Join industry titans Carl Press from Thoma Bravo, Suzanne Yoon of Kinzie Capital, John Caple of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, Erica Blob of Brighton Park Capital, and Eric Hansen from Blue Sea Capital as they delve into the heart of value creation in private equity. They discuss the importance of strong leadership and customer focus. The group shares insights on selecting growth-stage companies and the essentials of value investing. Discover how effective management and diversification can drive investment success.
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Key Investment Criteria
Look for strong leadership, category leadership, and high-quality revenue.
These are critical elements for successful private equity investments.
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Necessary But Not Sufficient
Strong leadership, category dominance, and revenue quality are necessary.
These alone don't guarantee investment success; other factors matter.
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Strong Leadership Traits
Seek mission-driven CEOs committed to company growth, not mercenaries.
Alignment in vision and the ability to set organizational tone are crucial.
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Join host Sean Mooney in a special compilation episode of the Karma School of Business, featuring key insights from industry leaders on value creation in private equity. This episode distills wisdom from Carl Press (Thoma Bravo), Suzanne Yoon (Kinzie Capital), John Caple (Hidden Harbor Capital Partners), Erica Blob (Brighton Park Capital Partners), and Eric Hansen (Blue Sea Capital) into actionable strategies for CEOs, CFOs, and founders. Discover what drives investment decisions and how to cultivate value in your company.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 - Introduction to the elements of value in private equity.
01:55 - Carl Press on leadership and revenue quality.
09:22 - Suzanne Yoon on product differentiation and customer focus.
17:17 - John Caple on value investing essentials.
22:49 - Erica Blob on selecting growth-stage companies.
29:30 - Eric Hansen on the importance of diversification and management integrity.
Links:
To listen to Carl Press's episode, go to: https://www.bluwave.net/podcasts/carl-press-thoma-bravo/
To listen to Suzanne Yoon's episode, go to: https://www.bluwave.net/podcasts/suzanne-yoon-kinzie-capital/
To listen to John Caple's episode, go to: https://www.bluwave.net/podcasts/john-caple-hidden-harbor/
To listen to Erica Blob's episode, go to: https://www.bluwave.net/podcasts/erica-blob-brighton-park-capital/
To listen to Eric Hansen's episode, go to: https://www.bluwave.net/podcasts/eric-hansen-blue-sea-capital/
Gain insights into the core elements of value that shape successful private equity investments and learn how to apply these principles to your business.