I recently spoke with Joe Grace, a seasoned executive and long-time CMO and partner at Chief Outsiders to discuss the transformative engagement he recently completed with a medical device company. The company, which sells directly to consumers –specifically men over 60 – had been experiencing some significant growth challenges and Joe was brought in to get them back on track. I was excited about the opportunity to talk with Joe about the engagement. It was a great representation of the positive outcomes he provides for his clients as well as the passion Joe has for the work he does as a Chief ..read more

Savvier patients are transforming the healthcare sector, and private equity investors would do well to invest real time, skill and effort to marketing efforts as part of their value creation plans, according to fractional growth executive provider Chief Outsiders. Healthcare has long been a sweet spot for private equity, offering plenty of opportunities for investors to do what they do best to drive returns: streamlining operations, cleaning up balance sheets, building industry platforms through M&A drives and tapping industry talent to steer companies to new heights. But as with any sect ..read more

In a recent episode of the "PE Value Drivers" podcast, Slade Kobran interviewed Kush Tulsidas from One Rock Capital Partners. Tulsidas, who has a robust background in consulting, operations, and investment, delves into his role in enhancing sales and marketing strategies within One Rock’s portfolio companies ..read more

Welcome to the latest episode of “PE Value Drivers”! On this episode of PE Value Drivers, I spoke with Bob Renner, a Senior Operating Partner at Inverness Graham.  ..read more

By: Slade Kobran, Dawn Werry, and Evan Eckman We recently hosted a LinkedIn Live with Evan Eckman, Dawn Werry, and Slade Kobran from Chief Outsiders. We welcome any comments or questions you may have. You can view a replay of the conversation ..read more

I recently had the great pleasure of facilitating a roundtable discussion about the ideal go-to-market transformation, with a group of experienced PE operating partners who have viewed the PE process - from diligence to exit — through every possible facet. This discussion took place during the PEI Operating Partners Forum in San Francisco ..read more

Next week, I will be attending the PEI Operating Partners Forum in San Francisco, along with several hundred Private Equity Operating Partners and others in the PE value creation ecosystem. It promises to be an informative event full of great networking, rekindled relationships, and informative content ..read more

Welcome to the latest episode of “PE Value Drivers”! I was lucky enough to snag Thomas Fountain from One Rock Capital Partners for my latest chat. Tom is an operating partner at One Rock, a private equity firm that specializes in mid-market investments across five primary sectors: chemicals and materials, food and beverage, field services, manufacturing, and distribution. The firm is committed to enhancing the operational performance of its portfolio companies to generate solid returns for investors. Below are some highlights from our conversation ..read more

  Welcome back to PE Value Drivers. In this issue, I am talking to Vikram Agrawal, a mission-driven, operationally-focused investment management professional who believes that everyone deserves an opportunity to be successful, however they define success. Vikram is currently collaborating with Texan businessman and environmentalist, Trammell S. Crow, with a dual mandate focused on leading investments and catalyzing impact in environmental sustainability and resilience. In addition to being CEO of American Resilience Partners, he supports the international non-profit EarthX as the Direct ..read more

Written by Jack Bowen and Bill Keller For private equity organizations, the cup runneth over. The post-pandemic period has been a boon for PE markets, with more than a trillion dollars flowing into portfolios in 2021 alone. However, in the face of an uncertain economic environment, it will take more than legacy practices to keep fueling the PE fires. With the unending tasks of assessing, aligning, and optimizing their portfolio companies’ performance to maximize growth opportunities, marketing is one line item that often gets short shrift at PE organizations. But no longer: Simply relying on ..read more