Growth Investor with GrowthCap‘s RJ Lumba PeopleFirst in Private Equity: Alpine Investors’ Graham Weaver
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Oct 26, 2022 
Graham Weaver, Founder of Alpine Investors, discusses the PeopleFirst approach in private equity, emphasizing hiring exceptional people. He shares insights on cultivating a positive company culture, memorable investments in software and health industries, and reflections on overcoming extreme challenges in high school. The podcast also explores transformation through surrender and universal laws, with valuable advice on pursuing goals fearlessly.
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People Business Realization
- Graham Weaver realized during the financial crisis that private equity is fundamentally a people business.
- The quality of people is crucial to success, not just the industry's specifics.
Culture Requires CEO Commitment
- Make culture your top priority and have senior leaders deeply involved in talent management.
- CEOs must actively focus on people and culture; it's their primary job.
Key Traits for Hiring
- When hiring, look for will to win, ability to get along with others, and grit.
- Grit is essential as they will face setbacks with significant responsibility.