NorthStrive’s Operational Improvement Aproach is G.A.G.E.™

The G.A.G.E.™ Framework is built upon four core principles: Growth, Autonomy, Governance, and Execution. Each pillar plays a critical role in ensuring that our portfolio companies can thrive in both private and public market environments.

Growth

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GROWTH

  • Developing leadership teams with the skills and vision to drive innovation and accountability.
  • Building systems and processes that align with scalable, sustainable expansion.
  • Creating opportunities for employees, stakeholders, and customers to benefit from the company’s success.

This focus on growth ensures that companies are equipped to handle future challenges while maintaining a strong foundation for long-term success.

Governance

Governance is the backbone of accountability within the G.A.G.E.™ Framework. Transparency, regulatory compliance, and clear reporting structures are essential for creating a culture of trust and alignment. Key aspects of governance include:

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GOVERNANCE

  • Establishing robust reporting systems that provide visibility into a company’s performance.
  • Engaging boards of directors to drive strategic focus and accountability.
  • Applying SEC-level governance standards to prepare portfolio companies for public market success.

This pillar ensures that companies operate with integrity and discipline, meeting the expectations of investors, employees, and customers alike.

Autonomy

The Autonomy pillar reflects NorthStrive’s belief in empowering leadership teams to operate their businesses independently. Companies perform best when their leaders are trusted, incentivized, and supported to make informed decisions. Autonomy is fostered through

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AUTONOMY

  • Trusting operators to execute their vision without unnecessary interference.
  • Providing resources and tools that enable leaders to innovate and succeed.
  • Avoiding micromanagement while maintaining accountability through clear metrics.

By focusing on autonomy, the G.A.G.E.™ Framework encourages innovation and ownership across all levels of the organization.

    Execution

    Execution focuses on delivering measurable results through disciplined strategies. This pillar ensures that strategies are not only well-planned but also effectively implemented. Execution is driven by:

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    EXECUTION

      • Setting clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to align efforts with organizational goals.
      • Leveraging shared services to streamline operations and reduce inefficiencies.
      • Rewarding performance through equity compensation plans and other incentive structures.

      Through this focus on execution, the G.A.G.E.™ Framework ensures that every portfolio company remains on track to achieve its objectives.