Early stage founders and CEOs looking to scale

I help early-stage CEOs and founders grow their business within 90 days

Whether it's aligning your team, leveraging AI, or preparing for a successful exit,
I provide the structure and strategies that make a real difference in scaling your business.

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Clients I’ve worked with

20+

Years Guiding Early-Stage CEOs

150+

Businesses Transformed

50%+

Client Exits Successfully Completed

What clients say

Read testimonials from our satisfied clients

"As a co-founder and CEO I engaged David in 2010 to support us in getting the strategy and planning right in order that we were able to grow business in an effective and efficient manner. From 2010 to 2015 we more than trebled revenue and increased the team from 18 to 35 permanent employees. David’s direct no-nonsense approach played a crucial role in achieving these and other key business goals."
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Andrew Ball

Co-founder & CEO, Peak Indicators Limited

"I have been working with David Cheesman on various technology and management projects over the last 15 years – inspired by his creativity and always impressed by the significant tangible results and by the measurable bottom-line impact that we achieved together."
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Selçuk Boydak

Founder, Boydak Consulting

"As a co-founder and CEO, I engaged David in 2012 to refine our business strategy and develop a long-term plan for increasing our enterprise value. Since our founding in 2001, this was the first time we engaged an advisor to help us at this critical crossroads for our business. His passionate and disciplined approach helped us transform our business, scaling up to over $25M in annual revenue. In 2022, we sold to Accenture, achieving a significant milestone. David played a crucial role in this success."
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Tim Wise

Co-founder & CEO, Advocate

"David Cheesman's guidance was incredibly impactful. His practical, experience-based advice helped our firm accelerate growth and maintain profitability, aiming to build a sustainable business attractive to future equity partners. He identified three key areas to focus on, leading to more effective client outreach, appropriate staff growth, and rapid business expansion. His insights added significant value to our firm."
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Ernst Renner

Founder and CEO, Neos

"As a co-founder and CEO I engaged David in 2010 to support us in getting the strategy and planning right in order that we were able to grow business in an effective and efficient manner. From 2010 to 2015 we more than trebled revenue and increased the team from 18 to 35 permanent employees. David’s direct no-nonsense approach played a crucial role in achieving these and other key business goals."
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Andrew Ball

Co-founder & CEO, Peak Indicators Limited

"I have been working with David Cheesman on various technology and management projects over the last 15 years – inspired by his creativity and always impressed by the significant tangible results and by the measurable bottom-line impact that we achieved together."
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Selçuk Boydak

Founder, Boydak Consulting

"As a co-founder and CEO, I engaged David in 2012 to refine our business strategy and develop a long-term plan for increasing our enterprise value. Since our founding in 2001, this was the first time we engaged an advisor to help us at this critical crossroads for our business. His passionate and disciplined approach helped us transform our business, scaling up to over $25M in annual revenue. In 2022, we sold to Accenture, achieving a significant milestone. David played a crucial role in this success."
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Tim Wise

Co-founder & CEO, Advocate

"David Cheesman's guidance was incredibly impactful. His practical, experience-based advice helped our firm accelerate growth and maintain profitability, aiming to build a sustainable business attractive to future equity partners. He identified three key areas to focus on, leading to more effective client outreach, appropriate staff growth, and rapid business expansion. His insights added significant value to our firm."
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Ernst Renner

Founder and CEO, Neos

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How I can help

Growing a business can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with the complexities of scaling, staffing, and optimising operations.

I specialise in helping early-stage founders & CEOs move from reactive to proactive — turning challenges into structured opportunities with proven, actionable steps.

I’ve built and scaled businesses to multi-million turnovers in the past 40 years, and along the way, I’ve learned how to avoid common pitfalls that early-stage founders face — whether it’s share structures, team alignment, or funding strategies. I bring that same experience to your business.

From strategy and funding to recruitment, compensation, and sales — I cover every aspect needed to scale your business.

Partnering with me means less stress, more growth, and a clear direction for the future.

Achieve growth using my proven strategies.
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With my experience at IBM, WCI, and Equiteq, I’ve helped over 150 companies — ranging from early-stage startups to multi-million turnover businesses — scale up, grow profitably, and prepare for successful exits. I know what it takes to create real growth for SMEs, and I’m here to help you do the same.

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You can either keep trying to figure it out yourself or get help from someone who has done it successfully many times.

