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Howard H. Thaw

Halifax, Canada

Business Evolutionist - Fixer.

You are, where you are - regardless of how you got there. Now what?

My expertise is to deal with today's reality - map out options - and then deliver (and execute) the plan on how to get to where you want to be. .

I’m brutally honest; undeniably passionate and incessantly persistent in all of my engagements - with the entrepreneurial and business know-how and know-why that only comes from doing it many times – and doing it successfully.

$8.33/min

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Due Diligence

Investment due diligence - will provide a qualified opinion on an investment opportunity.

Sanity check due diligence - will provide a snap shot of where the company and management are - and identify options.

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Executive Coaching

Whether it's preparing for a Board Meeting, developing a strategic plan, networking or dealing with a really challenging business problem or crisis - I can help with sage, pragmatic advice and guidance.

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Startups - Transforming Ideas Into Reality

Whether you want to build a company or spin out a new product or service, I will help you nurture your ideas, create and protect intellectual property, and lead the execution required to bring your ideas to life.

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Building Momentum - Execution Counts

Strategy is Important, But it is Execution that Counts.

Identifying and pursuing new markets requires recognizing the specific opportunities that lie at the intersection of consumer/customer needs, industry trends, and your ability to deliver with a sustainable business model – and the tactical strategy necessary for entering, executing and winning. I will help you focus on the prize and deliver with a passion that is contagious.

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Fixing Company Problems. Dealing With Crisis.

Confront Crisis - Triumph Over Adversity.

Someone has thrown a wrench into your best-laid plans. Now what? Face it, fight it and defeat it. I will work with you to deal with adversity, underperformance, distress, indiscretion or crisis by helping you understand where you are, where you want to go, how to get there and whom you need to bring with you.

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Exit Strategy - Selling Companies

Maximize EXIT Value.

Building business value is a systematic process – and it’s no small task to realize the strategic value from a business in today’s economy. Since value is in the eyes of the particular buyer, I will work with you to identify, capture and maximize your “value enhancers” to help maximize your exit.

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Howard is an amazing guy to work with. Endlessly upbeat, creative in a way that is completely orthogonal to anything that I've ever experienced, and completely results oriented. There's nothing this guy can't do, or doesn't know how to do. Whether it's writing, critiquing, and pitching a business plan, or fixing a stuck pressure pump on your well, Howard's your man.

Alec Saunders Source: LinkedIn

My collaboration with Howard began before M-Venture and continues today. All who work with him benefit from the clarity of his vision and his commitment to your vision. We worked across 3 countries-US/Canada/UK. He shepharded the initaitive with the utmost professionalism. Once connected with Howard, do whatever it takes to stay connected...you will have access to a powerful resource.

Becky Smith Source: LinkedIn

Howard Thaw stands out as a true innovator and entrepreneur. He is both a creative and critical thinker with keen insights and extremely high standards of value. Having collaborated with him was a great pleasure and I would urge others to do so. He brings unique skills, perspectives and analysis to the table whenever he is present. I look forward to our continued cooperation on projects whenever possible.

Fulvio Ciano Source: LinkedIn

Whether it’s creating new products and expanding into new markets or facing a change in direction Howard consistently delivered results for us, with an unrivaled commitment and passion.

Howard was able to quickly decipher complex problems, see opportunities, navigate risks and create practical and pragmatic deliverables that solved our challenges. His practical, insightful advice consistently got straight to the heart of the business issues.

Howard’s in-depth and diverse business knowledge, experience, network, friendly, down-to-earth manner and willingness to use and align all those assets has kept me coming back to him - time and again over the past decade for his wisdom and guidance in both the private, as well as public sectors.

Adam Somer Source: LinkedIn

Howard is a true Visionary, and Entrepreneurs' Forum is so proud to have him as a volunteer advisor for our clients. He provides clear cut strategies and expertise when you ask him for direction. Howard's ability to assess the potential and/or current state of an organization effectively is so laser-focused, and always right on target. Howard is a fantastic mentor for me personally, and is a role model and Leader in our business community!

Kathleen Rayworth Source: LinkedIn

Howard Thaw is one of the most talented, forward-thinking, entrepreneurs I have I ever known. Since 1994 we have mutually worked on many projects and he never ceases to amaze me with his creativity, insightfulness, and absolute brilliance. Additionally, I could not have any higher regard for Howard's individual values. Throughout our long relationship he has unwaveringly demonstrated complete honesty and integrity when we collaborated and when I sought his advice. I am honored to know Howard and have worked with him all these years.

Larry McJunkin Source: LinkedIn

His listening skills, understanding, intuition, compassion and sincerity make Howard Thaw a truly amazing coach, mentor and business partner. My personal experience with Howard changed my direction, my motivation and my professional career.

Sandy McIntosh Source: LinkedIn

It's rare to meet a visionary leader who is also an excellent listener. collaborator and coach. Howard is all of those and more. Able to see beyond boundaries to test different possibilities for solving a problem, Howard explains and teaches his organization so that they are all on the same page and eager to share in the solution. Howard is also an unusually good communicator in public forums. This rare talent is extremely useful whether presenting to investors, to professional organizations or as a speaker at conferences and conventions. He is an excellent all-around executive, good in solving complicated strategic problems, with the depth to focus in on the details of what needs to be done to drive success.

Gail Buerger Kerr Source: LinkedIn

"Simply put....Howard is one of those unique, skilled individuals who you would pick to either LEAD or take into battle with you and know that your back was covered whatever the situation.

He wrote the book on loyalty, ethics and friendship. Super Smart - he is always there to provide business guidance and strategy. Howard commands a wealth of knowledge in Business, Technology, funding and governance processes, and his network of contacts is astounding.

He is an out of the box thinker and is great at "connecting the dots" in complex projects. I count myself lucky to have Howard as both a colleague and friend."

William Vablais Source: LinkedIn

I have known Howard for several years, though my colleague Saar Fabrikant. Howard is a true IT/Start up visionary. He is a quick study understanding what a new company is looking to do and has a strong knowledge of business practices to ensure that your start up speaks the right language.

I am happy to give Howard an unqualified recommendation

Martin MacKinnon Source: LinkedIn

Simply put....Howard is one of those unique, skilled individuals who you would pick to take into battle with you and know that your back was covered whatever the situation.

he wrote the book on loyalty, ethics and friendship. super smart he is always there to provide business guidance and strategy. Howard commands a wealth of knowledge in business, technology, funding processes, and his network of contacts is astounding.
He is an out of the box thinker and is great at "connecting the dots" in complex projects. i count myself lucky to have Howard as both a colleague and friend.

William Vablais Source: LinkedIn

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