OUr Clients Scramble from breakdown to breakthrough

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Gained Stability & Strategy in Early Stages of Bankruptcy

Built New Business Models, Channels, & Tech Using AI/ML Tools

Accelerated New Product Launch & GTM Timeline

Saved Critical Customer Contract & Addressed Dire Liquidity Issue

Created Ground-Breaking IP Protocols for Premier Open Learning Platform

Fortified Customer Data Against Emerging Threats

Restructured Trucking Company to Emerge from Bankruptcy

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Executive Task Force Tests Culture Fit Before Merging

Two national healthcare services organizations exploring a merger to address industry-wide challenges and evolve beyond outdated models. Facing unsustainable structures and rising member demands, the organizations partnered to assess cultural fit and define a shared services roadmap. Now they sought a way to test whether their cultures could make an enterprise combination of equals worth it for the collective membership.

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Non-Profit Strategic Taskforce
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Why Scramble?

Both organizations wanted a rapid proving-ground to assess merger viability. Scramble provided the structure, pressure, and clarity to assess cultural fit, navigate governance complexity, and determine whether full integration was the right path forward.

  • Clarity on Culture Fit
    Identified core differences impacting long-term integration.
  • Defined Governance Structure
    Declared governance parameters and a short-term joint leadership model.
  • Shared Services Roadmap
    Mapped near-term collaboration opportunities to drive efficiency and alignment.
  • Viable Merger Framework & Timeline
    Established a future-facing structure to guide continued exploration.
  • Aligned Leadership Decisions
    Reached understanding of feasible MOU, shared services scope, and organizational structure.
  • Confident No-Go Decision
    Chose not to merge based on cultural realities — preserving trust, focus, and forward momentum.
Executive Sponsor
Executive Task Force Tests Culture Fit Before Merging

Two national healthcare services organizations exploring a merger to address industry-wide challenges and evolve beyond outdated models. Facing unsustainable structures and rising member demands, the organizations partnered to assess cultural fit and define a shared services roadmap. Now they sought a way to test whether their cultures could make an enterprise combination of equals worth it for the collective membership.

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Non-Profit Strategic Taskforce
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Why Scramble?

Both organizations wanted a rapid proving-ground to assess merger viability. Scramble provided the structure, pressure, and clarity to assess cultural fit, navigate governance complexity, and determine whether full integration was the right path forward.

  • Clarity on Culture Fit
    Identified core differences impacting long-term integration.
  • Defined Governance Structure
    Declared governance parameters and a short-term joint leadership model.
  • Shared Services Roadmap
    Mapped near-term collaboration opportunities to drive efficiency and alignment.
  • Viable Merger Framework & Timeline
    Established a future-facing structure to guide continued exploration.
  • Aligned Leadership Decisions
    Reached understanding of feasible MOU, shared services scope, and organizational structure.
  • Confident No-Go Decision
    Chose not to merge based on cultural realities — preserving trust, focus, and forward momentum.
Executive Sponsor
Manufacturer Scrambles™ to Overcome Delivery Delay of Critical Parts

A legacy manufacturer was spiraling into insolvency after years of unprofitable projects and poor financial oversight. Facing wage arrears, tax delinquency, vendor distrust, and insurmountable debt, the company had no working capital left to order materials and fulfill a multi-million dollar defense contract. A key investor turned to Scramble Systems for a last-resort intervention to stabilize operations and work with the team to salvage the deal.

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| U.S. Manufacturer (Mid-Market) |
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Why Scramble?

..a fast, full-force business intervention with immediate focus on addressing cash preservation and controls, operational triage, partner and creditor engagement, and cultural reset.

  • $1M Defense Contract Rescued
    Fulfilled the high-stakes order, generating $225K in immediate revenue and unlocking $100K+ in additional consideration.
  • $20M in Liabilities Restructured
    Reduced total liabilities by 50% through coordinated negotiation with creditors, counsel, and ownership.
  • Cash Burn Reduced by 80%
    Cut monthly expenses from $2M to $400K in under four months through disciplined cash management and operational resets.
  • Eliminated Over $1M in Unprofitable Revenue
    Reoriented the sales pipeline to focus on core capabilities and margin-positive opportunities.
  • Rebuilt Accountability Culture
    Re-engaged unpaid staff, restored trust, and realigned leadership around clear financial and execution metrics.
Board Chair
Manufacturer Scrambles™ to Overcome Delivery Delay of Critical Parts

A legacy manufacturer was spiraling into insolvency after years of unprofitable projects and poor financial oversight. Facing wage arrears, tax delinquency, vendor distrust, and insurmountable debt, the company had no working capital left to order materials and fulfill a multi-million dollar defense contract. A key investor turned to Scramble Systems for a last-resort intervention to stabilize operations and work with the team to salvage the deal.

