BUSINESS AND TEAMS

Glenn O’Grady is a business advisor, non-executive director and investor, who specialises in start-up businesses, scaling up and exit strategy.

Glenn helps companies of all sizes scale up their businesses and align intention across senior leadership to have a common business goal and understanding regarding direction. With 20+ years' experience working with household names from Hive to The MailOnline, and founding my own software solutions business GuideSmiths, I specialise in advising businesses from start-up to exit and all in between to enable them to reach their full potential.

Glenn has extensive experience in applying analytical and commercial acumen to business strategy and planning and challenging clients with the right questions. It is important to effectively bring people back to the core of the business, without the cloud of emotion, to work out the changes that will make a real difference to efficiency, service and – ultimately – success.

  • Business
  • Teams

Business

A clear strategy, decision making, technical architecture, financial models, risk management and leadership are all among the key factors that determine which business will thrive and which will struggle.

Teams

It's all about your people and being able to retain them. Establishing a culture, a method and efficient collaboration channels are essential ingredients for high performing teams.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT GLENN O'GRADY

  • Straight talking and to the point, Glenn has a proven track record of working with senior leaders and scaling business. He offers sound advice when the path ahead is unclear, drawing upon his own real world experiences to challenge convention and direct new opportunities. He’s a champion of having the right systems, having a plan, and analysing data to help make informed decisions. A board without Glenn is disadvantaged and I recommend him unreservedly.

    STUART WELLS, AVENUE DIGITAL

  • I have known Glenn for many years and seen first hand how he works. A true visionary with a calm and focused approach to successfully building profitable businesses. He is a joy to work with as he knows how to make complex or difficult situations easier, achieving a positive outcome. His natural charisma makes him a leader you want to follow.

    ANGELA PEDEN, HJP CHARTERED

  • Having worked with him on strategy through the growth and sale of his business and then as a co-NED, I can say without hesitation that Glenn mixes disarming friendliness with searing clarity on all things business. If you're fortunate enough to work with him, you'll leap forward and enjoy the ride.

    RICHARD COOMBES, EDGESMITHS

  • I got to know Glenn before he started (and sold) GuideSmiths. I have watched with pride as Glenn scaled his business with huge focus, vigour and success. Glenn has generously provided advice and support with my own enterprise. His honest, down-to-earth approach and ability to ask insightful and challenging questions is something I place significant value in. I have great faith in Glenn’s integrity, experience and perspective and I will continue to liaise with him regularly regarding my commercial ambitions.

    TIM WARREN, TRIDUCIVE

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