“Rick was an excellent CEO mentor who knows when to advise, when to step back and when to give a "kick in the pants". I could not have sold my company without his assistance. If you have a situation that needs keen analysis and someone to help build a plan and follow it through, then you should consider Rick.”

— Gregory Hampton, Client


Background

Thaughtful Transitions has associated with numerous "C" level executives that have created successful companies, products, market programs, sales strategies/execution, and profitable exits for their investors and employees.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific requirements and identify the team members to execute on your projects.  

As an example, here’s the background for the founder and Managing Director of Thaughtful Transitions.

  • – Rick Thau

Thaughtful Transitions (The Thaught Process) Menlo Park, CA
 1999 - present.

FullTime Software, Inc (formerly Qualix Group)    San Mateo, CA
Reliability and Service Level Availability software for network computing  
CEO, President  & Chairman (Co Founder) 

        1. Founded as publisher and distributor of software for networked computing.
        2. Transitioned to market leading software developer, addressing reliability, availability, and scalability of server based systems.
        3. IPO in February, 1997 co-managed by H&Q and Smith Barney.
        4. Numerous awards including: Inc 500, Silicon Valley Fast 50 (twice), Fast 100 Public and Private, and National Technology 500.
        5. Sold to Legato Systems in ’99 generating 30-50% IRR for its venture investors.

      Bowers Imaging                                         South San Francisco, CA
      Digital large format commercial graphics printing technology 
      Acting CEO (Interim/transition position)

      1. Refocused sales, marketing, and production "productizing" the digital graphics technology to target vertical markets .
      2. Increased revenues by 400%; and expanded part-time production capability to 3 full-time shifts, 6 days per week.

      Micro-MRP, Inc.                                                      Foster City, CA
      Manufacturing Planning and Control Software
      CEO, President & Chairman

      1. Reversed loss & declining revenue; increased sales, turned profitable.
      2. Increased market share from <1% to 27%; gaining dominant position.
      3. Sold company to ASA International, doubled its value, and subsequently divested at a sizable profit for the buyer.

      General Parametrics Corporation                               Berkeley, CA
      VideoShow - Hardware and Software based Business Presentation Systems
      Vice President, Sales and Marketing

      1. Built sales to $8.8M annual rate in first year, with profits each month.
      2. Introduced the world’s first electronic business presentation system.

      Tymshare, Inc.                                                           Cupertino, CA
      Information and communications services, Personal Information Appliances.
      General Manager, Equipment Marketing Division
      President, TMC Communications, Inc.

      1. Quintupled revenues and profits over a four year period. 
      2. Created SCANSET, innovative devices for the information industry. 
      3. Shipped 2,500 units in 120 days, booking $7 million in the first 5 months.

      Control Data Corporation, Qantel, UCC Communications Systems, and McDonnell Douglas Automation Company, TeleVideo Systems Inc
      Various Sales Management, Sales, and Technical Consulting Positions

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