Private Equity Podcast: Karma School of Business
Private Equity Spotlight: Susan Soh on Building with Data and Innovation
Sep 10, 2024
Susan Soh, Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at GrowthCurve Capital, transitioned from law to private equity, driving innovative investment strategies. In this discussion, she highlights the importance of data-rich businesses and the transformative role of AI. Susan shares her views on adaptability, curiosity, and the necessity of building strong partnerships in the private equity landscape. She also emphasizes the significance of tech adoption for future success and reflects on her entrepreneurial spirit that shapes her approach to investments.
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- Susan Soh's journey from law to private equity exemplifies the importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities in evolving industries.
- GrowthCurve Capital emphasizes investing in data-rich, growth-oriented companies while leveraging AI and digital tools for value creation.
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Susan So's Journey to Private Equity
Susan So shares her unconventional path to private equity, starting her career as an attorney before pivoting to mergers and acquisitions at Bear Stearns. After feeling unfulfilled in law, she transitioned into a more entrepreneurial environment where she discovered her passion for private equity through a sub-group focused on merchant banking. Despite a detour into the hedge fund sector, where she thrived during the fast-paced evolution of finance, she eventually returned to her roots in private equity with a focus on building Growth Curve Capital. Susan's diverse career trajectory highlights the importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities in a rapidly changing industry.
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