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Ep. 74: John Stewart, MiddleGround Capital | Optimizing Operations in Industrial Manufacturing Portcos

Private Equity Value Creation Podcast

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From Toyota to Private Equity: A Founder's Journey

This chapter explores the founder's transition from an hourly worker at Toyota to establishing Middle Ground Capital in private equity. It highlights their strategic focus on investing in regional manufacturing and B2B specialty distribution companies, with an emphasis on operational efficiency. The discussion also addresses the changing dynamics of the industry, the significance of management partnerships, and a detailed approach to value creation.

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