Summa & Friends

Summa Equity has multiple points of differentiation from other private equity firms, not least in that they deliver great returns in a sustainable way, powered by the right cultural values. But what are the right cultural values, and why is it so important to define behaviour? On this episode of Summa & Friends, early investor in Summa, Mirja Lehmler-Brown, founding Managing Director and Partner at Hayfin Capital Management Private Equity, explains why values, behaviour and culture build better private equity businesses.But more importantly, she shares advice for how you can create the culture you want. Download and listen to find out more. On today’s podcast:The decision to invest in SummaWhy values, behaviour and culture build better businessesCreating a fun culture at workWhy diverse mindset delivers valueDo culture due diligence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Righting everything that’s going wrong in the world isn’t one person’s responsibility, says Harvard Business School Professor, George Serafeim, the rockstar of ESG. We all have a responsibility to try to bring about good outcomes for society, both environmentally and socially. So how can purpose and profit in business go hand in hand? And what can large companies and publicly listed firms do to instill a sense of purpose in every employee across the corporation? What actually is ESG? And why did Elon Musk recently debunk it? To find out all this and more, download and listen to Summa & Friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging discussion, Christian Sinding, CEO of EQT, and Rainer Indal, Managing Partner of Suma Equity, delve into private equity's crucial role in addressing climate change. They explore the industry's transformation from traditional investment to intentional, problem-first approaches that tackle societal challenges. Sinding highlights EQT's purpose-driven strategy and ambitious sustainability targets. Indal emphasizes the need for bold, actionable investments in green technologies, while both share personal insights on the importance of leadership and meaningful impact.

Climate change, social inequality, resource inefficiency - these aren’t the problems a select few individuals face… These imminent global challenges are going to impact all of us, if we don’t act now. So, asks Reynir Indahl, founder of private equity firm Summa Equity, do you have the courage to care about a wiser future? In this inaugural episode of Summa & Friends, Reynir invites listeners to join him in addressing the most pressing of challenges. We need to stop thinking in terms of ‘me’, says Reynir, and start thinking in terms of ‘we’. Because we’re all in this together. And you don’t have to suffer financially or socially to optimize for the planet. How can a private equity firm make a difference to climate change? And what can you do to play your part? Download and listen to find out.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.