Client Examples

Genentech
Biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes biotherapeutics for people with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Fifteen of the currently approved biotechnology products originated from or are based on Genentech science.

S&A Contribution
Numerous organizational change and process improvement initiatives to improve the speed, decision making, effectiveness and repeatability of product development and launches.
Direct Client: The Executive Committee and several VPs and Directors


XenoPort Inc.
Xenpoport is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of internally discovered product candidates that utilize the body’s natural nutrient transporter mechanisms to improve the therapeutic benefits of drugs.

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Oversee.net
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Oversee is an industry leader in delivering innovative online marketing solutions. By using knowledge of internet traffic and developing proprietary technology that focuses on optimized utilization of the Internet, the Company has achieved leadership positions in three core areas: direct navigation, lead generation and online advertising solutions.

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Outlook Ventures
Venture capital firm that invests in early stage companies that provide software and software infrastructure to enterprises. Since its founding in 1995, 60% of investments have resulted in acquisition or IPO.

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Surface Logic
Profitable consulting firm that offers outsourced flooring management solutions, enabling companies such as Sunrise Senior Living and Genesis Health Ventures optimize their flooring management through an innovative business model, unique financing options, and executive-level consulting services.

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"One Source.
Many Solutions."

Elements
U.S. company that represents manufacturers of unique flooring solutions worldwide. Elements saves time and money for their clients and improves the performance and style of their specifications.

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Responsys
Enterprise software company that provides a suite of hosted applications for email, online customer profiling and website performance measurement which enables companies including Lands' End and Wells Fargo to drive greater value from their online channels. Investors include Accel Partners, Foundation Capital, Redpoint Ventures, RSA Ventures and Sigma Partners.

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Early Stage Startups
Sides & Associates has worked with a number of very early stage startups in the online travel, gaming, learning and healthcare industries.

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Sides & Associates
Client Profile


Rapidly growing companies in the following industries
 
•  Biotechnology / life sciences
•  Technology and software
•  Internet and multi-channel companies including media & entertainment
•  Service providers including VC firms and specialty consultancies
 
Executives leading growth and change
 
•  Facing complex problems
•  Driving organizational transformations
•  Balancing change efforts with day-to-day management of their organizations
•  Facing temporary gaps in senior leadership, project management, or organizational development resources
•  Striving to develop skills critical to organizational excellence
 


"Following three new drug launches S&A led Lessons Learned assessments that examined the entire development and commercialization process that Genentech followed. Their work enabled us to understand the root causes of issues, assess their business impacts, identify best practices, and improve our approach in critical areas such as Healthcare Economics and Managed Care. They brought an understanding of the many commercial, development and manufacturing functions involved and did great work for us."
- Bill Annett, Director, Commercial Blueprint Initiative