What I Learned From Private Equity (And How Entrepreneurs Can Apply It)
Primarily for: Entrepreneurial Founders, Venture Investors TL;DR Growing companies can learn from the most common strategies PE firms employ once they invest: 1. Pursue targeted follow-on acquisitions – not recommended for most independent companies 2. Upgrade finance and accounting – worth doing in anticipation of growth 3. Professionalize and enhance the sales function – the big opportunity for entrepreneurs As an entrepreneur, I was intrigued by private equity firms that b
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The One Thing Your Team Actually Needs from You
TL; DR Truly caring about your people is good leadership and the right thing to do. Your team members notice if you care – or if you don’t. Show your people that they matter through tangible actions. Onboard enthusiastically, thank them, support their career goals, find them mentors, and know what’s on their mind. I co-chair a national collaborative of accomplished entrepreneurs. At a recent meeting, the CEO of a mid-sized company asked the group “How do I get my employees to
Oct 20, 20254 min read
Stop Wasting Everyone's Time in Meetings
Ever left a meeting and thought, “That was a waste of time”? You’re not alone. Over 70% of employees rate meetings as a waste of time; only 11% find them productive. That’s a failure of leadership.
Sep 29, 20254 min read
