Private Equity

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When the Founder Stays: Balancing Continuity and Change After a PE Transition

January 26, 2026 , , ,

Private equity investors often face a delicate question after acquiring a founder-led company: Should the founder remain involved after the leadership transition? In many cases, there are compelling reasons to say yes. The founder knows the business inside and out. Their relationships with key customers, suppliers, and employees can help …

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Designing the Right C-Suite for Lower Middle Market Companies

October 27, 2025 , , ,

The modern C-suite has expanded dramatically. According to new research from SHRM and the Burning Glass Institute, executive teams have grown by 160% since 1990. Large organizations now employ a wide range of specialized leaders, from chief revenue officers to chief wellness officers and beyond, to keep pace with business …

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2025 Private Equity Trends: What They Mean for Talent Strategy

October 6, 2025 , , , ,

Private equity deal value surged in the first half of 2025. But underneath the headline numbers, the market tells a more nuanced story—one that has clear implications for how PE firms hire and lead at the portfolio company level. Here’s what we’re seeing in the market and reading in analyses …

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Solve It with Talent: The Private Equity Advantage That Can’t Be Underwritten

May 29, 2025 , , , ,

In a recent episode of Invest Like the Best (May 27, 2025), Graham Weaver, founder of Alpine Investors, crystallized his firm’s approach to private equity in four powerful words: “Solve it with talent.” Behind that phrase is a strategic insight that shapes how smart investors approach value creation—especially in lower-middle …

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What Q1’s Private Equity Rebound Means for Hiring

May 16, 2025 , , ,

After a slow 2024, private equity activity surged in Q1 2025, according to EY’s latest Private Equity Pulse report. Deal volume rose 45% from Q1 a year ago, and total deal value more than doubled. PE firms are eager to put capital to work, but they’re navigating trade tensions, financing …

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