Board & Governance Realignment

When the Company Stepped Back, Pholus Stepped In — Quietly Protecting a Director During Litigation Exposure

When the Company Stepped Back, Pholus Stepped In — Quietly Protecting a Director During Litigation Exposure

Pholus Advisory | 06/04/2025
The lawsuit named the company—but it also named a director. At first, the leadership team stuck together. Then the story shifted. The company stepped back. Their legal strategy changed. And one director was left exposed—with no insurance, no internal backing, and no plan. This case study is especially relevant if…
When Competence Gets Lost in Translation — Pholus Restores Alignment Between a Client and Their Tax Advisor

When Competence Gets Lost in Translation — Pholus Restores Alignment Between a Client and Their Tax Advisor

Pholus Advisory | 05/31/2025
You trust your advisor’s work. The filings are accurate. The guidance is solid. But calls go unanswered, emails linger, and tension is rising. You’re considering a change—not because of a mistake, but because you’re tired of feeling ignored. This case study is especially relevant if you are: A founder or…
Repairing a Fractured Board Relationship Through Founder Translation and Governance Design

Repairing a Fractured Board Relationship Through Founder Translation and Governance Design

Pholus Advisory | 05/15/2025
The founder stops showing up to board meetings. At first, it’s a scheduling conflict. Then silence. Frustration builds. People start talking about exit votes, formal censure—even leaving the board entirely. No one’s saying it out loud yet, but the relationship is breaking. This case study is especially relevant if you…
Quietly Navigating Internal Misconduct and Advising a Clean Exit

Quietly Navigating Internal Misconduct and Advising a Clean Exit

Pholus Advisory | 01/07/2025
You trusted a local partner to handle compliance and keep operations above board. They were well-connected, familiar with the terrain, and seemed like the safe choice. But over time, inconsistencies started to show—figures that didn’t add up, deadlines that slipped, and reporting that just didn’t make sense. Now you’re wondering…
Managing Founder Disengagement Through Mission Reframing and a Respectful Exit

Managing Founder Disengagement Through Mission Reframing and a Respectful Exit

Pholus Advisory | 01/07/2025
Your founder isn’t failing. He’s just… absent. The energy’s gone. Strategy sessions feel hollow. Deadlines slip without tension. The board doesn’t want conflict. The team needs direction. And no one knows how to say what’s become obvious: the founder has outgrown the mission. This case study is especially relevant if…
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