Sustaining the Growth Trajectory: Intelligent Risk Taking for Technology CompaniesDeloitte Insights podcast |
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Growth is a goal for most organizations. However, for technology companies, growth is a strategic imperative, and rapid growth comes with a set of evolving risks. The technology industry is dynamic and fluid, lending itself to a constant flux of threats, but also plenty of opportunities. A threat that might severely impede a technology company at one stage of its lifecycle — such as the unexpected pullout of an important strategic partner — may dissipate over time as products are released and consistent revenue streams are established. Yet the disappearance of one risk will often be accompanied by the appearance of another.
Highlights:
- The growth rate for most technology companies reaches a plateau at a certain stage. How can risk management be used to help companies avoid “flatlining?”
- Innovation fuels technology companies more so than any other industry. What are some ways the concept of Risk Intelligence can be used to foster innovation?
- What issues should technology companies consider when embarking on a merger or acquisition?
- The act of pursuing capital and courting investors can be a time-consuming task for executives, especially in these current economic times. How can an effective risk analysis help technology companies gain efficient access to capital?
Guests:
Mark Jensen, U.S. Audit and Enterprise Risk Services Technology leader, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Eric Openshaw, vice chairman and U.S. Technology leader, Deloitte LLP
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