Private Equity Podcast: Karma School of Business Private Equity Spotlight: Lessons in Leadership and Growth with Casey Myers
Jan 8, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Casey Myers, a partner at Edison Partners, shares his extensive experience in private equity focusing on leadership and sustainable growth. He highlights how his collaboration with 52 firms shaped his view on operational value creation. Casey emphasizes the importance of strong leadership character and addressing technology debt for company success. He advocates for a people-first approach to build high-performing teams and reveals his advice to embrace diverse experiences for personal and professional growth.
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Casey's Path to PE
- Casey Myers's path to private equity wasn't intentional.
- After running an exit process and interacting with 52 PE firms, he recognized a need for better operator support.
PE Industry Maturation
- The private equity industry has matured significantly, moving beyond basic value creation strategies.
- Early value creation plans were simplistic, focusing on accounting systems, sales staff, or pricing adjustments.
Evaluating Companies
- When evaluating companies, prioritize character and pain correlation and consider tech debt.
- Assess if a product solves real customer pain points, and evaluate the technical debt load relative to growth goals.
