Richard Neff, a seasoned operator with a 25-year tenure at GE, shares his wealth of experience in private equity. He discusses the critical balance between ambitious plans and achievable goals, especially for $20M revenue businesses. Neff highlights the often-overlooked importance of investing in infrastructure and human capital. He also reflects on GE's structured approach to M&A and the lessons learned from navigating growth and financial crises, emphasizing strong investor-operator relationships as key to success.