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(i)SAGE and its family of subsidiaries, (i)SAGE Media, (i)SAGE Management, and (i)SAGE Capital, focuses on companies that are at an inflection point in their businesses. We utilize our (9)LensesTM Framework to bring strategic and operational experience to form new companies and help under-performing companies experience a Transformation to TransactionTM. The Company was founded in 2000 and provides media solutions, advisory services, and investment capital. (i)SAGE partners with entrepreneurs, venture firms, and private equity groups to drive transformation and ultimately transactions at a higher value. For example, a venture firm may have a company in the “middle” of their portfolio that has a great product and market but does not have a clear picture of how to monetize that product and develop a compelling go-to-market strategy and operating plan. In this case, components of the (9)LensesTM Framework through (i)SAGE Media and (i)SAGE Management can be applied to elevate the company’s performance.
It is common to see venture firms and private equity groups segment their portfolios into three categories. At the bottom of a venture firms portfolio, the underlying operating principle may have under-performers starve over time. The top third of a venture firm or private equity group will naturally thrive over time. However, the middle of the portfolio, if improved, can make the performance of the fund much stronger when a transformation to transaction occurs. This is where (i)SAGE is uniquely equipped and best utilized with venture and private equity firms.
The (i)SAGE portfolio of experiences include the application software, infrastructure software, internet and new media, and software-enabled services markets as well as technologies in cloud computing, SaaS and Rich Internet Applications. The Company also has experience in many vertical and horizontal markets including: Financial Services, Automotive, Insurance, Life Sciences, the broader SMB market, Advertising and Media, the broader B2C and consumer market, and both Federal and the Intelligence Communities. (i)SAGE has been a transformation agent for companies of all sizes in terms of revenues and employees, for both public and private entities.
(i)SAGE has worked with clients in many areas such as: leading strategic planning sessions, board and advisory positions, pro-temp work for turn around and growth, capital formation, CXO executive coaching, and strategic and operational help around product, price, place, promotion, and production for go-to-market strategies. (i)SAGE Capital is also an active investor.
Edwin Miller is the Managing Partner of the Company, serves on numerous boards, and has considerable CEO experience with various entities. Click here to see written references.