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Create a 6-slide presentation titled 'San Francisco Science (SFS) – The Case for the Consultant Model'. Slide 1: Introduction – The Natural Evolution - SFS as the logical evolution of Jerry Sanders’ career bridging raw tech and commercial deals. - Career pattern: Shaw Group, Hyatt International, NeoVision, X-Cardia. - Insight: SFS should be a strategic consultancy, not a manufacturer. Slide 2: Value via Early Judgment - SFS sells judgment, not execution. - Example: Cybro Medical acquisition ($125k → X-Cardia boost). - Value lies in identifying and positioning opportunities others overlook. Slide 3: Leveraging the Network - SFS monetizes relationships – a 'Front Door' monopoly. - Key people: McHenry, Sanders, Shmulewitz. - Neutral consulting model preserves trust with inventors and buyers. Slide 4: Consulting-Grade Capabilities - Founders’ skills align with advisory work: translation, packaging, credibility. - Evidence: 'Fool’s Gold' fix, psychological packaging, credibility playbook. Slide 5: Psychology & Way of Working - Consultant model fits founders’ short attention spans. - Portfolio approach → multiple fast-moving deals. - Risk aversion via consulting revenue (no own-capital investment). Slide 6: Conclusion – The Merchant Bank Model - Challenge: scalability, mitigated by focusing on high-value deals. - Revenue via retainers + success fees. - Aligns with founders’ style: high-margin deal factory, not an incubator.
Argues San Francisco Science (SFS) should evolve into a strategic consultancy leveraging founders' judgment, networks, and skills for high-margin deals via retainers + success fees, avoiding manufactu
This title slide for San Francisco Science (SFS) features the main text "The Case for the Consultant Model." The subtitle elaborates with "The strategic case for adopting a consultancy model."
The strategic case for adopting a consultancy model.
SFS represents the logical evolution of Jerry Sanders’ career, bridging technology and deals, following his pattern at Shaw Group, Hyatt International, NeoVision, and X-Cardia. The key insight positions SFS as a strategic consultancy rather than a manufacturer.
SFS sells judgment rather than execution, as demonstrated by the Cybro Medical acquisition that turned $125k into a significant X-Cardia boost. The slide emphasizes identifying overlooked opportunities and capturing value via early, expert insight.
Source: SFS sells judgment, not execution. Example: Cybro Medical acquisition ($125k → X-Cardia boost). Value in identifying & positioning overlooked opportunities.
The slide "Leveraging the Network" highlights the SFS Network Monopoly on the left, where SFS monetizes exclusive relationships as the 'Front Door' monopoly with key players like McHenry, Sanders, and Shmulewitz, providing unmatched access to deals. On the right, it describes Neutral Consulting Trust, which preserves trust with inventors and buyers by enabling unbiased positioning of opportunities without conflicts.
| SFS Network Monopoly | Neutral Consulting Trust |
|---|---|
| SFS monetizes exclusive relationships as the 'Front Door' monopoly. Key players: McHenry, Sanders, Shmulewitz. This network provides unmatched access to deals. | Neutral consulting preserves trust with inventors and buyers. Enables unbiased positioning of opportunities without conflicts. |
Founders excel in translation, packaging, and credibility building, with the 'Fool’s Gold' fix showcasing their problem-solving prowess. Psychological packaging enhances opportunity appeal, while the credibility playbook establishes a trusted advisory role.
Source: SFS pitch deck
The slide highlights the merchant bank model's key aspects: scalability challenges mitigated by high-value deals, revenue from retainers and success fees, and its fit for founders as a high-margin deal factory rather than an incubator. It closes with a call to embrace this model and adopt the consultant approach to unlock SFS potential.
<ul> <li><strong>Challenge:</strong> Scalability, mitigated by high-value deals</li> <li><strong>Revenue:</strong> Retainers + success fees</li> <li><strong>Fits founders’ style:</strong> High-margin deal factory, not incubator</li> </ul>
<strong>Closing:</strong> Embrace the merchant bank model.
<strong>Call-to-Action:</strong> Adopt the consultant model to unlock SFS potential.
Source: San Francisco Science (SFS) – The Case for the Consultant Model
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