The VCM Playbook: 3 Pillars for Search CEOs to Maximize Exit Value
Search CEOs: Stop VCM friction. Learn 3 actionable pillars to recruit niche operators, engineer alignment with shared KPIs, and guarantee maximum EBITDA for your exit multiple.
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Empowering Your Journey with Expert Resources
The Operating Partner Pathway: From Fractional to Investor-Trusted
The Operating Partner Pathway by Five Experts helps fractional executives and experienced operators move from short-term projects to investor-trusted roles. Build credibility, visibility, and a repeatable value creation framework in three live founder-led sessions.
Why the First 90 Days Decide the Next Five Years
The first 90 days after acquisition define success. Discover how Five Experts’ Five90 Framework turns early momentum into lasting value creation.
From Diligence to Value Creation: Redefining What “Operational Readiness” Means
Discover how Five Experts helps investors bridge the gap between financial diligence and execution through GTM operational readiness assessments.
Investor Partnerships for Search CEOs: How to Lead With Alignment, Not Approval
Learn how Search and ETA CEOs can turn investor relationships into value-creation partnerships. Discover best practices for communication, trust-building, and post-acquisition alignment that drive stronger board dynamics and faster growth.
Post-Acquisition Leadership: How to Lead the Company You Just Bought
The CEOs who thrive post-acquisition are those who quickly understand that leadership, not ownership, is the new job.
Culture After the Close: How to Build the Company You Actually Bought
When you acquire a business, you’re not just buying financials, contracts, or customers — you’re inheriting a culture. And whether you recognize it on day one or not, that culture will determine how fast (or how painfully) your value creation plan takes hold.
Building Culture in the First 90 Days After Acquisition: Lessons for Search CEOs
When a new CEO steps into a company after acquisition, they inherit more than financial statements and customer contracts — they inherit a culture they didn’t create. And in the ETA world, where leadership transitions are often abrupt, how you handle those first 90 days determines whether people lean in… or pull back.
Simplifying Ownership to Accelerate Value Creation: Five Experts Announces Partnership with Carta
Both Five Experts and Carta share a common goal — helping the next generation of companies and investors operate with clarity, confidence, and speed. This partnership reflects our continued commitment to simplifying the operational and structural layers that slow down execution so leadership teams can focus on what drives enterprise value.
Execution in Weeks, Not Months: Why CEOs Choose Five Experts
If you’re the CEO of a PE-backed or growth company, you already know the clock is ticking the day the deal closes. The board expects results. Your team is stretched. Hiring takes longer than you want. And strategy decks don’t solve problems on their own.
The Future of Value Creation Playbooks
At Five Experts, we’ve spent the past several months in deep conversation with investors, growth companies, and seasoned operators. One theme has been clear: playbooks are evolving, and the companies who adapt first will win.
The Future of the Connected Venue: Why AI and Data Will Decide Who Thrives and Who Gets Left Behind
Mobile ordering and cashless apps aren’t enough. The future of connected venues lies in unified data and AI that predict, personalize, and improve every fan experience - from in-seat delivery to dynamic operations.
Rethinking Value Creation for Small & Mid-Sized Private Equity Firms
Five Experts helps small & mid-sized PE firms extend value creation without $7M+ operating teams. Access outcome-based playbooks, fractional operators, and measurable ROI to accelerate revenue, margin, and enterprise value.
The State of Value Creation in Private Equity
2025 Report on the State of Value Creation
Building Value Creation Teams for First-Time CEOs
Building Value Creation Teams for First-Time CEOs
The 5x5x5 Value Creation Framework
The 5x5x5 Framework for value creation
Five Experts Guide: Adjusting Your Sales Strategy in a Downturn
Five Experts Value Creation Guide: Adjusting Your Sales Strategy in a Downturn
AI and the Rise of Fractional Work: Why the Future of Growth Is On-Demand
AI has changed the pace of execution. Startups can build MVPs in weeks, test dozens of GTM angles in days, and iterate on product in real-time. But with that speed comes pressure: How do you scale operations, finance, legal, product, and marketing without bloating your team or burning runway?
Laid Off — Now What? How to Transition into High-Impact Fractional Work
Startups and growth-stage companies increasingly rely on fractional executives to move fast, stay lean, and get expert guidance without committing to full-time overhead. If you’ve recently been laid off, this is your opportunity to redefine your career on your terms — and still drive high-impact results.
Why Venture Capital Firms Are Turning to Fractional Executives to Unlock Portfolio Value
VC firms aren’t just recommending advisors. They’re building out flexible value creation teams, made up of fractional talent ready to guide founders through the most volatile and important stretch of their company’s journey: the first five years post-investment.
Why Smart CEOs Are Building On-Demand Value Creation Teams
In today’s high-stakes startup landscape, every hour matters. Speed, precision, and timing can make or break the trajectory of a growth-stage company. That’s why smart CEOs are shifting away from the traditional model of full-time hires or long-term consultants — and instead building on-demand value creation teams made up of experienced operators who can be tapped hourly, exactly when needed.
Want Best Practices For Client Engagement?
Every expert session on Five is an opportunity to build trust and deliver real value. This guide shares best practices for preparing, communicating, and leading high-impact sessions with growth companies and investment firms.
A 12-Month Thought Leadership Guide to Best Practices
This 12-month Thought Leadership Guide is your roadmap to building credibility, attracting high-growth companies, and standing out as a trusted expert in the Five network.
Profile Optimization
Optimize your expert profile to increase visibility and attract the right opportunities. This quick guide helps you highlight your value, position your expertise, and stand out to startups and investment firms.
Navigating the Shifting Power Dynamic: How Expert Executives Can Seize Control of Their Careers
The changing dynamics of today's economy are prompting professionals to re-evaluate traditional career paths.
Building a Thriving Culture After a CEO Acquisition
Building a thriving culture after a CEO acquisition requires a thoughtful, inclusive, and sustained effort.
Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Addressing the Unique Needs of Women Founders
By acknowledging and addressing the unique needs of women founders, we can create a more equitable and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
AI: The Growth Catalyst of the 21st Century
As AI continues to evolve at a rapid pace, businesses that embrace these trends will be best positioned to accelerate growth, gain a competitive advantage, and shape the future of their industries.
Fueling the Climb: How Early-Stage Growth Companies Extend Their Finances
By strategically combining these approaches, early-stage growth companies can effectively extend their finances, fuel their expansion, and lay the groundwork for long-term success.
When to Hire a VP of Sales: Building a Growth Foundation Early
By strategically utilizing on-demand sales experts, companies can lay a solid foundation for growth, optimize their sales efforts, and accelerate their path to success, making the eventual transition to a full-time VP of Sales smoother and more effective.
From Sketchbook to Storefront: How On-Demand Experts Helped a New Clothing Line Launch
For aspiring entrepreneurs, the on-demand economy offers a powerful toolkit for turning their vision into a reality.
Why Small Businesses Need On-Demand Experts to Fuel Growth
On-demand experts provide a valuable resource, offering the specialized knowledge, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness that these businesses need to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth.