
David Fleming, a multi-exited CFO with over 25 successful buy-side transactions, joins us to discuss how management teams can drive M&A activity and become stronger partners in deal origination and integration with their private equity sponsors. X-Factor is presented by PrivateEquityCXO, the world’s largest digital community of PE-backed executives. Start your free membership today and unlock exclusive content and insights that help PE-backed executives drive performance. This episode is ...
Oct 10, 2024
35 min

Welcome back to the PrivateEquityCXO Webinar Series! Sarah DeMarco, Vice President of Search at FALCON, takes the reins as guest host of X-Factor. Sarah is joined by Amanda Fleig, Vice President of Human Resources at Chronicle Heritage and Maddy Hopsicker, Operating Partner of Talent at Summit Park. Together, they dive into winning strategies for spearheading talent efforts and driving value creation through HR excellence. X-Factor is presented by PrivateEquityCXO, the world’s largest digital...
Sep 26, 2024
50 min

In this episode, we sit down with Bob Craycraft, a multi-exited, PE-backed CEO, to discuss navigating alignment with a PE firm, from the interview stage to the first 100 days and beyond. Want to join Bob in sharing insights on governance fit? Take 5 to 8 minutes to fill out the PE-CXO 2024 Private Equity Firm Performance Survey and help identify the firms that truly align with and support their executives. Your voice matters! X-Factor is presented by PrivateEquityCXO, the world’s largest digi...
Sep 16, 2024
42 min

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Lanier, Chief Financial Officer of Fishbowl, an inventory management software company backed by Diversis Capital. Brian shares his insights on strategic pricing within a private equity-backed environment. He breaks down his three essential rules for pricing: leverage your value proposition, determine the “credible no-brainer,” and keep it simple. This straightforward yet powerful approach has been crucial in driving enterprise value. Whether you're a CF...
Aug 29, 2024
35 min

Carson Tate, c-suite advisor and executive coach, joins us to discuss fostering strong team dynamics and optimizing collaboration within executive teams in portfolio companies. Carson shares her step-by-step process for utilizing “Designed Alliances” to cultivate cohesive executive teams. X-Factor is presented by PrivateEquityCXO, the world’s largest digital community of PE-backed executives. Start your free membership today and unlock exclusive content and insights that help PE-backed execut...
Aug 15, 2024
32 min

Eric Bluhm, Chief Revenue Officer for Modern Campus, an education software provider backed by The Riverside Company, discusses transformational leadership. Eric shares advice on how to make your company unrecognizable in 3 to 5 years — and promote that transformation throughout your teams and individual employees. X-Factor is presented by PrivateEquityCXO, the world’s largest digital community of PE-backed executives. Start your free membership today and unlock exclusive content and ins...
Aug 1, 2024
34 min

Jessica Hamilton, Chief Financial Officer for LeaseCrunch, a cloud-based lease accounting software solution backed by Aquiline Capital Partners, joins us to discuss effective change management practices. Jessica offers insights on professionalizing businesses and executing platform strategies while keeping employees aligned. X-Factor is presented by PrivateEquityCXO, the world’s largest digital community of PE-backed executives. Start your free membership today and unlock exclusive content an...
Jul 18, 2024
44 min

Christian Leard, CEO at Perennials and Sutherland, joins us to discuss the journey from a large company executive to his first PE-backed role as CEO of a mid-market company. X-Factor is presented by PrivateEquityCXO, the world’s largest digital community of PE-backed executives. Start your free membership today and unlock exclusive content and insights that help PE-backed executives drive performance. This episode is hosted by FALCON Partner, Rob Huxtable. FALCON is a retained executive searc...
Jul 5, 2024
37 min

Puja Agrawal, Strategic Operating Partner at Kayne Anderson, joins us to discuss embracing sponsor resources, striking the right balance of leadership traits, and leveraging vulnerability to drive value in portfolio companies. X-Factor is presented by PrivateEquityCXO, the world’s largest digital community of PE-backed executives. Start your free membership today and unlock exclusive content and insights that help PE-backed executives drive performance. This episode is hosted by FALCON Partne...
Jun 20, 2024
29 min

Welcome to the first episode of the PrivateEquityCXO Webinar Series! In this exciting debut, Lizzie Jordan, Vice President of Search at FALCON, takes the reins as guest host of X-Factor. Lizzie is joined by Peter Clare, CEO at Relode. Together, they delve into strategies for maximizing returns on founder-led M&A pursuits within the middle-market private equity sector. The discussion highlights best practices for collaborating with founders to drive the next stage of growth and scale. X-Fa...
Jun 6, 2024
41 min
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