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Top Transformer Key Findings
• Over-emphasis on company's current size/revenues without looking for evidence of
innovation/differentiation and clear inflection point
• Over-emphasis on entrepreneur "passion" and "role model potential" without looking or
entrepreneur's ability to innovate and grow
• "Social impact" must be paired with high-growth potential and ambition—without
growth the social impact goals are rarely achieved
• Can this company add hundreds/thousands of jobs over next few years? (Transformers
are expected to spike on job growth)
• Is the entrepreneur/leadership team aligned around a vision for accelerating growth?
• If the company is a family business, does the entrepreneur have equity control and clear
decision-making authority?
• Does this company have the necessary innovation/differentiation and business model
to capture market growth potential? Or will it get bypassed by more innovative players?
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Key Takeaways and Acid Test Questions for: TRANSFORMER
