Before investing in a deep-tech company, a venture capital investor asked Scalewell to assess the company’s leadership. We assessed the CEO, CTO and Head of Sales individually, and the executive team as a whole.
Each leader completed psychometric testing, a three-hour competency-based interview and reference checks. We reported on each one’s strengths, development areas, potential and possible derailers, and recommended how to proceed, including development coaching. The team assessment covered the elements of a high-performing team: purpose, vision, goals, processes, behaviours, and how it monitored its own development and performance. It highlighted several areas where the team could improve.
The investor proceeded with the investment. We found no obvious red flags, but serious work would be needed to strengthen leadership and company performance. The development needs we identified were later borne out.
“Incredibly valuable.”
