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Discover the secret sauce behind private equity (PE) growth strategies! In this episode, Emily Sander, Rory Liebhart, and Ed Barton break down why PE firms target founder-led businesses and reveal the tactical playbooks to scale them. From "buy low, sell high" foundations to aligning visions, unlocking growth through talent/capital infusion, and leveraging technology, they cover it all. You’ll learn how PE turns underperforming businesses into high-performing powerhouses in 18–72 months. Perfect for founders, business owners, and growth hackers!
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
🔑 Why founder-led companies are PE’s favorite acquisitions (spoiler: it’s all about untapped upside).
🔑 The three pillars of PE-driven growth: Capital, talent, and technology deployed smartly to hit inflection points.
🔑 The “corporate” transformation: From disheveled startups to well-oiled machines with governance, CMOs, and CFOs.
🔑 How a Chief of Staff becomes the secret weapon for aligning teams and accelerating execution.
Learn how PE firms don’t just buy businesses—they engineer dynasties. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or exec, this episode gives you the framework to think like a scaling pro.
Subscribe for more deep-dive episodes on PE, tech, and entrepreneurship!
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🎙 Podcast – Strategies, PE 101 & witty banter
📚 Book – On‑Ramp to Exit, full deal life cycle
🛠 Resources – Free templates, guides, tools
🔗 LinkedIn – Follow us for fresh PE insights
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Who Are We?
Three insiders. One mic. All things private equity — explained. Hi 👋 We’re Ed, Rory, and Emily — a CEO, a CFO, and a Chief of Staff — here to demystify the world of private equity. Between us, we’ve sat in the founder’s chair, run PE‑backed companies, and worked on the deal side, so we know the wins, the pitfalls, and the jargon (and we’ll explain it).
Through the Private Equity Experience Podcast, our book On‑Ramp to Exit, and a library of free tools and templates, we share real‑world stories, practical strategies, and insider insights to help you navigate every stage of the PE journey — whether you’re leading a portfolio company, joining a deal team, considering PE, or just PE‑curious.
...Chapters
1. How PE Turns Hot Founders into Giants in 18 Months (00:00:00)
2. Decision-Making Under Pressure (00:01:11)
3. Comfort TV Shows and YouTube Rabbit Holes (00:03:29)
4. Why PE is Interested in Founder-Led Businesses (00:05:21)
5. Leveraging Technology and Sales for Growth (00:10:57)
6. M&A and Professionalizing the Organization (00:13:45)
7. Understanding Business Scalability (00:17:35)
8. The Role of Private Equity in Business Growth (00:19:30)
9. The Importance of Technology and Systems (00:22:53)
10. The Chief of Staff's Role in Organizational Success (00:26:47)
11. Measuring Success and Professionalization (00:28:25)
12. Post-Acquisition Growth and Strategy (00:34:22)
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