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Darren Kirby posted in the group Catapult
I’ve been re-working my value prop, following the branding master class, there is still a conflict in that I want to be in the health sector but currently looking for roles in financial services due to my previous experience and so I think this value prop works for both. I will post the health on here but it works for both
For Health & Wellness brands
Who want an experienced technology director that has a good commercial understanding of what drives the business bottom line
I provide services on Technology strategy, Operations, Risk, Cyber security and People
as a Consulting Service or on a ongoing Retained Advisor arrangement
That supports the business strategy in order to avoid unnecessary costs, and wasted time and provides tangible value to the business growth
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That would be good Alastair Cook this is a number one focus for me right now so I am available when ever you are.
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I like you direction Darren … and for your healthcare target audience I would be tempted to find a way of speaking to your pivot from financial services to healthcare with a narrative … perhaps a final paragraph something along the lines of …
I am passionate in bringing a career of information technology insights in the financial services industry to the healthcare sector.
That’s a feeble attempt but hopefully you’ll get the spirit of my direction. Just a th…
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Thanks Mike Richardson I understand what your saying, I will work on it.
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Darren – you may wish to circle back to me on value propositions. I think we can construct MUCh more compelling ones. It is not first principally about language; as the construction of your value props assumes a foundation of your brand story, business hypothesis ( think I have already shared with you?) target market and personas within, then and only then can you really determine your value props. You absolutely need to know what value props deliver for SPECIFIC personas. If you or anyone…
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Can anyone point me in the direction of startup incubators in the UK which are focused on Health startups
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Hi Darren, Carolin Greiner, Natasha Gomer, Henni Granzow, Zack Louw, Werner Böing, Ben Legg, Tumi Mabitsela, Barbara Pusca, Jack Ziomek, Lisa Li, Patricia Palacios, Akul M, Cristian Oancea might be able to point you in the right direction
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Have a look at the Oxford Innovation Centre – there is a tech centre on the Oxford Science Park where a lot of uni projects overflow into commerce. I met a few up there myself
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Darren Kirby posted in the group Catapult
Hi All, I would appreciate some feedback. On my value proposition, my core experience is in IT in financial services over 20 years, over the last 5 I have gained experience in Technology Consulting, my own startups, and eCommerce and Digital Marketing. I am also coming to the end of my MBA from the power business school.
For startups at SEED & SERIES A funding as well as SME businesses (I appriceate this is not as focused)
Who wants to establish the right foundation for their IT and Technology with the right people, processes & risk
I can offer advice on Strategy, Operations, Risk and hiring the right skill sets as a consultancy service
That provides the founders and investors with the confidence and assurance that the technology is secure, stable and its providing the best return on investment for the stage the business is at
I am also speaking with the Founders of Lofy box and given they are pre-investment my thoughts I can offer them a much-reduced rate to …
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Hi Darren, Ben Legg, Mike Richardson, Tom McLaughlin, Jason Rance, Zarir 'Zed' Vakil might be able to offer some advice on this
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Hi Darren Kirby – my general rule of thumb for sweat equity (i.e. options) is that they should stand a reasonable chance of paying out at least 2-3 times what you would have earned in cash, which accounts for the risk. So if – for example – you would have earned £20k at your standard day rate, you should aim for options that would deliver £40-60k over a short time frame (e.g. 12 month vesting period).
You can also think about asking for payments being milestone or perfor…
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Hi Darren, thanks for sharing this. On the concern around being focused, I think the key part is connecting to why/what the cross over the three buckets of businesses – and that’s growth – when companies go to ”level-up” it’s key to establish the right foundation as you say. So positioning that as the cornerstone of your audience will help to show your focus. I know there will be other responses, but I hope this helps a little.
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Sounds good to me Darren. I hold focus as an and-proposition of core and non-core, especially in the early days. Ideally you find opportunities that are core but non-core are worthy of consideration. My sense is that it would help to iterate towards giving your focus a name … Technology Readiness or something much better along those lines. Hope that helps.
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Hi Darren, Your post raises quite a lot of questions directly and indirectly. I wonder if you might be interested in a chat? I would be happy to share my experiences both in corporate and start ups and how I pivoted post pandemic. I think there are lessons which you might find helpful. Please feel free to book a call here and we can take it from there. https://calendly.com/zarir-zed-vakil/60min
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That would be great Zarir 'Zed' Vakil
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Catapult Course, who has done it? What was your reason for doing it and what did you hope to get out of the course?
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Hey Darren, tagging some people who are currently doing Catapult so they can share their opinion – Mike Richardson, Jake B, Ryan McGee, Jason Rance, Jen Whitfield, Tom McLaughlin, Rebecca Chuks, Wendy Liu, Kai-Erik Sunell
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Great question Darren Kirby and thanks for pinging me Ella Bernie … I just passed my 20 year anniversary of going portfolio Darren and am transitioning into a 6.0 version of myself (turning 60 this year … 2.0 thru 6.0 has corresponded roughly with each decade) … so I am doing catapult to help me with that. You might ask why when I have already been through so many successful transitions already?
I have always thought about the process as a labyrinth journey. Many people…
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Thanks so much Mike
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Great insight
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Hi Darren,
I joined Catapult for two main reasons
– To test and develop my ideas with others, my ’Why’, my approach, my strategy – the power of a good question has led to some great discussions.
– To meet others along this journey, and to form relationships and connections. It’s the belief that together we can go further.
Joining the catapult group, was also a step into the unknown, outside of my comfort zone. There’s a time for reading art…
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thanks!
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Oo that’s such a good question, Darren – and I do hope to see you on the course/at a Catapult Connect call soon. In the meantime, I know that Nicola Twiston Davies Duncan Dalzel-Job Alex Pitt Mitch Bradford Saira Chaudry Pete Domican Ginnie Dallard Frederick Leuschner grace olson-davidson Adarsh Nalam Eike Post Rebecca Beck Caroline Marsh Nrinder Janis Chan Caoimhe Kelly Anastasia Trifonoff Kevin Withane will be able to add to this conversation with their experiences!
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Hey Guys, I’ve recently joined, my previous corporate background was IT in financial services for 20 years. Over the last 5 years, I’ve been working on my own businesses in property, health, and wellness, and acquiring eCommerce businesses.
I’m just coming to the end of an MBA with The Power Business School. I am very keen to develop a portfolio career.
I have a lot of value I can bring from helping organisations ensure their technology is aligned with the commercial side of the business, all too often I see businesses frustrated with technology because it’s not delivering what they need it to and its seen as an expense as opposed to an enabler
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Welcome Darren! A great introduction – we’re positive you’ll find lots of interesting people to connect to within our community!
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Darren, I am going through a similar process. I have come across Portfolio tech pitches before and it is not always easy to spot the client gain. If you want to exchange candid feedback, I would be happy to have a chat.