The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Hosted by Alex Rawlings, Managing Partner of Raw Selection, a specialist executive search firm. Join us as we interview the leading experts in Private Equity, unlocking their secrets of success to share with you.
Discover how some of the top Private Equity professionals got into Private Equity, how they rose to success and learn about some of the mistakes they made along the way.
Alex has strong connections to the Private Equity industry through his executive search firm, Raw Selection, which specialises in working with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies across Europe and North America. Alex is straight talking and to the point and aims to unlock real gold you can build into your firm or portfolio companies. Find out more at www.raw-selection.com
The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Eric Stewart Discusses Setting Goals and Driving ROI for PE-Backed Companies
Introduction to Eric:
Eric Stewart is the Interim Chief Commercial Officer of IsoPlexis. He started his career in product and process development and later transitioned to private equity. He’s managed worldwide remits and has done some work in marketing and sales. Eric has also been serving as a board member of the Georgia Tech Business Network.
What You Will Learn:
Driving ROI for PE-Backed Companies
Setting Goals with PE-Backed Firms
How Low-Medium Markets can Utilize PE Firms
Points to Consider to Drive Effective Processes
About CDMO
Breakdown:
[00:28]: Introduction of Eric
[03:10]: Mistakes of PE Firms
[04:43]: Advice for PE-Backed Companies for Revenue Growth
[06:45]: Low to Medium Markets’ Essentials
[11:26]: Big Takeaways from Private Equity
[15:15]: Lookouts in Order to Drive Effective Processes
[20:23]: Perspectives in the CDMO Market
[24:20]: Three Attributes that Make a Top Performer
[27:12]: Likes and Dislikes of Private Equity
[33:08] Recommended Reading Materials
[37:06]: How to Reach Eric
Setting Goals
When companies are backed by private equity firms, it’s highly recommended that they establish their goals early on, especially for those in the low to medium market. It’s essential to always make sure that the ROI that a company seeks are covered by elements such as marketing, sales, and reviews.
Utilizing Internal Knowledge
For companies to gauge effective activity growth, utilizing internal knowledge can serve as the base of foundation to unlock the next levels of productivity. When you have a plateau amount of knowledge, executives should take the opportunity to identify the key areas on where or how they can advance their growth, by doing so, they can tap into the process stage where they can utilize the resources they have, which ranges from office, people, and marketing tools. This enables companies to map out their respective priorities, which will serve them long-term in the growing market.
Reading Materials:
Adam Coffin - Private Equity Playbook
Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller
Podcast:
McKinsey
Raw Selection Interviews
Other Influences:
Richard Branson
How to Reach Eric:
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