“Autobahn was critical in restructuring our business model. The new focus got our company funded and has helped us stay on target.”
— Susan Lee, President and CEO, Pointred Technologies
“Autobahn quickly assessed our needs, rallied resources, and successfully delivered on a broad range of assignments.”
— David Kreiss, President and CEO, Kreiss Johnson Technologies
Autobahn's consultant-lead engagement services are a cost effective approach to bringing a seasoned technology management professional to your team. Our interim executives partner with early-stage entrepreneurial and venture-funded companies to guide them through their most difficult management challenges. We are committed to leading companies to stability, growth, and profitability while maximizing shareholder value.
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We begin by gaining a robust understanding of your organization's goals in the areas of planning, strategy, management, systems, and infrastructure. Then we match your company with the Autobahn consultant whose industry and business expertise most closely align with your focus and objectives.
Your Autobahn consultant will identify the critical areas with potential for maximum business impact and innovate and transform the processes in those areas. This transformation can include but is not limited to the following activities:
- Supplement companies lacking in one or more core discipline areas, such as marketing, sales, or technology.
- Assist companies in spinning out a project or launching an initiative.
- Develop strategic plans to acquire funding, enter new markets, or respond to rapidly evolving markets.
- Deliver performance improvements and lower operating costs by assuming responsibility for specific business functions or areas.
Autobahn consultants are experienced business professionals, each demonstrating more than twenty years of success in the development of early-stage technology companies. They hit the ground running on the first day of every engagement, grasping processes, anticipating trends, and recognizing market dynamics quickly and efficiently.
The value of our consultants is enhanced through Autobahn's network of best-in-class
service providers and
associates, who contribute a variety of specialized technical, marketing, and corporate development skills. We integrate these services with those of
our consultants to deliver rapid and cost effective solutions that meet
our clients' growth needs.
Autobahn's spectrum of consultant-lead engagement services encompasses the critical components of growth: sales acceleration, strategic alliances, and capital acquisition.
Executive Leadership
- Interim/Virtual CEO
- CEO Mentoring
- Executive and Board Recruitment
- Governance Resolutions
- Team Development
- Organizational Alignment
- Corporate Infrastructure (Analysis and Restructuring)
- Business Unit and Project Management
Strategic Planning
- Market, Competitive, Product Research and Analysis
- Strategic Planning Facilitation and Moderation
- Business Model Refinement
- Business Plan Development
- Merger and Acquisition Analysis
Business Development
- Market and Partner Assessment
- Strategic Partnerships
- Business Unit Management
Technology
- Technology Evaluation
- Product/Technology Roadmaps
- Project and Engineering Management
Sales
- Client and Opportunity Development
- Sales Channel and Process Optimization
- Sales Tools and Infrastructure Development
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Implementation
- Compensation Plan Development and Optimization
- Forecasting Implementation
- Demonstration Development
- Proposal Packages
- Team Recruiting and Training
- International Efforts
Marketing
- Corporate Positioning
- Brand Assessment and Development
- Competitive Analysis
- Product/Market Analysis, Planning, Launch, and Management
- Marketing Communications
- Public Relations
- Product ROI Analysis and Presentation
- License Agreements
- Trade Show Planning and Execution
Intellectual Property
- Strategy Development
- Patent and Trade Mark Acquisition
Operations
- Human Resources
- Contract Negotiations
Financial
- Business Plan Development
- Capital Strategies (Target Planning, Selection, and Leverage)
- Funding (Angel, Venture Capital, Investment Banking, and IPO)
- Working with Investors and Board Members
- Financial Management, Planning, and Controls
- Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Profit and Loss
- Cost Analysis, Margin Review, and Pricing
- Pre/Post Merger and Acquisition Support
- Due-Diligence Preparations
