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232. The Private Equity CFO | Myths, Mistakes & Misconceptions with Richard Sanders
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In this insightful episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, host Hannah Munro is joined by Richard Sanders, Founder and Managing Partner at Sullivan Street Partners, for a no-holds-barred session of myth-busting in the world of private equity. This episode offers practical wisdom, experienced insights, and a refreshingly candid take on what it really means to lead in a PE-backed business.
Tune in to explore:
- Why growth and profit aren’t mutually exclusive in private equity strategy
- The real expectations around budgeting and how to balance ambition with achievability
- What kinds of mistakes are tolerated
- How equity structures work, and why understanding “good leaver vs bad leaver” clauses is essential
- Whether industry experience or private equity background matters more for CFO roles
- How values, trust, and transparency drive performance in today’s private equity landscape
Links mentioned:
- Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.
- Subscribe to our Podcast!
Chapters
1. Introduction to CFO 4.0 Series (00:00:00)
2. Myth-busting Private Equity with Rich Sanders (00:00:49)
3. Growth vs Profit: Finding the Balance (00:02:04)
4. Handling Mistakes in Private Equity (00:03:55)
5. Is PE a Guaranteed Path to Wealth? (00:10:27)
6. Getting Into Private Equity: Requirements (00:17:43)
7. Working with PE Backers: Control and Values (00:25:42)
8. Final Thoughts and Contact Information (00:34:41)
234 episodes
Manage episode 490482370 series 3457329
In this insightful episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, host Hannah Munro is joined by Richard Sanders, Founder and Managing Partner at Sullivan Street Partners, for a no-holds-barred session of myth-busting in the world of private equity. This episode offers practical wisdom, experienced insights, and a refreshingly candid take on what it really means to lead in a PE-backed business.
Tune in to explore:
- Why growth and profit aren’t mutually exclusive in private equity strategy
- The real expectations around budgeting and how to balance ambition with achievability
- What kinds of mistakes are tolerated
- How equity structures work, and why understanding “good leaver vs bad leaver” clauses is essential
- Whether industry experience or private equity background matters more for CFO roles
- How values, trust, and transparency drive performance in today’s private equity landscape
Links mentioned:
- Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.
- Subscribe to our Podcast!
Chapters
1. Introduction to CFO 4.0 Series (00:00:00)
2. Myth-busting Private Equity with Rich Sanders (00:00:49)
3. Growth vs Profit: Finding the Balance (00:02:04)
4. Handling Mistakes in Private Equity (00:03:55)
5. Is PE a Guaranteed Path to Wealth? (00:10:27)
6. Getting Into Private Equity: Requirements (00:17:43)
7. Working with PE Backers: Control and Values (00:25:42)
8. Final Thoughts and Contact Information (00:34:41)
234 episodes
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