Systems that scale, operations that don’t stall

LVP’s Business Optimization offering isn’t about marginal gains, it’s about making your business truly sellable. We embed with leadership to identify operational bottlenecks, professionalize cross-functional processes, and align every department to a value-multiplying outcome. From finance to fulfillment, your business must run without you, because buyers don’t pay for hustle; they pay for systems.

A professionalization engine built for middle market scale

Strategic objectives alignment
We clarify what “exit-ready” means in your context and diagnose operational barriers to getting there.

Functional deep dive
Sales, ops, finance, and HR are assessed using our TVA lens to pinpoint inefficiencies and founder-reliance.

Revenue engine tuning
We optimize pipeline health, lead gen, and sales handoff for higher conversion and clarity.

Back office modernization
Automate, integrate, and clarify reporting with scalable systems (CRM, ERP,finance tools).

People, process & governance
Build management accountability and succession into day-to-day decision-making.

Executive Board Search Process

Transaction-Focused Growth Lever

1. Transaction-Aligned Discovery

Define board needs through the lens of the transaction, with a focus on growth acceleration, market credibility, and post-transaction scalability.

Identify target profiles that blendM&A experience, industry influence, and operational scaling expertise—candidates who can actively unlock new growth opportunities and guide leadership through complex deal processes.

2. Targeted Market Mapping & Outreach

Identify high-impact candidates, including former and current executives with strong capital markets and transaction backgrounds.

Conduct targeted outreach to gather market intelligence on the company’s perceived strengths, risks, and growth potential—providing invaluable feedback early in the process.

3. Rigorous Screening & Evaluation

Vet candidates for their ability to drive enterprise value through proven track records in growth-stage acceleration, strategic exits, and value-creation initiatives.

Prioritize individuals who can immediately contribute to growth strategies, operational efficiency, customer acquisition, and exit positioning.

4. Finalist Presentation & Selection

Present a curated, transaction-savvy slate of finalists with a strong focus on enterprise value enhancement and strategic capital deployment.

Facilitate interviews to ensure alignment with both short-term transaction goals and long-term growth vision.

5. Appointment & Onboarding

Support onboarding and integration to ensure new board members can contribute quickly and effectively.

Provide advisory on leveraging board members’ networks, transaction expertise, and market reputation to drive valuation and competitive tension throughout the deal process.

Optimization with a transaction mindset

‍Exit-driven design
‍We optimize for how value is priced, not just how operations feel.‍
Cross-functional integration
Our process aligns sales, ops, and finance under one strategic roadmap.‍
Founder de-risking
We don’t just fix processes; we reduce owner dependence and make success repeatable.‍
Execution partners built-in
Our network includes operators, CFOs, and digital systems team, ready to act.

Service

Business Optimization