The Value of TAM in PE Dealmaking — Why Investors Care (And You Should, Too)

An accurate and promising TAM can draw the attention of investors looking for that diamond in the rough

M&A Experience: How PE Sponsors Assess Candidates During Interviews

How PE sponsors view M&A experience when hiring portfolio executives.

Three Top Priorities of Best-in-Class Commercial Leaders

Commercial leadership has made it to the top of private equity’s priority list, and today’s leaders are being called upon to champion the role of…

The 5 Fundamentals of a Successful Exit

You’ve worked hard to get to this point. Make sure when it comes time to close the deal, that you stick the landing. You’ve achieved…

Exit-Focused Leadership That Drives Value

If you’re not thinking about your exit from day one, you’re already behind the ball. In the fast-paced world of private equity, you have to…

The Dawn of In-House Corporate Development

How recent trends in portfolio level add-on origination could impact your role.  Private equity’s resiliency in 2021 proved that firms and their portfolio companies are…

Sponsor Operating Models: Finding Your Perfect Fit is Pivotal to Maximizing Success

Delving into operating styles to find your best match, and the importance of aligning yourself with the right fund. Part of diligencing a prospective role…

The Candidate Traits Most Important to Sponsors and CEOs in a CFO Hire

When hiring for a new CFO at a PE-backed company, sponsors and CEOs want the same things, almost. What are the nuances in their thinking,…

There’s No Substitute for a Well-Planned (and Well-Executed) Career Narrative

Taking charge of your career story. When interviewing for a private equity-backed C-suite role, whether it’s your first time entering the sphere or you’re a…

Is Co-Investing Worth the Risk?

Assess your risk appetite when an opportunity for co-investment presents.