Building A Table Of Your Own
What if private equity felt human, transparent, and unapologetically values‑driven? Kelly sits down with Leah, founder of Marrin Investment Partners, to unpack how she left the C‑suite, launched her own firm, and raised capital while raising two young kids—without sacrificing dignity or clarity. Leah explains private equity in plain English, then gets specific about buying companies deal by deal, structuring returns, and why she treats culture as a value driver on par with technology and operations.
You’ll hear how a paperweight question—What would you do if you knew you could not fail?—nudged a 20‑year plan into a one‑year leap, and how coaching helped her push past fear with a simple mantra: do it scared. Leah shares the realities behind the boardroom door: low‑trust environments, high‑stakes negotiations, and why radical transparency eases tension and accelerates deals. She breaks down her criteria—think EBITDA ranges, moats, customer concentration, leadership depth—and shows how a 50‑50 board composition can happen when you build your own table instead of waiting for a seat at someone else’s.
This is also a candid look at motherhood and ambition. Leah talks about the nanny who keeps the family rhythm steady, pancake mornings that anchor connection, and the five quiet minutes that sometimes count as self‑care. With a historic wave of baby boomer owners preparing to sell, she outlines the opportunity ahead and why leading with empathy can still deliver strong returns. If you’re curious about private equity, company acquisitions, or navigating entrepreneurship with young kids—and want a playbook that blends heart with hard numbers—this conversation will stick with you.
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