Krista Morgan is the General Partner at Stage, a majority female-led private equity fund focused on acquiring controlling interests in companies undergoing a change in capital structure, strategy, operations, or growth.
What You'll Learn
How VC firms take over firms and lead them to growth
What it's like to work in a female-led investment firm
Why most start-ups fail
The publicity and business that comes with winning awards
Breakdown
[00:50] Getting to Know Krista Morgan
[03:05] Common Mistakes by PE Firms and Portfolio Companies
[04:30] There's Always Room For Venture Capital Investing
[06:40] Characteristics of a Start-up Doomed to Fail
[09:18] Success Rates and Common Challenges in Most Startups
[13:10] How Krista and Her Team Take Over and Scale a Business
[17:04] Women in Leadership Positions in the Venture Capital Space
[20:47] The Benefits of Winning Awards in Business
[ 24:58] Key Attributes of a Top Performing Individual
[29:26] What Krista Likes and Dislikes About Being an Investor
[31:51] Krista's Go-To Information Resources
[33:01] Parting Thoughts
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