Lane Rankin

Lane Rankin, Founder of Illuminate Education, shares his transition from educator to EdTech entrepreneur. He emphasizes the vital role of human connection in private equity, advocating for a shift from transactional approaches to relationship-driven deal sourcing. Lane discusses the challenge of authenticity in the cutthroat private equity culture and promotes vulnerability as a way to build trust. He highlights the importance of storytelling and genuine curiosity when engaging with founders, ultimately aiming for purpose-driven investing that prioritizes shared values.