Issue 023: The Mangrove Newsletter
News & Expert Views, Reports, Insights, Thoughts, and Perspectives on Global Resilience and Business Continuity.
Welcome to Issue 023 of the Mangrove Newsletter! We hope you enjoy reading this as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you.
1. Resilience Reads
Ever wonder what a resilience expert reads. Well wonder no more, this is what we are reading on a monthly basis.
Is your business ready for anything? In this insightful interview, Carlsberg CEO Jacob Aarup-Andersen shares how the global beverage giant cultivates resilience in the face of disruptions, from geopolitical shifts to climate change and evolving consumer preferences. Discover their strategies for building a future-proof organisation. Continue reading!
While traditional VC focuses on metrics like revenue, growth, and churn, a new era demands deeper insight into portfolio companies. To truly understand their inner workings, VCs must adopt evolved diligence models where resilience and risk management take centre stage. Venture capital thrives on identifying opportunity, but safeguarding investments through robust risk management is now paramount. This article explores essential components, from risk identification and assessment to effective monitoring and mitigation, revealing how to transform risk into opportunity and fortify portfolio resilience in today's dynamic VC landscape. Continue reading!
Don't let manual processes be your startup's silent risk. This piece highlights how early-stage companies can leverage low-cost automation tools to build robust internal controls for expense approvals, vendor payments, reconciliations, and more. Learn how automating these "invisible systems" from day one can strengthen your startup's resilience, traceability, and long-term sustainability – without breaking the bank. Continue reading!
While focused on Private Equity, this insightful piece underscores the critical importance of operational resilience, particularly cybersecurity and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), for safeguarding and enhancing the value of all portfolio companies, including those in Venture Capital. Learn why PE firms prioritize these areas to mitigate risks like cyber threats and disruptions, ensuring business continuity and ultimately maximizing investment returns. The lessons are clear: a resilient portfolio is a more valuable portfolio. Continue reading!
2. What We're Working On
🥳 We’ve launched the Investor Pilot Program! 🥳
Thrive, Not Just Survive
Feeling resource-constrained and confused about how to scale your startup? You're not alone. Many founders struggle to scale due to limited budgets and expensive tools. No wahala, this bootcamp is for you.
The Scale Smart Bootcamp equips pre-seed to Series A founders with the tools to thrive, not just survive. We combine operational resilience with human resilience to address the challenges you face:
Inefficient operations draining your resources
Burnout hindering growth
Difficulty building a sustainable and scalable business model
Our unique program offers a comprehensive learning experience, including expert-led workshops and materials on operational and human resilience, valuable peer learning opportunities with other founders facing similar challenges, hands-on exercises to apply learnings directly to your business, and personalised coaching from experienced mentors.
Key Modules:
Foundations of Resilience: Define success for your business and build the capacity to adapt.
Lean Operations & Resource Optimisation: Streamline processes, leverage free tools, and build a data-driven culture.
Human Resilience & Well-being: Manage stress, build high-performing teams, and prioritise self-care.
Scaling Sustainably: Identify risks, develop a scalable model, and build a strong foundation for long-term growth.
Benefits:
Enhanced operational efficiency to free up resources and boost productivity.
Increased resilience to navigate challenges and adapt to change.
Improved team dynamics for a high-performing and supportive culture.
Sustainable growth to build a business that lasts.
Access to a valuable network of founders facing similar challenges.
Limited Spots Available! Apply now and don't let resource constraints hold you back. Scale your business smarter with the Scale Smart Bootcamp.
What is Whitespace?
We are already preparing to launch our third pilot program. We already have eight sclaeups on the cohort waitlist for July 2025, but are always happy to share the love and expertise with a few more spots. Could this be you? 👀
Whitespace is our innovative approach to unlocking a business’s full potential with resilience education.
The Whitespace Pilot Program: Join the Journey
The pilot program is a three-stage journey, kicking off in June 25. Here's what you can expect:
Stage 1: Onboarding to Mangrove Foundation. We'll work with you to build your company's digital twin.
Stage 2: Includes Mangrove Analytics. We'll enhance your digital twin with powerful analytics and generate even deeper insights.
Stage 3: Get ready for the Mangrove + (Co-Pilot). This stage leverages the insights from the digital twin and analytics to empower the implementation of necessary changes and business optimisation.
Are you ready to build a more resilient startup? We are!
Applications for the Whitespace pilot program are now active. To apply, please submit a form to register your interest. If selected, we will share the next steps.
3. Work with Us
Global business, SMB, or a Startup? We understand that technology is essential for modern businesses, and we've built replicable processes for businesses that guarantee long-term scalability and sustainability.
Let’s work with you to build better and scale faster. Schedule a Demo with us here. We can’t wait to connect.
