A Practical Look at the Technology Decisions Growing Companies Put Off Too Long

Built for Florida’s second-stage companies — leaders who’ve outgrown startup-phase technology decisions but haven’t had time to fix them.

What you get from this guide:

– The fundamental five business technologies defined – Internet, Voice, Networking, Cloud & IT and Cybersecurity

– A note on AI risk

– How growing companies accumulate technology waste, security gaps and operational friction without realizing it

– The three phases of technology purchasing from startup to exit readiness — and where most second-stage companies get stuck

– Self assessment and Exit Readiness questions executive leadership should review each year.  Samples include:

1. 1. Can you list every technology vendor your company pays — and the cost of each?
   2. If your primary IT contact left tomorrow, how much knowledge leaves with them?
   3. If a buyer, investor or board member audited your entire technology environment tomorrow, would you be comfortable with what they found — would your customers?