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Total Executive Placements
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Portfolio Companies
83%
All Time Placements Still in Seat
Horizontal and Vertical Experience
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Bespoke Blog Series on US Market Leaders
From Deal Flow to Talent Flow: A Q&A with Vivek Batra of Alphaskill
I recently spoke with Vivek Batra, Partner at Alphaskill. Our firms share a commitment to client success via executive search—Bespoke’s expertise in the U.S. and Alphaskill’s network across Europe. In this conversation, we cover the market, challenges of securing top-tier talent, and strategic leadership in new markets.
Execution and Measuring Success in the US Market for European Software or SaaS Companies
By focusing on the selection and development of the right US country leader, European private equity firms can significantly enhance their chances of successfully scaling software companies in the US market. This leader’s ability to integrate strategic vision, operational expertise, and cultural adaptability will be the cornerstone of a thriving US presence.
Building a Holistic US Market Entry Strategy with the Right Leader for Your European Software or SaaS Company
This week, we delve into the critical components of a comprehensive go-to-market (GTM) plan and the balance between leveraging HQ resources and developing local capabilities.
End Markets Include
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Cyber Security
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Ed Tech
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GovTech
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Human Capital Management
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Legal
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MarTech
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Real Estate
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AdTech
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Non-Profit
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and more
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Country Leaders with Strategic Vision
A strategic vision requires the leader to:
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Understand the current European company’s strengths, weaknesses, and competitive positioning.
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Grasp the value creation thesis hypothesized by the private equity firm when acquiring the asset.
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Analyze the US competitive landscape and customer needs.
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Translate this understanding into a specific vision for US market penetration.
Country Leaders with Operational Expertise
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Recognize their own strengths and weaknesses and build a team that can operationalize the country vision.
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Understand the resources needed and secure them, acknowledging the significant investment, particularly in human capital, required to penetrate the US market.
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Be hands-on, willing to get involved in the details, while also building a diverse team capable of driving operational excellence.
Expanding Leadership into the US Market
The Talent Connection
Cultural EQ
- Understand the company’s cultural roots and home country considerations.
- Translate this into a winning US culture that attracts and retains top talent.
- Foster a symbiotic working relationship between US operations and those in the home country, ensuring cultural alignment and collaboration.
Holistic Leadership
- Grasping US market dynamics and helping the company position its product effectively.
- Developing a cost-effective go-to-market strategy that aligns with US customer purchasing habits.
- Creating a delivery model that supports successful adoption of the software product.
- Establishing a support model that addresses the holistic needs of US customers, ensuring customer retention.
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Partnering with Bespoke Partners for Leadership Success
Bespoke Partners stands out as the premier firm focused exclusively on executive recruiting and leadership advisory services for software and SaaS companies in the United States. Here’s why Bespoke Partners is the ideal choice for finding the right country leader:
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Proven Track Record
Bespoke-placed executives have led their companies through exits and more than 425 acquisitions, totaling over $135 billion in value.
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Extensive Network
The firm has successfully recruited over 1,000 top-performing leaders into private equity portfolio companies, including CEOs, CFOs, CROs, CMOs, CPOs, CTOs, CIOs, CHROs, Board Members, Operating Partners, Vice Presidents, and more.
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Specialized Expertise
Bespoke Partners has conducted over 25 country manager searches specifically for private equity firms, demonstrating deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in scaling businesses internationally.
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Efficiency and Success Rate
Utilizing a unique, data-driven methodology, Bespoke completes searches in typically half the industry average time with a 95% placement success rate. Their process identifies leaders who will drive growth and minimize the risk of C-suite mis-hiring.
Your full-spectrum human capital partner
Bespoke Partners is the leading software executive search firm and the top private equity recruiter. We have transformed hundreds of companies with our recruiting expertise in: CEOs, CFOs, CROs, CMOs, CSOs, CCOs, CCSOs, CHROs, CPOs, CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, VPs of Engineering, VPs of Marketing, VPs of Sales, VPs of Product, VPs of Customer Success, VPs of HR, VPs of Operations, Controllers, VPs of FP&A, Presidents, GMs, Board Members, Operating Partners and many more.