Partnering with technology investors and executive teams to create and capture value throughout the entire investment lifecycle

About

We are a team of senior operators with significant experience in private equity environments. Using a comprehensive framework and platform, the Lucen Partners’ mission is to work with technology investors and executive teams to drive accelerated performance and maximize results.

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What we do

Expertise

Whether you are acquiring new companies or optimizing existing offerings, Lucen Partners acts as a strategic extension of your leadership team. Our services include performing product and technology diligence, optimizing product and engineering teams and processes, guiding complex transformations, and directing preparations for sell-side diligence.

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Pre-Acquisition Diligence
Guiding Businesses to Success

Lucen experts evaluate acquisition targets against nine focus areas to assess investment thesis fit, current and future product and technology investment needs, key risks, and maturity of data, AI, and security strategy.  We will also evaluate integration risks and synergy benefits for add-on acquisitions as part of the process.

Technology & Architecture
Talent & Process
Back Office IT
Product & Technology Roadmap
Compliance & Security
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Product & Technology Strategy
Identifying Opportunities

Our roadmap engagement drives the data-driven definition and communication of product and technology strategy, prioritizes annual roadmap investments and engineering capacity allocation, outlines investment options, defines detailed quarterly plans, and delivers an execution measurement framework.

Talent & Organization
Product & Engineering Process
Tools & Technology
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Organizational Alignment
Protecting and Maximizing Your Culture

Individuals, organization structure and related partner ecosystems play a significant role in ensuring the success of the overall product strategy.  Lucen will work with you to do a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the product & technology organization and evolve an effective go-forward strategy, including selection of the best fit talent and setting up global delivery centers.

Center of Excellence Strategy
Team Alignment & Talent Optimization
CPO, CIO and CTO Selection and Mentoring
Design Systems & Team Optimization
Partner Ecosystem Development
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Sell-Side Diligence Preparation
Navigating Complex Buying Cycles

Lucen experts will evaluate the organization along nine focus areas to assess readiness for the exit process. This includes prioritization of near-term focus areas and quick wins, risk identification and ranking, and preparing the organization for diligence conversations with buy side.

Technology & Architecture
Risk Analysis
Organization, Talent & Processes
Integration Planning
Service Delivery Infrastructure
Who we are

We are seasoned software operators backed by a wealth of operating and advisory expertise spanning decades. At Lucen, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of operational excellence and technology advancements.

Team

Lucen Partners provides access to senior-level experts with the knowledge, insight, and strategic thinking necessary to tackle even the most complex product and technology challenges.

Cynthia Williamson
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Manoj Narayanan
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Ben Doctor
Executive in Residence
Experience Strategy
Jordi Buller
Executive in Residence
Technology
Nancy Hensley
Executive in Residence
Product
Saikathiresan Subramanian
Architect in Residence
Technology
Amanda Hudson
Executive in Residence
Consumer Behavior
Jayti Singh
Associate
Product
What we stand for

Our values

Our core values serve as the compass that guides our every action and decision. We are driven by a set of unwavering principles.

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Excellence

We hold ourselves to uncompromising standards, pushing the boundaries of our expertise to consistently deliver exceptional results. Through continuous learning and staying ahead of product and technology advancements, we ensure that our clients receive services and solutions that surpass expectations.

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Client-Centricity

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to understanding their unique needs, concerns, and goals, and tailoring our services and solutions accordingly. Our client-centric approach means that we listen attentively, provide personalized guidance, and partner with our clients to accelerate growth.

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Collaboration

Collaboration is the driving force behind our success. We believe that the collective wisdom of our diverse team leads to optimal outcomes for our clients. By fostering an environment of teamwork and open communication, we tap into the full range of expertise available within our company and partner network.

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