A separate path. By application.

ZERO Entry is an equity-compensated engagement for accepted businesses, separate from the Readiness Diagnostic, Build and Retainer. Any equity NCKTR receives is negotiated on a client-by-client basis and set against an independent, third-party company appraisal, as required under IRS fair market value standards (409A valuation). The resulting equity position will not exceed 10% under any engagement, plus a contractual right to a share of gross sale proceeds at exit. The engagement starts with the mandatory Operational Business Audit.

Scope, equity compensation, exit participation and any other obligations must be agreed in writing before work begins. This model is not covered by the standalone Diagnostic's no-retainer terms. Ask us to review fit and the proposed terms with you.