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INITIAL GROWTH ASSESSMENT
The goal of the Growth Assessment module is identifying and quantifying the value proposition by creating a detailed business plan outlining go-to-market steps, with key milestones + KPIs + timeline + capital requirements for fast, multi-channel revenue growth and a clear path to profitability. EPIC leverages extensive industry knowledge of performance requirements, across vendors, retail partners, investors, researchers and brands, to deliver immediately actionable (stage and goal appropriate) next steps, from product development, through organizational structure, sales and capitalization.
This stage is purely fee-based, a sprint designed to unlock immediate actions leading to EPIC growth. Initial Growth assessments are ideal for startups; organizations seeking to pivot or launch new verticals, OR, a precise guide for scientists / KOL’s, or investors to understand the true costs and potential of developing their assets.
OPERATING PARTNERSHIP
EPIC teams provide daily operational, supply chain execution, and oversight to EPIC partners. This entails EPIC fulfilling a variety of roles as required by each unique business and typically spans the complete organizational chart, from acting CEO / COO, through senior / junior supply chain and management roles, where EPIC manages all day-to-day aspects of the business to deliver on-time, on-cost-target and exceptional innovation capturing execution. In essence, Epic becomes the de-facto out-sourced in-house team until they can efficiently be replaced by the brand's own hires.
This typically occurs over 6-18 month timeline.In this partnership, EPIC leverages over 1100 vendor partnerships, Oracle/NetSuite ERP partner access and best in class execution. EPIC launch cycles are typically 3-9 months. Our partnerships are generally able to execute 3x faster than stand-alone launches, and more importantly, are more innovative, profitable and accelerative to core businesses [50+ industry awards and counting]. This phase is both retainer + success based.
Initial Growth Assessment
The goal of the Growth Assessment module is identifying and quantifying the value proposition by creating a detailed business plan outlining go-to-market steps, with key milestones + KPIs + timeline + capital requirements for fast, multi-channel revenue growth and a clear path to profitability. EPIC leverages extensive industry knowledge of performance requirements, across vendors, retail partners, investors, researchers and brands, to deliver immediately actionable (stage and goal appropriate) next steps, from product development, through organizational structure, sales and capitalization.
This stage is purely fee-based, a sprint designed to unlock immediate actions leading to EPIC growth. Initial Growth assessments are ideal for startups; organizations seeking to pivot or launch new verticals, OR, a precise guide for scientists / KOL’s, or investors to understand the true costs and potential of developing their assets.
Operating Partnership
EPIC teams provide daily operational, supply chain execution, and oversight to EPIC partners. This entails EPIC fulfilling a variety of roles as required by each unique business and typically spans the complete organizational chart, from acting CEO / COO, through senior / junior supply chain and management roles, where EPIC manages all day-to-day aspects of the business to deliver on-time, on-cost-target and exceptional innovation capturing execution. In essence, Epic becomes the de-facto out-sourced in-house team until they can efficiently be replaced by the brand's own hires.
This typically occurs over 6-18 month timeline.In this partnership, EPIC leverages over 1100 vendor partnerships, Oracle/NetSuite ERP partner access and best in class execution. EPIC launch cycles are typically 3-9 months. Our partnerships are generally able to execute 3x faster than stand-alone launches, and more importantly, are more innovative, profitable and accelerative to core businesses [50+ industry awards and counting]. This phase is both retainer + success based.
Innovation & Product Assessment
EPIC’s total focus on product innovation provides access to frontier bio-tech, material innovation, technology and sustainability practices, with our extensive supply chain partnerships unlocking the application of unique Intellectual Property into product development + scale up at a rapid pace. Our approach to both immediate innovation wins and strategic pipeline growth, leans into multi-disciplinary R&D access, matched with the deep-rooted, fast-paced, operating muscle of the EPIC Operating team.
