Larry Hartmann

Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG Partners, has successfully led 17 acquisitions in four years, transforming the firm into a leader in talent advisory. He shares insights on competing with strategic buyers through culture and vision. Hartmann discusses the importance of incentivizing founders post-acquisition with equity and maintaining momentum in deals. He reveals why building proprietary deal flows is vital and explains how private equity can fast-track M&A strategies for sustainable growth.