Engineering success

"As a first-time CEO, I reached out to David for assistance in developing a comprehensive plan for Signal Mine's revenue and operational growth. David's extensive experience in mentoring CEOs and building successful businesses has been invaluable. His guidance is practical, insightful, actionable, and precisely what we needed. Since our initial engagement in March 2024, David's expertise has consistently demonstrated clear benefits for our firm, helping us navigate complex challenges and drive significant progress."

"I've had the pleasure of working with many talented and experienced individuals over the years, but collaborating with David has been a true game changer for me. His insights and guidance were instrumental in building and scaling both my consulting and AI SaaS business, helping me navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence. What sets David apart is his ability to combine fresh, innovative ideas with the hard truths that most advisors hesitate to share. He's not just there to tell you what you want to hear; he’ll challenge your thinking and push you toward growth in ways that few others can. His sparring and thought processes are unmatched, bringing both depth and practicality to every discussion. If you're looking for a senior advisor who truly understands what it takes to build and scale a professional services company, I can vouch for David without hesitation. His expertise, honesty, and ability to drive tangible results make him an invaluable partner for any CEO or founder."

"I have been working with David Cheesman on various technology and management projects over the last 15 years – inspired by his creativity and always impressed by the significant tangible results and by the measurable bottom-line impact that we achieved together."

"Working with David Cheesman at Olivehorse was a transformative experience for our team. David's expertise in transaction readiness was instrumental in preparing us for pivotal business changes. His down-to-earth and practical approach made complex concepts accessible and actionable, facilitating smoother transitions and better decision-making. Beyond his technical acumen, David’s personable nature fostered a collaborative and trusting environment, which significantly enhanced our team’s engagement and performance. His mentorship was invaluable, particularly as we navigated the intersections of consulting, technology, and advisory services, with a forward-looking emphasis on AI-driven acceleration."

"As a co-founder and CEO I engaged David in 2010 to support us in getting the strategy and planning right in order that we were able to grow business in an effective and efficient manner. From 2010 to 2015 we more than trebled revenue and increased the team from 18 to 35 permanent employees. David’s direct no-nonsense approach played a crucial role in achieving these and other key business goals."

"As CEO of 180 Degrees Consulting and a full-time NHS professional, I have greatly benefited from my weekly mentoring sessions with David. Over the past recent months, my leadership has evolved significantly, thanks to our in-depth discussions on strategic clarity, systems thinking, and leadership development. David's guidance helped me articulate our unique value propositions, diagnose organizational challenges using sophisticated frameworks, and enhance team cohesion. His mentorship has been invaluable, offering insights that extend beyond professional boundaries, making a profound impact on both my personal and professional growth."

"David Cheesman has successfully transformed us from content driven academics to business men and showed us the path to building a profitable business. Thanks to his knowledge and guidance we are now a market leader with a team of over fifty people, splendid clients and healthy performance. The great thing about this is that we could build the company we dreamed of, get properly rewarded for it and actually got to enjoy the ride much more."

"As a co-founder and CEO, I engaged David in 2012 to refine our business strategy and develop a long-term plan for increasing our enterprise value. Since our founding in 2001, this was the first time we engaged an advisor to help us at this critical crossroads for our business. His passionate and disciplined approach helped us transform our business, scaling up to over $25M in annual revenue. In 2022, we sold to Accenture, achieving a significant milestone. David played a crucial role in this success."

"David Cheesman's guidance was incredibly impactful. His practical, experience-based advice helped our firm accelerate growth and maintain profitability, aiming to build a sustainable business attractive to future equity partners. He identified three key areas to focus on, leading to more effective client outreach, appropriate staff growth, and rapid business expansion. His insights added significant value to our firm."