Founders, Private Equity
Second article in series for Harvard Business Review. Founder-led companies hold immense potential for growth in private equity–backed environments. Given the attractive upside, private equity firms are increasingly doing deals involving founder-led companies.
Founders, Private Equity
First article in series for Harvard Business Review. Founders are a unique breed—visionaries who transform ideas into thriving businesses, but often bring complexity when scaling alongside investors. To better understand what sets them apart, we launched an in-depth study of “founder DNA,” analyzing over 1,400 data points and conducting interviews across the private equity landscape. The result offers fresh insights into how investors and boards can unlock the potential of founder-led companies.
Boards, CEO and C-suite Succession
When it makes sense to appoint a board member to the top office, what can go wrong, and how to manage the sensitive dynamics involved to boost the odds of success.
