Work with us
Arena doesn't just make a recommendation and step back. We develop the plan, put it into action alongside the team, and leave behind an organization that is more capable and self-sufficient to lead what comes next.
How we engage
We embed with your portfolio company, from the board and CEO down to the individual contributors.
A typical engagement spans 6-12 months, with:
- Two people dedicated to each engagement: a senior executive working with the CEO and board, and an operator with directors and teams.
- A board-level update every 30 days, and Arena presents live at board meetings.
- Presence in leadership, product, sales, and marketing meetings.
- Availability post-engagement.
How it works
- Month 1
Assessment & strategic plan
We spend the first month inside the company understanding the business before making a recommendation. We do an in-depth discovery reviewing numbers and current state, and spend time connecting with leadership and joining meetings. After 30 days, we give the CEO and board a diagnosis of what's limiting revenue growth and deliver the plan for moving forward.
- Month 2
Deliver early wins
Once we're aligned with the board and CEO on the plan, we get the business executing by embedding with the team to make the plan operational. Our priority is to deliver early results and show progress, giving the company and its investors a clear signal that the direction is working.
- Month 3+
Show repeatable success
At this stage, our focus is on progressing from early signals to a pattern of wins. We make results repeatable with a working revenue motion, and build capability within the internal team to support it long term.
- Transition
Secure results and leave behind capability
We stay through the handoff to keep growth on track and progressing. We ensure the team is self-sufficient, the fix holds, and the business is ready for the next stage.
Each phase works towards the same goal: fix stalled revenue and get the opportunity back on track.