What We Do
Finding alignment between business and technology is what makes us happy. We think it will make you happy too.
Check out our most-requested service offerings. Contact us if your need isn’t represented here - we have a network of trusted partners to refer.
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At its most successful, corporate technology is played as a team sport. Lack of alignment between technology goals and those of the company leads to lost time, wasted capital, and at worst, disappointment with pivotal projects. We’re not telling you anything you don’t know, but does your company get it?
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Do you know what your technology is doing for you (and what it’s not)? Talk to us about a serious and unbiased look at your people, platforms, and vendor relationships to get a clear view of your relationship with technology and your expectations of what it can do.
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We offer unique perspectives for private equity and venture deal diligence. Our experience and approach give you a distinct edge, exploring more than just the rote technology questionnaire. Ask us how we can make your exercise more efficient and relevant.
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We specialize in evaluating and recommending platforms, processes, and people strategy for modernizing your technology landscape, driven by the deep assessment of the real needs of your business. Let us help you overcome what’s holding you back.
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We get it - making the right technology bet is hard. We can help with evaluating that platform, software, or vendor. Do they “get” you? Can they do what you need? More importantly, how solid are your requirements? Is ownership clear? We can drive that conversation to the best outcome.
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You need a breakthrough, but you’re stuck. It’s not easy to tackle on your own. We can lead the thought exercise that takes you to the next level. Book a session and allow us to lead you to a new way to look at your issues and open to a new path to solutions.
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Does someone on your staff need seasoning? Be honest - do you? Sign up for a coaching session and we’ll get to the bottom of what might be keeping you from reaching your potential with leadership, peers, and clients.
Trusted Partners
Crimson IT offers a host of technology solutions aimed at providing mature IT services in Southern California (Los Angeles, Irvine/OC, San Diego). Crimson IT's two core products are: Managed IT Services, where Crimson IT will be responsible for managing all, or part, of your IT operation, and a Managed Cyber Security service, where Crimson IT will protect your organization from external/internal threats.
FESSEX Consulting is a boutique consulting firm that helps companies understand and leverage their data to better drive business decisions. Using leading-edge data science methodologies and tools, they work with clients to optimize customer acquisition, monetization, and operational processes. FESSEX helps companies ensure that their data is kept private, secure, and in regulatory compliance in a world where threats to data abound.
Brightlio delivers thoughtful technology solutions customized to meet your needs and budget. Experts at unified communications, colocation, network connectivity, and cloud services, they are committed to being your most trusted and most responsive IT solutions provider. Brightlio also offers advisory services in the disciplines of managed services, data center, sales & marketing, and general IT. Their expertise is a competitive advantage for your business.
Steve Heckler Associates is an executive coaching and leadership development firm, specializing in 1-1 coaching, team building, and peer-to-peer networking groups. 5sides is working with SHA to facilitate peer groups for technology professionals and to build groups in new regions.
Reach Out
info@5sides.io
We’re on a mission to help technology leaders find success through better alignment with their peers, superiors, and organizations. Whether you’re evaluating a new role or looking to become more engaged in your current situation, let us help.