Client List
The following is a partial list of some of our recent clients.
Top U.S. fixed/mobile operator
Working with the CTO office, we provided a Telco 2.0 strategy and business model alternatives, and surveyed Web 2.0 and Voice 2.0 application providers to shortlist those who could utilize key network assets, exposed by the operator as web services.
International network infrastructure provider
We provided a partnership model for working with innovative Web 2.0 application companies that would drive more demand for their Service Delivery Platform. In the process we surveyed 450+ applications companies to get to a shortlist of five key application partner opportunities with identified value-add user scenarios, APIs and integration points and most appropriate business model.
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Europe-based telecom web services infrastructure and platform provider
For Aepona we provided a strategy and business model framework to engage more directly with applications companies, surveyed a large number of applications providers and prioritized the key focus categories, sized the addressable market by building a proprietary model and undertook direct business development with the first few of these apps providers.
"During a time of transition in our company, Ideas and Plans was instrumental in helping us structure our Web 2.0 and Voice 2.0 applications strategy, working closely with our team across three locations. Their work helped Aepona to formulate a number of new initiatives, and we have seen clear results from the partner business development activities they initiated on our behalf."
-- Michael Crossey, VP Marketing, Aepona
Video transcoding chip manufacturer
We provided business case development for fund-raising, product management for both online and mobile video distribution and ROI models for advertising.
Founder developing an innovative geographic information service
We helped the founder complete a Series A round with a top tier venture capital firm. We are serving as chairman of the board and marketing advisor.
Early stage mobile social network
We helped to develop a North American marketing strategy and lead the identity, branding and website launch.
A specialized handset developer
For Sonim Technologies, we first identified specific location-based services partners and established relationships for end-to-end enterprise services. Then we developed an all-new investor presentation crisply defining and articulating the company strategy and proof points to support the next round of funding. Subsequently we provided a process and framework, analysis and data to help the management team reach conclusions about their companion services strategy. Currently we are executing on one of the market opportunties identified in an interim General Manager role. We also serve on the company's advisory board.
"Ideas and Plans is a key part of our winning team, consistently bringing critical thinking and the highest quality work to our strategy process and helping us sharpen our approach so we are more effective in our investor relations and with our strategic partners."
-- Bob Plaschke, CEO, Sonim Technologies
Mid-stage mobile advertising provider
We provided due diligence for potential merger and acquisition candidates.
Mid-stage managed service provider of handset phonebook backup
We undertook M&A landcape and strategy work as a precursor to engaging an investment bank, and business development work with handset manufacturers.
North American Venture Capital Firm
We performed market and customer due diligence in preparation for a follow-on investment in a portfolio company with a platform for real-time mobile IP services business intelligence for operators
Seed Stage and Incubation
Here are some of the companies our partners have been involved in as board members and advisors - where our involvement began before the A-round of venture capital was raised.
