involvement of young investors and the general public in investing and saving. Robo-advisors seek to open up financial advice …
How Freelance Private Equity Consultants Unlock Shareholder Value
Private equity investors have records of $1.5 trillion in unallocated, unused funds – more than double what they had five years earlier. With the increased competition for the same deals, the war chests of these investors …
Why investors are choosing independent Sponsor Models over. Traditional PE Funds
Assets under management for private equity have reached a record. But, as is the case with “zombie” funds. These are funds where the investor’s money is tied with fees and assessments, but the hopes of …
Business Analytics Tips: Harness Your Data to Improve Decision-making
Many companies that believe they’re data-driven are actually in the initial stage. What can you do to go from just collecting lots of data to establishing an analytics program for business that can tell you …
A Deep Dive Into the Future of Mobility
The global automotive industry has recently experienced a slowdown in international sales. Despite a high level of consumer demand, however, sales fell significantly during the COVID-19 epidemic due to supply chain and other issues. However, …
Distressed M&A: Assessing Opportunities for Bargain Purchases
Bankruptcy can be an excellent opportunity for those with the right qualifications and the cash to buy top-quality assets for a bargain price. But it also presents an enormous challenge: How do you determine the …
How Freelance Finance Consultants Are Beating Big Firms
Being privileged enough to work for the more significant portion of the past decade in investment banking as well as a board of directors, venture capitalist, and freelancer, I’ve observed the changes in professional services …