Book now available online
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Book now available online 〰️
“I have never seen anything more impactful on the scaling process than getting your human resources right. Sonia outlines a concrete summary of the critical elements that should be assessed during the due diligence process. It perfectly matches the factors that matter in my experience.”
Daniel Beutler, former President or Trainline Intl. , leader of two exits within three years, author of Exit Ahead, The Scale-Up Playbook.
"Most investors do rigorous financial due diligence and then wing it on people. That's exactly where deals go sideways. As a former Inc. 500 CEO and exit planning advisor who now coaches founder-CEOs through scale and exit, I see firsthand how personality dynamics, team cohesion, and founder self-awareness make or break a venture long before the financials become the issue.
Sonia's Human Factor Health Check methodology brings the scientific rigor this space has badly needed and turns data into the kind of actionable insight that actually helps investors make better decisions and helps founders grow into the role the business needs them to play."
Bruce Eckeldt, Coaching CEOs to Scale & Exit Faster with Less Drama + 5X Inc 500 CEO + Inc.com Contributor (2016) + Podcast Host of From Angel To Exit + Scaling Up & 3HAG/Metronomics Coach + Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), author of SPRINGBOARD: A Founder's Guide to Selling Your Company With Purpose, Clarity, and a Vision for What's Next
"This book takes an interesting approach to entrepreneurship by focusing less on strategy and more on the human side of building a company. I found that perspective refreshing because it highlights the importance of relationships, leadership, and team dynamics.
The author explains ideas clearly and offers thoughtful insights into how people influence the success of a business. It made me think about how personality, communication, and decision making play a huge role in whether a start up actually thrives.
While the book does touch on business concepts, it keeps the focus on people rather than numbers, which makes it feel accessible and engaging.
By the end I felt like I had gained a better understanding of the human challenges involved in entrepreneurship. It is an insightful and practical read for anyone interested in how businesses actually function behind the scenes".
NetGalley Review
With 70% of start-ups failing—and 80% of these failures attributed to people—this book delves into one of the most overlooked yet critical aspects of venture success: the human factor.
It introduces a proven methodology for evaluating co-founders and the wider employee base of scaling companies during the due diligence process (DD).
Aimed at investors, founders, due diligence providers and HR practitioners, it goes beyond theory, sharing practical guidance and case studies on assessing and managing team dynamics, while navigating the subtle power imbalances in investment contexts.
Readers will learn about the “Human Factor Health Check” (HFHC), a robust methodology that integrates standard industry practices, while setting new benchmarks for evaluating start-up teams.
Having expanded internationally with a multi-lingual team, the Human Factor Health Check assessment methodology has received consistent praise from investors and start-up CEOs alike. This book aims to become a go-to resource for cracking the human side of start-up success, inspiring professionalism and delivering actionable insights for stakeholders.
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