The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection The secrets behind top PE-backed CEO’s achieving 6.2X MOIC
Dec 16, 2025
Taavo Godtfredsen and Sam Allison, co-founders of Advantage CEO, dive into their extensive research on private equity-backed CEOs who achieve impressive 6.2x MOIC. They discuss the common pitfalls CEOs face, like holding onto average talent and letting strategy get stuck at the top. Learn about their fascinating 5X CEO Model, which emphasizes strategic clarity, scalable talent, and disciplined execution. Plus, they share practical tools for talent reviews and innovative exercises to anticipate disruptive risks.
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Quarterly Talent Reviews
- Do run quarterly talent reviews with your board using a red/yellow/green grid and succession planning.
- Do ask “If I knew what I know now, would I rehire this person?” for critical roles.
Move Quickly On Poor Performers
- Do act quickly when you suspect someone should be removed; hesitation makes it harder later.
- Do pace transitions thoughtfully and phase replacements at the right time.
Hire A-Players For Critical Roles
- Do identify the top mission-critical roles and ensure A-players occupy them.
- Do design roles with two to three clear outcomes so they are winnable, not impossible.