How I can help
30 years of enterprise software.
Now working for your exit.
I work directly with pre-seed and seed-stage SaaS CEOs — no associates, no boilerplate decks. Pick the engagement that fits your stage.
16+acquisitions led
$300M+M&A transactions executed
30+years enterprise software
100%principal-led — you work with John directly
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Most requested
Competitive Intelligence & Battlecards
Win more deals with field-ready battlecards, win-loss analysis, and real-time competitor tracking built on primary research.
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AI-powered
AI-Accelerated Strategy Sprints
ICP definition, GTM strategy, and positioning delivered in days — not months — using AI-augmented research methods.
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Fractional advisory
Strategic Advisory Services
Ongoing advisory covering M&A readiness, pricing strategy, and investor-grade positioning for early-stage SaaS CEOs.
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Background
About John & DevelopmentCorporate
KnowledgeWare, Sterling Software, 30+ years building and selling enterprise software companies. The operating background behind the advice.
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Engagement options
How to Hire Me
Project-based, retainer, or fractional engagements. Transparent scoping, no long onboarding cycles, direct access from day one.
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30 minutes. No pitch, no deck. A direct conversation about your competitive situation and what it’ll take to win.
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