Graham Weaver, founder of Alpine Investors, emphasizes the importance of speaking your truth for better communication. He shares how being direct and authentic can prevent misunderstandings and lead to success in both personal and professional relationships. Weaver highlights the benefits of clarity and compassion in communication, urging listeners to be true to themselves for effective leadership and fulfillment.

Graham Weaver, Managing partner of Alpine Investors, talks about their people-driven approach in private equity, focusing on hiring exceptional CEOs and implementing M&A strategies. He shares insights on his journey in private equity, from early mistakes to the success of Alpine's PeopleFirst approach. The podcast delves into leadership development, business acquisitions, and challenges in finding the right leadership for investments

Graham Weaver, founder of Alpine Investors, discusses his journey from dorm room startup to $16B AUM, investment philosophies, and Alpine's $4.5B fund. Topics include unique hiring philosophy, screening for will to win in candidates, entrepreneurial choices, and navigating social media self-help content.

Graham Weaver, CEO of Alpine Investors, shares insights on navigating challenges, transformative hiring, managing key personnel changes, tough choices in leadership, and finding purpose in work. He reflects on the Great Recession, coaching importance, and talent recruitment, offering valuable wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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.

Graham Weaver, CEO of Alpine Investors, shares insights on building a personal brand and achieving growth. He discusses the evolution of content based on audience feedback and advocates for using micro-content to attract listeners. The interplay of short-form and long-form content is highlighted as a strategy for engagement. Weaver also explores the impact of platforms like TikTok on podcast visibility, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and action in personal branding. Effective strategies for guest outreach are discussed, revealing the openness of notable figures to collaborate.

Graham Weaver, founder and CEO of Alpine Investors, dives into his journey from self-help enthusiast to leading a $16 billion firm. He shares how a mindset shift and resilience propelled his success. Discover the art of staying motivated during mundane tasks and the importance of defining personal metrics for success. Graham also addresses life’s inherent suffering and the necessity of choosing struggles that matter. His insights blend career, health, and family, offering a holistic approach to growth and leadership.

Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks with Graham Weaver, who is the founder and CEO of Alpine Investors, a PeopleFirst private equity firm in San Francisco which invests in software and services. Graham has been in private equity for over 20 years, having started Alpine in his dorm room at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Weaver, Founder & Managing Partner of Alpine Investors, discusses his philosophies and strategies, including hiring and firing, building company culture, childhood experiences, and the importance of reading. The podcast also covers topics such as evaluating businesses for investment, barriers to entry, programmatic hiring, and hiring for attributes over experience. They also discuss the concept of the game of life being internal, 'demon mode', book recommendations, and online presence.

Graham Weaver, founder of Alpine Investors, shares his unique investment strategy, the keys to building trust and overcoming limiting beliefs. They discuss the importance of health habits and a morning routine, living an extraordinary life, setting and achieving goals, fully experiencing moments with children, and the meaning of life and success.