Our journey

Milestones in shaping value-driven partnerships

A timeline of milestones that have shaped our growth and direction:

January 2022
Foundation
Founding The Value Department: A New Era Begins

The Value Department was founded by Alfred Botterhuis and Fleur Boos with a mission to revolutionize the B2B platform landscape. From the beginning, our goal has been to provide unparalleled insights and strategies to drive business growth, collaborating closely with our clients and their broader ecosystem to turn ambitions into actionable results.

December 2022
Launch
Launch of The Value Manager: Future-Proofing Businesses

Launching of The Value Manager, led by Chanmeet, a separate venture focused on helping organizations build products to future-proof their business.

August 2023
Partnerships
Welcoming Our First Ecosystem Partners: Strengthening Collaboration

Welcomed our first ecosystem partners, a pivotal moment in expanding our ecosystem partner network and strengthening collaborative opportunities. Our initial projects were successfully completed during this time.

February 2024
Gathering
First Collective Gathering: Ideas and Partnerships Unite

Hosted our first collective gathering of ecosystem partners, where we collaborated, exchanged ideas, and explored the future of our partnership.

April 2024
Growth
Catherine Schoendorff Joins: Enhancing Our Ecosystem Network

Catherine Schoendorff joined the founding team as co-curator of the ecosystem partner network, enriching our collaborative efforts and proving to be instrumental in shaping and nurturing the ecosystem as it continues to grow and evolve.

Today

We remain dedicated to:

Serving our clients:

Our primary focus is on delivering exceptional value to our clients through innovative, tailored solutions. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Strategy development and execution, guiding organizations through every step of their journey to success
  • Value proposition development, helping businesses stand out in competitive landscapes
  • Go-to-market strategy formulation, enabling optimal market penetration
  • Partnership development to drive innovation and expand market reach
  • Sustainable supply chain and operating model transformations
  • Transition support from linear to circular business models
  • Navigation of the ESG regulatory landscape
  • Technical due diligence and second opinions on technology investments
  • Data-driven decision-making support
  • Guidance on buy, build, or partner decisions

Expanding our partner ecosystem:

We are actively growing our network by bringing in new cross-industry corporate partners and individual professionals, each with their unique area of expertise. This diversification strengthens our ecosystem and allows us to leverage a broader range of specialized knowledge for different client projects based on specific needs. By fostering a multidisciplinary approach, we unite experience from business, academia, and different generations to drive strategic and sustainable outcomes.

Curious about finding your momentum?

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