True partnership, not just advice
We transform underperforming startups into valuable portfolio assets.
Our Integrated Approach
CRAGSI delivers all capabilities under one roof, working simultaneously, not sequentially.
The CRAGSI ecosystem includes:
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Tax
JD/LLM + CPA
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HR
PHR® certified
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Communications
Crisis comms, stakeholder management, reputation preservation
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IP
USPTO patent expert, IP strategy
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Legal
Co-founding law firm
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AI
Proprietary technology - turnarounds.ai
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Strategic
Strategic advisory and planning
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Operational
3 co-founders w/ 75+ years' restructuring experience
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Technical
MIT, USPTO patent expert
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Financial
Wall Street portfolio managers, MBA, CFA, HBS
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Regulatory
Compliance and regulatory expertise
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Accounting
CPA certified professionals
Service Phases
Phase 1
Rapid Stabilization
- Emergency cash management
- Creditor & crisis communication
- HR/People solutions (RIF, founder retention or new exec team recruitment)
- Evaluate alternatives to bankruptcy (Chapter 7, Chapter 11, SubChapter V) and ABC proceedings
Phase 2
Strategic Restructuring
- Provide real-time company valuation
- Analyze all restructuring options: reorganization, friendly foreclosure, ABC (Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors), managed wind-down, or dissolution
- Negotiate settlements
- Focus on cash inflows
- Design optimal turnaround strategy avoiding premature liquidation
Phase 3
Growth Positioning
- Implement new strategies
- Investor introductions
- Operational improvements
- Optimize operations
- Prepare for funding
Phase 4
Long-term Support
- Board participation
- Strategic advisory
- Follow-on services
AI-Powered Speed Advantage
Turnarounds.ai™
AI-powered restructuring that extends runway by months in days. Our proprietary platform accelerates every phase, from instant triage to scenario modeling, delivering solutions in 2-4 weeks versus the traditional 25-32 weeks.
CRAGSI Approach
2-4 Weeks
Days 1-2: AI-powered triage, diligence, & assessment
Days 3-4: Strategy development & scenario modeling
Weeks 1/2-4: Parallel negotiations across all stakeholders
Weeks 5-10: Implementation & stabilization
Traditional Approach
25-32 Weeks
Week 1-12: Initial diligence + assessment
Week 13-16: Strategy development
Week 17-28: Negotiations
Week 29-36: Implementation
Post-Restructuring Growth Services
Creating Long-Term Value Beyond Crisis Revenue Opportunity: 3-5x initial engagement value over 24 months
Financial Services
- Tax optimization
- CFO/financial planning
- Scenario modeling, including impact on cap table/waterfalls
- 409A or M&A valuations
- Budgeting, forecasting & analysis
Investment Opportunities
- Follow-on rounds participation
- Bridge financing
- Strategic introductions
Operational Support
- HR & talent solutions
- Vendor and contractor renegotiation
- Workflow and process optimization
Strategic Advisory
- IP strategy
- Board participation
- Growth strategy
- M&A preparation
Aligned Incentive Model
Unlike traditional consulting models, CRAGSI offers outcome-based fees and other incentive compensation structures that align directly with client success. We succeed only when our clients succeed, often taking equity positions that demonstrate our confidence in the turnarounds we architect.
Our Commitment
We succeed when you succeed
Skin in the game
After initial triage, often can offer deferred fees until demonstrated value delivered
Aligned with long-term growth & portfolio outperformance
Your success is literally our success.
