Join Sean Mooney in this engaging episode of Karma School of Business as he speaks with Jonathan Metrick, Partner and Chief Growth Officer at Sagard. Jonathan shares profound insights on growth strategies, operational excellence, and lessons learned as a former operator turned private equity growth leader. Tune in for actionable advice on accelerating revenue, leveraging data, and adapting to new market dynamics in today’s fast-paced environment.

Episode Highlights

[00:02:40] Jonathan’s unconventional journey from operator to private equity and his reflections on entering the investment world.

[00:10:25] Why owning your company’s “superpower” and becoming obsessive about it drives long-term success.

[00:15:02] How Sagard supports portfolio companies through go-to-market strategies, AI innovation, and commercial partnerships.

[00:23:04] The importance of connected data systems and how they help businesses achieve profit-centric growth.

[00:30:34] Why "speed to lead" is essential and how small changes in response time can boost conversion rates dramatically.

[00:35:12] Jonathan’s advice on leveraging benchmarking and learning from others to scale faster and more efficiently.

For more information on Sagard, go to https://www.sagard.com/

For more information on Jonathan Metrick, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmetrick

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