From Engineer to Investor: A Private Equity Journey

This chapter traces the speaker's unconventional path into private equity, beginning with their engineering roots and experiences at Morgan Stanley. They share humorous anecdotes and hard-earned lessons from early investments, including a notable deal involving a pig farm that highlight the volatile nature of markets. The narrative reflects on the crucial support from early backers and the importance of relationships and communication in overcoming initial challenges and achieving growth in their investment firm.