In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Matt Young, Operating Executive at North Equity, shares how unconventional paths can create exceptional leaders in private equity. From journalist to documentary filmmaker to growth operator, Matt reflects on how his MFA taught him to read a room better than any MBA and why emotional intelligence, proactivity, and accountability often outperform pedigree. He unpacks lessons from scaling BrightRoll and Yahoo, leading integrations across globa...
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In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Matt Young, Operating Executive at North Equity, shares how unconventional paths can create exceptional leaders in private equity. From journalist to documentary filmmaker to growth operator, Matt reflects on how his MFA taught him to read a room better than any MBA and why emotional intelligence, proactivity, and accountability often outperform pedigree. He unpacks lessons from scaling BrightRoll and Yahoo, leading integrations across globa...
Trust and Curiosity: The New Edge of Leadership in Private Equity and Venture Capital
Leadership Quotient
36 minutes
3 weeks ago
Trust and Curiosity: The New Edge of Leadership in Private Equity and Venture Capital
In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Jeff Tobin, Founder and Managing Partner of AscendX Group, shares how trust, alignment, and urgency shape leadership across Private Equity and Venture Capital. Drawing on two decades of experience spanning turnaround operations, microcap investing, and value creation, Jeff reveals why transparent communication and buy-in at every level are non-negotiable. He discusses balancing urgency with empathy, transitioning from hands-on operator to en...
Leadership Quotient
In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Matt Young, Operating Executive at North Equity, shares how unconventional paths can create exceptional leaders in private equity. From journalist to documentary filmmaker to growth operator, Matt reflects on how his MFA taught him to read a room better than any MBA and why emotional intelligence, proactivity, and accountability often outperform pedigree. He unpacks lessons from scaling BrightRoll and Yahoo, leading integrations across globa...