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| U.S. Manufacturer (Mid-Market) |
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Why Scramble?

..a fast, full-force business intervention with immediate focus on addressing cash preservation and controls, operational triage, partner and creditor engagement, and cultural reset.

  • $1M Defense Contract Rescued
    Fulfilled the high-stakes order, generating $225K in immediate revenue and unlocking $100K+ in additional consideration.
  • $20M in Liabilities Restructured
    Reduced total liabilities by 50% through coordinated negotiation with creditors, counsel, and ownership.
  • Cash Burn Reduced by 80%
    Cut monthly expenses from $2M to $400K in under four months through disciplined cash management and operational resets.
  • Eliminated Over $1M in Unprofitable Revenue
    Reoriented the sales pipeline to focus on core capabilities and margin-positive opportunities.
  • Rebuilt Accountability Culture
    Re-engaged unpaid staff, restored trust, and realigned leadership around clear financial and execution metrics.
Board Chair
Accelerating GTM Launch Timeline | Global CPG

The company’s 15-month product launch timeline was too slow, giving competitors an edge. Leadership aimed to cut the timeline to 6 months but faced competing ideas and bottlenecks.

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| Global CPG |
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Why Scramble?

The cross-functional approach drives thought and accountability to the project. I was able to get outside my functional silo and contribute.

  • Delivered a portfolio of >30 proto-products/services
  • Engaged in authentic debate and addressed real-time disagreement
    Eliminated dozens of low-priority initiatives.
  • Managers reported drastic improvements of:
    45% performance gains across attendee
    55% performance gains across teams
    112% gains in teams’ ability to assign & execute tasks
    85% gain in confidence/trust in executing next steps

Business Unit Leader
Accelerating GTM Launch Timeline | Global CPG

The company’s 15-month product launch timeline was too slow, giving competitors an edge. Leadership aimed to cut the timeline to 6 months but faced competing ideas and bottlenecks.

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| Global CPG |
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Why Scramble?

The cross-functional approach drives thought and accountability to the project. I was able to get outside my functional silo and contribute.

  • Delivered a portfolio of >30 proto-products/services
  • Engaged in authentic debate and addressed real-time disagreement
    Eliminated dozens of low-priority initiatives.
  • Managers reported drastic improvements of:
    45% performance gains across attendee
    55% performance gains across teams
    112% gains in teams’ ability to assign & execute tasks
    85% gain in confidence/trust in executing next steps

Business Unit Leader
Upgrading Product Portfolio for Next Generation of Customers

Facing market pressures and aggressive growth targets, this fiancil services firm aimed to rapidly develop and launch a portfolio of upgraded financial products leveraging emerging tech -- AI/ML/Automation. Securing ongoing stakeholder buy-in at each stage was a must.

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| U.S. Financial Institution |
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Why Scramble?

It was an excellent experience that has made our team more loyal to the mission and company....leadership demonstrated that the ideas of our employees really do matter and are supported.

  • Portfolio of deliverables
    From 61 concepts to 19 venture teams, leading to 4 dedicated investments.
  • Massive stakeholder engagement
    140+ stakeholders engaged, driving the integration of new technology into legacy products.
  • New skills developed in-house
    76% of participants reported gaining new skills and perspectives to apply in their roles.
  • Clear path forward
    Established for non-invested ideas, ensuring structured validation or termination.
  • Ubiquotous commitment to execution
    Teams reported renewed confidence in their ability to bring solutions to market with internal support.
  • Reported breakthroughs in:
    - Collaboration and alignment, strengthening inter-company relationships and connection to the company’s mission.
    - Accelerated decision-making and workflow adoption, empowering participants to prioritize effectively and execute critical tasks faster.
Executive Sponsor - CIO
Upgrading Product Portfolio for Next Generation of Customers

Facing market pressures and aggressive growth targets, this fiancil services firm aimed to rapidly develop and launch a portfolio of upgraded financial products leveraging emerging tech -- AI/ML/Automation. Securing ongoing stakeholder buy-in at each stage was a must.

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| U.S. Financial Institution |
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Why Scramble?

It was an excellent experience that has made our team more loyal to the mission and company....leadership demonstrated that the ideas of our employees really do matter and are supported.

  • Portfolio of deliverables
    From 61 concepts to 19 venture teams, leading to 4 dedicated investments.
  • Massive stakeholder engagement
    140+ stakeholders engaged, driving the integration of new technology into legacy products.
  • New skills developed in-house
    76% of participants reported gaining new skills and perspectives to apply in their roles.
  • Clear path forward
    Established for non-invested ideas, ensuring structured validation or termination.
  • Ubiquotous commitment to execution
    Teams reported renewed confidence in their ability to bring solutions to market with internal support.
  • Reported breakthroughs in:
    - Collaboration and alignment, strengthening inter-company relationships and connection to the company’s mission.
    - Accelerated decision-making and workflow adoption, empowering participants to prioritize effectively and execute critical tasks faster.
Executive Sponsor - CIO
National Sports Association's Path to Rebuilding Trust

A legacy scandal, mounting legal battles, decertification, and ongoing operational failures, the newly-seated Board faced a break-point. Further inquiry could expose deeper systemic issues—around oversight, data integrity, managerial competence, and cultural dysfunction—further eroding confidence. To survive, the Board must begin the process of rebuilding trust, strengthening governance, and charting a path toward stability and renewal with a yet-to-be-named CEO at the helm.