I offer everything you need:

  • Tailored mentorship and consulting
  • Growth strategies that work
  • AI integration to make your business more efficient

Growth in just 90 days

Read testimonials from our satisfied clients

"As a co-founder and CEO I engaged David in 2010 to support us in getting the strategy and planning right in order that we were able to grow business in an effective and efficient manner. From 2010 to 2015 we more than trebled revenue and increased the team from 18 to 35 permanent employees. David’s direct no-nonsense approach played a crucial role in achieving these and other key business goals."
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Andrew Ball

Co-founder & CEO, Peak Indicators Limited

"I have been working with David Cheesman on various technology and management projects over the last 15 years – inspired by his creativity and always impressed by the significant tangible results and by the measurable bottom-line impact that we achieved together."
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Selçuk Boydak

Founder, Boydak Consulting

"As a co-founder and CEO, I engaged David in 2012 to refine our business strategy and develop a long-term plan for increasing our enterprise value. Since our founding in 2001, this was the first time we engaged an advisor to help us at this critical crossroads for our business. His passionate and disciplined approach helped us transform our business, scaling up to over $25M in annual revenue. In 2022, we sold to Accenture, achieving a significant milestone. David played a crucial role in this success."
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Tim Wise

Co-founder & CEO, Advocate

"David Cheesman's guidance was incredibly impactful. His practical, experience-based advice helped our firm accelerate growth and maintain profitability, aiming to build a sustainable business attractive to future equity partners. He identified three key areas to focus on, leading to more effective client outreach, appropriate staff growth, and rapid business expansion. His insights added significant value to our firm."
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Ernst Renner

Founder and CEO, Neos

"As a co-founder and CEO I engaged David in 2010 to support us in getting the strategy and planning right in order that we were able to grow business in an effective and efficient manner. From 2010 to 2015 we more than trebled revenue and increased the team from 18 to 35 permanent employees. David’s direct no-nonsense approach played a crucial role in achieving these and other key business goals."
peak limited logo

Andrew Ball

Co-founder & CEO, Peak Indicators Limited

"I have been working with David Cheesman on various technology and management projects over the last 15 years – inspired by his creativity and always impressed by the significant tangible results and by the measurable bottom-line impact that we achieved together."
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Selçuk Boydak

Founder, Boydak Consulting

"As a co-founder and CEO, I engaged David in 2012 to refine our business strategy and develop a long-term plan for increasing our enterprise value. Since our founding in 2001, this was the first time we engaged an advisor to help us at this critical crossroads for our business. His passionate and disciplined approach helped us transform our business, scaling up to over $25M in annual revenue. In 2022, we sold to Accenture, achieving a significant milestone. David played a crucial role in this success."
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Tim Wise

Co-founder & CEO, Advocate

"David Cheesman's guidance was incredibly impactful. His practical, experience-based advice helped our firm accelerate growth and maintain profitability, aiming to build a sustainable business attractive to future equity partners. He identified three key areas to focus on, leading to more effective client outreach, appropriate staff growth, and rapid business expansion. His insights added significant value to our firm."
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Ernst Renner

Founder and CEO, Neos

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I’m confident I can help you grow, streamline, and future-proof your business.

That’s why I guarantee results in 90 days — or I’ll continue working with you at no additional cost until you start seeing results.

That’s a guarantee.

Book a free call

(There’s no obligation to work together and at the very least you’ll walk away with some actionable steps that you can take to start taking your business to the next level)

My simple 3-step process

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Step 1: Discovery Call

We’ll start with a deep-dive strategy session — think of it as an in-depth interview. During this call, we’ll cover:
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- How your business got to where it is today
- The challenges you’re facing
- Your growth goals and your ideal client profile

This step gives me everything I need to build a tailored strategy and plan that aligns with your vision.

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Step 2: Plan & Execute

Once the strategy session is complete, I’ll create a customised growth plan that includes actionable steps, AI solutions, and clear goals for your business. We’ll hold weekly calls to ensure:

- You stay on track
- Challenges are addressed in real-time
- Adjustments are made as necessary

I’ll help you implement the plan, guiding you through each step to ensure it’s effective and sustainable.

Step 3: Scale & Grow

Once the strategy is fully in motion, we’ll focus on delivering measurable results. I’ll help you scale your business by:

- Tracking key performance indicators
- Refining your processes for maximum efficiency
- Ensuring long-term, sustainable growth

This is all about turning your roadmap into reality, ensuring your business thrives well into the future.

Ready to take your business to new heights?

Book your free strategy call today!
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