Guest: Michael Arietta
Host: Alex Rawlings
🕒 Key Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
Overview of Garden City Equity’s long-term, people-first model.
00:40 – Biggest PE Mistake
Short-term thinking (IRR focus) limits investment in transformational initiatives like ERP, CRM, and AI.
01:37 – Long-Term Hold Strategy
30-year horizon allows compounding value without forced exits.
03:05 – Holding Company Model
All investors share ownership across all assets—better alignment and flexibility.
05:55 – Leveraging Investor Network
LPs provide deal flow, diligence, and operational expertise.
09:15 – Sourcing Investors
Built بالكامل through personal network—no institutional reliance.
10:42 – Strategic vs Institutional Capital
Strategic investors add value beyond capital.
13:17 – Low Debt Approach
Less leverage = lower risk, more flexibility, and founder alignment.
14:47 – Founder Advantage
Low-debt model appeals to founders seeking stability.
16:21 – Recommended Reads
🔑 Key Takeaways
Raw Selection partners with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies to secure exceptional executive talent. We focus on de-risking executive recruitment through meticulous search and selection processes, ensuring top-tier performance and long-term success.
🔗 Connect with Alex Rawlings on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexrawlings/
🌐 Visit Raw Selection www.raw-selection.com
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