It’s May. Let’s Talk About the 2025 CLM Trends That Are Actually Happening

Back in January, everyone had a list. AI would transform CLM. Modular platforms would take over. Compliance requirements would surge. Everyone would magically get better at managing third-party risk. That last one still makes me laugh. We’re now five months into 2025. Which means it’s a good time to stop predicting trends and start grading […]
What 30 Years Taught Me About Scaling Right

Over the last 30 years, I’ve watched many businesses attempt to scale. Some pulled it off. Others didn’t. It rarely came down to funding or market demand. The deciding factor was nearly always clear, consistent internal systems, especially around handling contracts. I recently reviewed Tom Dunlop’s four-stage expansion approach for Summize, another CLM provider. His […]
The One Trick to Growth

You’ve done it. Your company has hit the coveted 100-employee mark. The champagne’s flowing, the team’s celebrating, and you’re riding high on success. But as the bubbles settle, a sobering thought creeps in: What now? Growing from 100 to 500 employees is one thing. Scaling beyond that? It’s a whole different ball game. And let […]