Investing In Founder-Led Companies is what my guest, Jorge Gross, Managing Partner at Private Equity firm Trivest, and a Wharton Business School graduate, in the US dives into in our conversation on the People Quotient podcast. He shares how investing (private equity and otherwise) in founder-led companies requires attention to the needs of the founder beyond price and how listening and understanding the business, evaluating opportunities, and thoughtful investing can help founder-led companies flourish. Jorge shares lots of insights about investing in companies, partnering with founders, listening to the needs of the founders and the employees, and leading with respect and empathy. He highlights practical advice that he shares with his teams as he develops the next generation of investors.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
4:13 The Evolution of Private Equity
7:09 Competition in Private Equity
9:05 Investing in Founder-Led Businesses
10:19 Advice for Those Considering Private Equity
14:32 Adding Value to Founder-Led Businesses
21:55 Identifying Capabilities and Cultural Alignment
24:56 Collaborative Decision-Making and Cultural Fit
27:50 Managing Change While Building The Team
29:04 The Importance of People in Private Equity Investments
30:54 Coaching and Mentoring the Executive Team
37:41 Running a Private Equity Board
40:18 Founders Partnering With Private Equity
45:34 Best Practices: Do’s and Don’ts
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