Share protection in a tech company
We conducted mediation in the founding team of a company from Katowice. We developed a new statute that eliminated decision-making blockages. The company avoided operational paralysis for 18 months.
The founding team of TechSolve faced the risk of company collapse due to a conflict over the division of decision-making competencies. Diplomat Consulting Solutions stepped in to organize the legal structure and restore stability in management.
The challenge
The company operated in a model where three partners had identical voting rights in operational matters. The lack of clear procedures caused 4 out of 10 product development decisions to be blocked by mutual disputes. The situation lasted 8 months and cost the company the loss of liquidity for new feature implementations.
Our approach
Our team, consisting of two consultants, conducted a series of 6 mediation sessions. We focused on the analysis of facts and separating emotions from statutory provisions. We build the company's operational peace, so our priority was creating an objective voting protocol.
The solution
We implemented a new company statute that introduced a clear division of responsibility for sales, technology, and finance areas. Conflict is a cost that can be eliminated – after 12 weeks of work, the partners signed a new agreement that specifies decision-making paths in stalemate situations.
Results
Thanks to our actions, the company regained the ability to make decisions in a continuous mode. The partners focused on product development instead of internal disputes, which allowed for a smooth transition to the next funding round.
Timeline
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March 2024Initial diagnosis of the dispute and interviews with three partners
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April 2024Mediation sessions conducted at the office in Katowice
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May 2024Development of a new statute draft and decision-making paths
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June 2024Signing the agreement and implementing supervisory procedures
"The situation looked hopeless. Diplomat Consulting Solutions did not promise miracles, only a reliable analysis. Now every decision goes through an established protocol, which allows us to work without unnecessary tension."