CEO Succession Planning Advisory Service

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CEO Succession Planning Advisory Service

Inspired by a conversation on:

Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Mason Morfit and Rob Hale – Quiet Activism at ValueAct (EP.462)

Host: Ted Seides

Timestamp: 00:50:00 - 00:55:00

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"We're hoping to prove out the existing team has a high level of capabilities."

Market Gap

Companies struggle with effective CEO succession planning.

Many public companies lack a structured approach to CEO succession planning, often leading to reactive and poorly informed decisions when leadership transitions occur. This can result in instability, loss of strategic direction, and diminished shareholder confidence. Current solutions often involve generic criteria without a thorough evaluation of the internal and external candidates relative to specific company needs. The impact of not addressing this can be significant, including loss of market share and decreased investor trust.

Summary

This idea focuses on establishing a consultancy that specializes in CEO succession planning for public companies. The service would involve a comprehensive assessment of candidates, both internal and external, based on specific strategic needs of the company rather than broad qualitative traits. The consultancy would leverage deep industry connections and expert networks to provide insights into candidates' past performance and align them with the company's vision and goals. Target clients would include public companies undergoing leadership transitions who seek to ensure a smooth and effective succession process.

Categorization

Business Model
Service
Target Founder
Subject Matter Expert
Difficulty
Medium
Time to Revenue
3-6 months
Initial Investment
$1,000-$10,000

Potential MRR (18-24 months)

Conservative
$3,000 - $6,000 MRR
Moderate (Most Likely)
$10,000 - $20,000 MRR
Optimistic
$25,000 - $40,000 MRR

* Estimates assume solo founder/bootstrap scenario with competent execution

Scores

Clarity
8/10
Novelty
6/10
Feasibility
7/10
Market Potential
9/10
Evidence
7/10
Overall
7/10
Found on September 29, 2025 • Analyzed on September 29, 2025 9:50 AM

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