The Readiness Lab Blog
Insights and ideas for business owners building real enterprise value—before, during, and beyond the exit.
Welcoming Derick Jiwan: a strategic advisor built for what’s next.
We’re glad to welcome Derick Jiwan to Agora Strategic Consulting Group as an Associate Advisor.
Derick brings 10+ years across corporate strategy, startup growth, financial modeling, and ag-tech commercialization. His career has been built around one belief: the companies that win are the ones that invest in readiness before it becomes urgent.
That’s the same thing we believe at Agora.
Why Your Readiness Score Matters More Than Your Valuation
Most business owners think their valuation is the ultimate scorecard. But a valuation is just a snapshot in time. The Readiness Quotient™ goes deeper: it measures how prepared your business really is across seven categories, gives you a roadmap to improve, and builds the confidence buyers want to see.
Welcoming Wally Beecroft: A Proven Leader Joining Agora’s Growing Team
Agora is proud to welcome Wally Beecroft as our newest Senior Strategic Advisor. With 35+ years of executive leadership, board-level governance, and successful exits under his belt, Wally brings deep strategic insight and people-first rigor to our clients.
Some Exciting News from Agora: Same Mission, Sharper Tools
Agora’s mission remains unchanged—but the way we deliver it just leveled up. Discover our refined look, the launch of the Readiness Quotient™, the formalized Readiness Roadmap™, and the addition of Jessica Archer to our world-class advisory team.