Ever wondered what goes into a robust "Value Creation Plan"? Private equity firms aim for 3-5 times returns over 5-7 years, and the plan for achieving this can take various forms. From a straightforward financial model aiming to triple revenue and EBITDA returns, to elaborate McKinsey-style strategies backed by extensive...
Guiding Founders to Navigate Growth by Getting Out of Their Own Way
Even the most astute investors grapple with how to catalyze change in founder-led companies, even when everyone - including the founders - stands to benefit financially and professionally from growing the company.The architects of thriving businesses, founders share the common thread of having built successful enterprises from the ground up—a...
From Cults to Culture: Why Smart People Think and Do Dumb Things
From cult-like conformity to innovation and adaptability, organizational culture spans a broad spectrum. Have you ever observed intelligent leaders making questionable decisions driven by their company's culture? Or come across wildly unsubstantiated claims in the media and on social platforms?Some business leaders champion 'learning agility,' fostering cultures that continuously seek...