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| Governing Sports Organization |
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Why Scramble?

We had limited time and faced massive uncertainty. Scramble opened portals into our decision-making approach that, without it, we would not have otherwise made it.

  • Rapid Board Alignment & Chapter 11 Filing
    The Board reached consensus within 36 hours to file for bankruptcy, recognizing the need for immediate restructuring.
  • Legal & Strategic Oversight
    Engaged expert legal counsel to ensure a compliant and strategic bankruptcy process.
  • Leadership Transition
    Clarity on leadership changes to pave the way for new leadership and organizational renewal.
  • CEO Search & Turnaround Leadership
    The search committee was reactivated, leading to the hiring of a proven CEO with a track record in turnaround success.
  • Successful Emergence & Stability
    The organization exited bankruptcy with a settlement in place, renewed membership trust, retained national certification, and a stronger foundation for long-term growth.
Board Member
National Sports Association's Path to Rebuilding Trust

A legacy scandal, mounting legal battles, decertification, and ongoing operational failures, the newly-seated Board faced a break-point. Further inquiry could expose deeper systemic issues—around oversight, data integrity, managerial competence, and cultural dysfunction—further eroding confidence. To survive, the Board must begin the process of rebuilding trust, strengthening governance, and charting a path toward stability and renewal with a yet-to-be-named CEO at the helm.

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| Governing Sports Organization |
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Why Scramble?

We had limited time and faced massive uncertainty. Scramble opened portals into our decision-making approach that, without it, we would not have otherwise made it.

  • Rapid Board Alignment & Chapter 11 Filing
    The Board reached consensus within 36 hours to file for bankruptcy, recognizing the need for immediate restructuring.
  • Legal & Strategic Oversight
    Engaged expert legal counsel to ensure a compliant and strategic bankruptcy process.
  • Leadership Transition
    Clarity on leadership changes to pave the way for new leadership and organizational renewal.
  • CEO Search & Turnaround Leadership
    The search committee was reactivated, leading to the hiring of a proven CEO with a track record in turnaround success.
  • Successful Emergence & Stability
    The organization exited bankruptcy with a settlement in place, renewed membership trust, retained national certification, and a stronger foundation for long-term growth.
Board Member
Safeguarding Customer Data in the Digital Age

With rising data breaches and identity theft, Client was increasingly concerned about their customers' online security. As a company committed to protecting privacy, they aimed to develop cutting-edge solutions to strengthen authentication, tracking, sharing, and identity management. This initiative aligned with CEO and senior leadership priorities, making it a critical focus for the organization.

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| Financial Services Firm |
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Why Scramble?

This was an outstanding display of teamwork and dedication to pull off a very difficult task in front of the senior most leaders of the company.

  • New, silo-breaking collaborations
    Directly exposed 100+ participants across 30 business units to silo-breaking collaboration across design/development/business, rapid prototyping, fast feedback loops, environment and build automation.
  • Novel solutions delivered
    10  solutions – with 3 declared high-priority –  developed by cross-functional teams matched with internal sponsor and leadership priorities.
  • Fully-engaged senior leadership
    CEO and Board actively participated in discovery and advisory in the Scramble program.
Executive Sponsor - SVP of Product & Engineering
Safeguarding Customer Data in the Digital Age

With rising data breaches and identity theft, Client was increasingly concerned about their customers' online security. As a company committed to protecting privacy, they aimed to develop cutting-edge solutions to strengthen authentication, tracking, sharing, and identity management. This initiative aligned with CEO and senior leadership priorities, making it a critical focus for the organization.

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| Financial Services Firm |
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Why Scramble?

This was an outstanding display of teamwork and dedication to pull off a very difficult task in front of the senior most leaders of the company.

  • New, silo-breaking collaborations
    Directly exposed 100+ participants across 30 business units to silo-breaking collaboration across design/development/business, rapid prototyping, fast feedback loops, environment and build automation.
  • Novel solutions delivered
    10  solutions – with 3 declared high-priority –  developed by cross-functional teams matched with internal sponsor and leadership priorities.
  • Fully-engaged senior leadership
    CEO and Board actively participated in discovery and advisory in the Scramble program.
Executive Sponsor - SVP of Product & Engineering
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