
Investing In Founder-Led Companies is what my guest, Jorge Gross, Managing Partner at Private Equity firm Trivest, and a Wharton Business School graduate, in the US dives into in our conversation on the People Quotient podcast. He shares how investing (private equity and otherwise) in founder-led companies requires attention to the needs of the founder beyond price and how listening and understanding the business, evaluating opportunities, and thoughtful investing can help founder-led companies flourish. Jorge shares lots of insights about investing in companies, partnering with founders, listening to the needs of the founders and the employees, and leading with respect and empathy. He highlights practical advice that he shares with his teams as he develops the next generation of investors. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction4:13 The Evolution of Private Equity7:09 Competition in Private Equity9:05 Investing in Founder-Led Businesses10:19 Advice for Those Considering Private Equity14:32 Adding Value to Founder-Led Businesses21:55 Identifying Capabilities and Cultural Alignment24:56 Collaborative Decision-Making and Cultural Fit27:50 Managing Change While Building The Team29:04 The Importance of People in Private Equity Investments30:54 Coaching and Mentoring the Executive Team37:41 Running a Private Equity Board40:18 Founders Partnering With Private Equity45:34 Best Practices: Do’s and Don’ts
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