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The Changing AI Landscape: Guidance for Portfolio Company Operators  
The competitive advantage from AI will belong to organizations that align adoption with business outcomes.
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The Operational Reality of Private Equity-Backed M&A 
As add-on activity continues, executives are increasingly balancing integration complexity against core business performance.
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Why Commercial Leadership Turnover Persists in Portfolio Companies 
Average commercial leadership tenure is just 25 months. Find out what’s driving it and how executives can improve outcomes.
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How Private Equity Sponsors Evaluate Your Career Narrative
Executives seeking PE-backed roles are judged on more than experience. Sponsors want a clear narrative that demonstrates value creation potential.
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From Vision to Scale: 5 Key Considerations for Founder-Led to Founder-Influenced Transitions  
Lead your next founder-led acquisition to success under private equity ownership.
PE Landscape
Team Leadership
What Is an Acid Test?
An acid test evaluates the effectiveness or success of a person, product, firm, industry or initiative through a rigorous test.
September 14, 2021 1 min read
Business Management
PE Landscape
What Are Covenants in Private Equity?
Financial covenants are the promises or agreements entered into by a borrowing party that are financial in nature.
September 14, 2021 5 min read
PE Landscape
Sponsor Relations
What Is ‘Vesting’ in Private Equity-Owned Companies?
Vesting in a private equity-owned company means management’s reward is simultaneous with investors’ payout.
September 14, 2021 2 min read
Business Management
Lead Through the Sale Process to Deliver a Successful Exit
The realization of a successful exit to a strategic or financial buyer remains the standard end game for an LBO. While an executive’s actions in…
September 14, 2021 1 min read
Business Management
PE Landscape
What Is an EBITDA Bridge
An EBITDA bridge is a visual data tool that analyzes EBITDA rates to create a summary or forecast of the company’s profitability.
September 14, 2021 2 min read
Career Development
Becoming a 1099 OP: Benefits, Myths, and Misconceptions
1099 contractual work is growing in prevalence for OPs.
September 13, 2021 4 min read