Zuzi®
Transaction Coaching for CEOs and Founders
Complex Deals Can Transform or Derail Your Business Vision
How Can Zuzi Help You?
Catherine R. Jones, CEO of Zuzi, provides transaction coaching for CEOs and Founders. She guides them to navigate the pivotal moments in their business journey. Whether you’re considering, negotiating, or finalizing:
- A fundraising round
- A strategic partnership,
- A merger or acquisition
- Restructuring
- Exit
Zuzi serves as your trusted sounding board and coach. Transaction coaching helpe you stay aligned with your goals and values through each phase of your deal with clarity and confidence.
Your Coach
Catherine R. Jones is the founder of Zuzi® and your transaction coach. With over 25 years of experience and more than $72 billion in deals, Catherine specializes in guiding CEOs and Founders through complex transactions. Zuzi’s mission is to help you navigate the chaos of deals and ensure every decision aligns with your business vision and personal values.
Real-Life Challenges Catherine Has Overcome in Deals:
At Zuzi, Catherine doesn’t just talk about challenges; she’s lived through them. For example, some of the difficult situations Catherine has navigated include:
Debt restructuring with two restraining orders blocking the deal
Managing a debt restructuring during a coup and counter-revolt
Closing a financing round while fearing a shareholder lawsuit
Tracking down a shareholder at a house party in France for a critical signature
Managing a 20% investor’s acquisition-level diligence (they became our largest shareholder)
A failed international IPO (worked on two successful IPOs and follow-ons)
Restructuring debt amid a national economic crisis with the government in turmoil
Assessing prospectus disclosures’ impact on a presidential election in an island nation
Guiding a co-founder to exit a startup amidst team concerns and co-founder issues
How These Experiences Shape Zuzi’s Approach
Catherine transforms these challenging experiences into the calm, strategic focus that helps you see a clear path forward. Therefore, no matter how chaotic your deal becomes, Zuzi provides the grounded perspective you need to navigate successfully.
Not Just a Deal Advisor: Your Trusted Sounding Board
Rather than getting lost in worries with family or colleagues, our sessions provide a neutral, calm space to recalibrate and refocus. Catherine helps you cut through the noise and provide the clarity you need to make the best decisions. As your coach, Catherine is your empathetic ear, sounding board, and brainstorming partner.
A Personalized Approach to Navigate the Chaos
Additionally, Zuzi’s method is grounded in your unique needs, goals, and values. Zuzi incorporates your leadership style, learning preferences, and self-care practices. This helps you clarify priorities and stay steady amidst the emotional turbulence of corporate deals.
The Zuzi® Advantage
Guiding You With Experience and Insight
With over $72 billion in deal value, Catherine has seen it all: from the highs to the lows of deal-making. She is here to help you make informed decisions at every stage
Defining Your Success
Zuzi works with you to clarify your vision and ensure every decision aligns with your values and long-term success.
Empowering Leadership and Confidence
Drawing from her journey, Catherine offers empathy and strategic guidance, helping you navigate the emotional complexities of high-stakes deals with confidence.
Creating Lasting Impact
When founders preserve their vision through critical transitions, it enables companies to reach their ambitious goals and continue growing their impact on the world.
Ready to Transform Your Next High-Stakes Transaction?
Let’s schedule a free discovery call and start the process with Zuzi.
The Torch of Zuzi®
“Zuzi” means “torch” in Basque, a language isolated from others and thought to have existed for thousands of years. Like the torch, Zuzi is here to light your path through the complexities of corporate deals.
“Zuzi” means “torch” in Basque, a language isolated from others and thought to have existed for thousands of years. Like the torch, Zuzi is here to light your path through the complexities of corporate deals.