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Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, is a podcast all about Private Equity leadership. In each episode we will explore a theme related specifically to Private Equity backed and entrepreneurial companies, with a PE backed CEO or subject matter expert.
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to Brian Stringer who was CEO of Survitec about his experience of taking the business through multiple private equity transactions. We discuss the importance of timing, understanding your future PE buyers, the critical role of advisors and the importance of maintaining business performance through the sale process.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
In this special edition of Map of the Maze we talk to industry expert Chris Paton who, after having a decorated career as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Marines, went on to found and manage Quirk Solutions, a management consultancy specialising in business resilience and execution success. Chris bridges the gap between military and commercial life and talks to us about leading with vulnerability, stress testing the strategic planning process and closed-loop communication.
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to Jim Graham who has sat on both sides of the private equity fence as an Investor / Portfolio Director and as Executive Director. Jim gives us a unique perspective on the mechanics of raising and deploying a private equity fund as well as how the teams within the funds are incentivised.
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of Pure Gym who has spent time on all sides of Private Equity as a deal consultant, a seller and a CEO. We discuss Humphrey’s ‘PE CEO Toolkit’ and what it takes to be a good leader, manage investor relationships and sell your business.
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to Steve Byrne, CEO of Travel Counsellors. Our topics of discussion include how to transition from an entrepreneurial, founder led business into one backed by PE, building and maintaining employee and customer relationships and the ever-changing tech landscape and potential impact of Artificial Intelligence.
Friday Jan 25, 2019
Friday Jan 25, 2019
In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to David Brennan, CEO of Nexus Vehicle Management about his experience of delivering multiple private equity exits. The preparation needed before taking the business to market, driving pace and efficiency once the process has started, the due diligence you should undertake on your new owners and how to deliver some quick wins for your new investor.