This phase is both retainer + success based. *Learn more about the areas in which we’re currently developing product in EPIC FutureLabs
Sales + Growth
EPIC has participated in multiple $0-$50,000,000 scale ups since inception in 2019. We understand the D2C tech-stack that works best for brands in health / beauty / wellness categories at each specific stage and have extensive operating partnerships with leading, category making, retailers around the world. We bring access to significant incremental sales in the US, Europe, Australia, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Our sales strategies are both ambitious and informed. EPIC understands the capital requirements for both new and existing brands to succeed, which is why we focus on building brands with multichannel profit centers, not just growth for growth's sake. Working with EPIC will significantly accelerate initial revenue growth, during which time we work with our brands to help them build out their organizational charts and hire for all growth roles ASAP (Typically within the first 3-6 months). This phase is both retainer + success based.
INNOVATION & PRODUCT ASSESSMENT
EPIC’s total focus on product innovation provides access to frontier bio-tech, material innovation, technology and sustainability practices, with our extensive supply chain partnerships unlocking the application of unique Intellectual Property into product development + scale up at a rapid pace. Our approach to both immediate innovation wins and strategic pipeline growth, leans into multi-disciplinary R&D access, matched with the deep-rooted, fast-paced, operating muscle of the EPIC Operating team.
This phase is both retainer + success based. *Learn more about the areas in which we’re currently developing product in EPIC FutureLabs
SALES & GROWTH
EPIC has participated in multiple $0-$50,000,000 scale ups since inception in 2019. We understand the D2C tech-stack that works best for brands in health / beauty / wellness categories at each specific stage and have extensive operating partnerships with leading, category making, retailers around the world. We bring access to significant incremental sales in the US, Europe, Australia, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Our sales strategies are both ambitious and informed. EPIC understands the capital requirements for both new and existing brands to succeed, which is why we focus on building brands with multichannel profit centers, not just growth for growth's sake. Working with EPIC will significantly accelerate initial revenue growth, during which time we work with our brands to help them build out their organizational charts and hire for all growth roles ASAP (Typically within the first 3-6 months). This phase is both retainer + success based.
Systems, Automation, Data
EPIC advises on, and implements best practice operating structures, encompassing data, systems, and automation, for any health, beauty, or wellness brand. We believe in focusing on facts and data, ensuring transparency in business operations, and putting in place, simple integrated systems that empower all stakeholders and employees to make the best growth and profitability decisions for the brand.
EPIC is NetSuite / Oracle’s partner, with our systems stack reflecting the most current best practices and flow across supply chain, operations, freight, EDI, accounting interface, and growth / marketing / sales analytics. This phase is both retainer + success based.
Leadership Advisory
EPIC growth often means entering unchartered territory for many entrepreneurs or business leaders. When is the right time to hire senior executives, how many / raise capital, what kind? How can the brand create the most value for all stakeholders long-term? Should certain functions be outsourced? Do I need an Advisory board and who should be on it?
EPIC’s deep experience in growing businesses can offer invaluable insight, guidance and support at key stages for any Founder, CEO or Leader looking to maximize their impact and outcomes for their team and stakeholders. This phase is both retainer + success based.
SYSTEMS, AUTOMATION, DATA
EPIC advises on, and implements best practice operating structures, encompassing data, systems, and automation, for any health, beauty, or wellness brand. We believe in focusing on facts and data, ensuring transparency in business operations, and putting in place, simple integrated systems that empower all stakeholders and employees to make the best growth and profitability decisions for the brand.
EPIC is NetSuite / Oracle’s partner, with our systems stack reflecting the most current best practices and flow across supply chain, operations, freight, EDI, accounting interface, and growth / marketing / sales analytics. This phase is both retainer + success based.
LEADERSHIP ADVISORY
EPIC growth often means entering unchartered territory for many entrepreneurs or business leaders. When is the right time to hire senior executives, how many / raise capital, what kind? How can the brand create the most value for all stakeholders long-term? Should certain functions be outsourced? Do I need an Advisory board and who should be on it?
EPIC’s deep experience in growing businesses can offer invaluable insight, guidance and support at key stages for any Founder, CEO or Leader looking to maximize their impact and outcomes for their team and stakeholders. This phase is both retainer + success based.
