John Ruffolo

John Ruffolo, Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity, shares his journey from accounting to tech investing. He discusses the stark differences between growth equity and traditional buyouts, highlighting how growth equity allows founders to retain control while securing liquidity. Ruffolo offers insights into how equity rollovers can fail due to aggressive cost-cutting and debt issues. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding pre- and post-money valuations and advises on leveraging debt before turning to equity for financing. A must-listen for founders!