At growth [period],
we view problems as possibilities
Since our founding over 16 years ago, growth[period] has been recognized as a leading business consultation firm because of our ability to execute, our commitment to excellence, and our determination to continue to evolve as the world does. We specialize in business development, merger and acquisition support, strategy and management consulting, and executive recruiting.
At growth[period], our goal is to eliminate “impossible” from our clients’ vocabulary. Whatever challenge your business is facing, the growth[period] team will work tirelessly with you to determine the best possible solution. Our extensive industry knowledge paired with our global reach enables us to identify areas of opportunity, create new connections, and implement innovative strategies to help your business grow.
What sets us apart
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
As a certified Woman Owned Small Business, growth[period] is committed to embracing, cultivating, and sustaining a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging. This commitment has been our priority since our founding. growth[period] is a women-owned business and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.
Ethics and compliance
At growth[period], we have an unwavering commitment to ethical business practices and corporate compliance in all aspects of operation. Every member of our firm completes an annual ethics and compliance training seminar, which covers a wide range of topics, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Global Anti-Bribery Standards, and conflicts of interests.
Corporate social responsibility
For us, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not just a buzz phrase – it’s the underlying tenet and guiding principle for the entire growth[period] team. Our leadership is actively engaged in a number of charitable and community pursuits, from working with wounded and disabled veterans to feeding the homeless. We support our employees' passion to make this world a better place, regularly sponsoring employee volunteer events in the community.
Our team
growth[period] is comprised of business development experts and highly specialized Strategic Client Advisors. For every project, we hand-select a team with the right expertise to deliver results.
growth[period] wins Best Place to Work award
November 05, 22
May 2022-- growth[period] is proud to announce that we have been selected as a 2022 Best Place to Work in Greater Washington in the small business category by the Washington Business Journal. This is the sixth time that growth[period] has placed on the Best Places to Work List. Every year the Washington Business Journal honors 85 companies as the ‘Best Places to Work’ in the D.C. area. Winners received this distinction by scoring the highest among hundreds of employers that participated in an annual employee engagement survey. growth[period] ranked 5th out of 20 companies awarded in the small business category. Honorees are featured in the May 13 issue of the Washington Business Journal. Find the complete list of companies here.
Announcements and news
growth[period] welcomes David Mounts Gonzales as a Member of its Board of Directors
growth[period] welcomes David Mounts Gonzales as a Member of its Board of Directors | ... Learn More
growth[period] Adds Deirdre Murray to Executive Advisory Team as a Strategic Client Advisor for the Federal Civilian Market
Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – October 18, 2023 – growth[period], a provider of business development... Learn More
growth[period] welcomes David Mounts Gonzales as a Member of its Board of Directors
growth[period] welcomes David Mounts Gonzales as a Member of its Board of Directors |
Mounts Gonzales, the Retired Chairman and CEO of Inmar Intelligence, will advise growth[period] on operational and financial transaction matters. |
Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – November 10, 2023 |
Mounts retired as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inmar in 2022. He joined Inmar as CEO in April 2010 and assumed the additional role of Chairman in February 2014. During his tenure he has transformed Inmar Intelligence from a small business service company to a market leading data platform and software business with nearly 20,000 retail and healthcare company customers. Mounts Gonzales has extensive operations, logistics, technology, and financial management experience. His expertise in investment, digital transformation, industry and government collaboration, and corporate development has supported transformative product innovation and the growth of information-driven networks globally.
Prior to joining the Inmar team, Mounts Gonzales was Executive Vice President, Supply Chain Services for Domino’s Pizza from October 2007 to March 2010, which generated $1 billion in annual sales. Mounts was also Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Domino’s Pizza from October 2005 through October 2007.
From 1983 to 2005, Mounts served numerous roles with UPS, Incorporated, including Corporate Controller, U.S. Operations, where he was responsible for finance and accounting activities for a business that generated annual revenues of $26 billion. From 2002 to 2005, Mounts was Chief Financial Officer for UPS Supply Chain Solutions Group, a $7 billion supply chain organization providing services in 120 countries. From 1999 to 2002, Mounts was Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, for UPS.
Mounts serves on the board of Evolv Technology. He was also was past Chairman of the Wharton Alumni Executive Board and currently serves on the Wharton Graduate Executive Board and the MyFutureNC Board, and is an Advisor to Corridor Capital. He previously served on the Board of Visitors for the Wake Forest University School of Business and the Board of Directors of Papa Murphy’s Holdings, Inc., and is a founding member of the Advisory Board for Wake Forest Innovation Quarter.
Mounts holds an MBA from The Wharton School of Business – The University of Pennsylvania, and a BSBA Dual Major in Management Information Systems and Finance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Courtney B. Spaeth, growth[period]’s CEO, states that “We could not be more thrilled to have David join our Board of Directors. He is a very accomplished, well respected senior executive who brings a wealth of private and public company experience to our firm. He will be a tremendous asset to our leadership team as well as to our clients.”
growth[period] is a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide and is headquartered in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia.
CONTACT |
Hunter Congdon |
703 556 0111 |
info@growthprd.com
growth[period] Adds Deirdre Murray to Executive Advisory Team as a Strategic Client Advisor for the Federal Civilian Market
Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – October 18, 2023 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, today announced that Deirdre Murray has joined the firm’s Executive Advisory Team. Based out of growth[period]’s Virginia office, she will advise clients on strategic growth and business development in the federal contracting market in her role as a Strategic Client Advisor.
“Deirdre has an impressive combination of telecom, government contracting, and business development experience, and has a wealth of experience helping companies navigate the federal government,” said Courtney B. Spaeth, CEO of growth[period]. “We are pleased to welcome her as the newest member of our Executive Advisory Team. We know she will be a valued resource and advisor to a broad range of clients, especially those in the telecom and government contracting sector.”
Deirdre Murray brings 35 years of experience in the public and private sectors having held key positions in management, operations, marketing and business development at GTE (now Verizon), Sprint (now T-Mobile), and CenturyLink (earlier US WEST and Qwest Communications, now Lumen Technologies). She remains active in the Federal IT community serving in leadership roles with several professional associations. Murray is a two-time Federal Computer Week “FED 100” and Women in Technology’s “Lifetime Achievement” honoree.
Murray joins growth[period]’s innovative Executive Advisory Team, which offers clients experience-based, actionable, and business-focused advice. As an experienced business development executive, Murray helps growth[period]’s clients develop and prioritize practical approaches and solutions suited to each client’s unique culture, circumstances, and business development needs.
growth[period]’s Executive Advisory Program supports clients at every stage, whether the client is a high-growth start-up, a late-stage company preparing for a transaction, or a multinational public company. Similarly, the program is intended to support companies ranging from those with no or limited business development resources to those with well-established growth/transaction teams. For more information, visit growth[period] at www.growthprd.com.
Giving back
Corporate social responsibility is part of the fabric of growth[period]'s business and culture. The diversity of our employees, partners, and clients has provided us with key insights into the challenges and opportunities facing communities at every level, knowledge that has led us to conclude that partnering with non-profit groups and community organizations not only is good for the less fortunate and those that help them but also is good for business. As global interconnectivity continues to grow at a rapid pace, no one can afford to sit on the sidelines, and we try hard to practice what we preach.