10th March 2026
Chris Kay recently joined Oli Ridley, Founder of Cloud Decisions and host of Microsoft Mentors: The Podcast, for a webinar discussion on the six pillars of valuation creation for Microsoft Solutions Partners.
The conversation built on themes explored in FPE’s Microsoft Solutions Partners Founder’s Guide to Growth and Maximising Valuation. Drawing on FPE’s experience investing in and working alongside scaling software and Microsoft Partner businesses, Chris shared insights into what consistently differentiates high-performing Partners as they scale.
The discussion explored the structural priorities that underpin long-term value creation, including leadership depth, scalable delivery models, alignment with Microsoft, and disciplined growth.
The session formed part of the Microsoft Mentors webinar series hosted by Cloud Decisions, which brings together leaders from across the Microsoft ecosystem to discuss growth, leadership and strategy within Partner businesses.