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Company vision ≠ financial targets Does your value creation plan spell out the vision for the company? ▶️ Awesome conversation with Shiv Narayanan on the PE Value Creation Podcast! Thx for having me Shiv. #PrivateEquity #PE #ValueCreation #First100

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💰 Women-Led VC Funds: Navigating 2024 Fundraising Landscape 💰 According to Venture Capital Journal, despite a strong start, women-led VC funds are feeling the impact of the industry-wide fundraising slowdown. As of November 30, 2024, women-led VC funds have raised $2.54 billion, which represents a 25% decrease from 2023's total of $3.43 billion. In comparison, global venture fundraising is down 13% YoY. While the numbers reflect challenges, there's still potential for growth: • Several funds typically file updates in December • These late submissions could help narrow the gap Let's continue supporting diversity in VC and monitor these trends as we approach year-end. #VentureCapital #WomenInVC #FundingTrends2024 La Creme de la STEM ™ - female founders support system Noshin Ahmed Lori Rodriguez Emilie Vallauri Craig Zapatka

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Lots of PE groups profess to port-co's the importance of solidifying a differentiated strategy. But also important to eat your own cooking. What is your FIRM's differentiated strategy? And how differentiated is it? Enjoyed the discussion with Nick Bradley on The Scale Up Podcast! #PrivateEquity #Talent

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Does your value creation plan answer these 4 questions? ▶️ Enjoyed talking with Shiv Narayanan about the First 100 on the PE Value Creation Podcast! Thx for having me Shiv. #PrivateEquity #PE #ValueCreation #First100

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Does your value creation plan answer these 4 questions? ▶️ Enjoyed talking with Shiv Narayanan about the First 100 on the PE Value Creation Podcast! Thx for having me Shiv. #PrivateEquity #PE #ValueCreation #First100

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If you believe that #Diversity and #Inclusion matter, specifically in times like this, join us on October 30th. We will discuss the challenges and success stories of promoting Diversity in 2024. With me you will find industry leaders who were able to pull it off (!) 💥💥💥 Dorit Dor, Hasan Abasi, Vered Raviv Schwarz, Gal Shaul Guesty, Augury, HAAT Delivery, Check Point Software Power in Diversity Glilot Capital Partners Poalim Tech, Meitar | Law Offices, ESOP - Phoenix, Microsoft, Calcalist כלכליסט #nomatterwhat

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Eversource recently released its 2024 Sustainability report https://lnkd.in/d3-5ZgKT showcasing how going green and embracing circularity for an inclusive growth unlocks a realm of opportunities and catalyses flow of sustainability capital. As India celebrates its Independence day on 15th August, one look forward to independence from Climate crisis, which is gripping whole of humanity and to achieve it, global community need to accelerate following and celebrate averting the biggest crisis for humanity by 2030: > Climate investing to be a key agenda of political systems across nations > Net Zero to be made a mass movement involving every enterprise > Emergence of commercially viable business models enabling - Just Transition of coal-based power plants in India and China (World did it for CFCs in the past, why not for replacing Coal with CSP & Thermal Batteries or just Batteries for existing coal based power plants) - Faster adoption of technology led transition to green cement and steel > Technology & Capital support from Global North to Global South > Emergence of vibrant local and connected carbon market across nations

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A well-rounded PE board has: • Finance know-how • Strategic skills • Execution chops • Human capital expertise ...around the same table. Same goes for a port-co leadership team. Gotta have these key ingredients. Great convo with Ryan Tansom on the Intentional Growth Podcast! #PrivateEquity #Board #Leadership #Talent

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Dr. Ankur Pathak is Founding Principal (investor) at London Real Ventures - 5 million subscribers & 1 billion+ views. Today we discuss building relationships with investors. ..including "silent watchers", WEBTM, investor updates, community, confidence and more. - Hands on vs hands off investors  - WEBTM triggers awareness  - Trust building with 2 mechanisms  - Confidence, leadership, learning skills  - Community you have built  - How to maintain existing relationships and value add  - Intro your investor to other founders/investors (they help you, you help them - relationship)  - How often to update the investor (I do 1,200 calls every quarter)  - What updates to an investor are conducive even when they said no  - Do heavy homework on your investor  - Who are the “silent watchers” in your life (investors, people that eventually might buy, etc) …keep moving forward while accounting for the silent watchers rooting for you - Do you look shiny as a founder  - How would your communication look like if you treat every conversation as a 10yr relationship (because it is (3yrs - 10+) so you should) Mohammad Hossein Tavangar is Director at Founder Institute and former Financial Advisor at the European Commission. Dr Ankur Pathak & Mohammad are SFGN Heads in our global executive/investor network (sf-gn.com). Dr Ankur is also a council member in our SFGAC (Super Founder Global Advisory Council) at the sf-gac.com newsletter. We hope you enjoy our chat :-)

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In the article at the link below, Spencer Stuart reports on how much time board members spent on board service and how they spent their time on those boards. (This is for all boards, but 60% of respondents sat on public company boards.) A few takeaways: 1)       What is the time commitment? Private company directors spend ~3 hours per week per board, and public company directors spend ~5 hours per week. This is not minor, but then again public boards, at least, pay well for board service, so it is compensated fairly, if not well. 2)       How is board time allocated? Board members wanted proportionally more time spent debating strategy/performance, succession, talent, and AI. The largest changes in what they want to spend more time on include #AI, new technologies, and #cybersecurity (i.e., all things tech-related). Do members of your board have expertise in these critical areas? Directors want less time spent in meetings on ESG and DEI topics. 3)       Are the agendas the right agendas? Directors want #boardchairs, CEOs, and management teams to be even more purposeful and strategic about setting the agenda. Here’s an excerpt: “Several respondents noted how management presentations take up huge portions of [board] time. Even those intended to be 'information-only' can consume more time than expected as board members ask questions and precious time is spent on topics that don’t necessarily need board attention. One respondent suggested sharing more management presentations several days before the meeting. 'The executive team needs to think more carefully about the board agenda and not overloading it with topics that require lengthy discussions.'" 4) What about executive sessions? Respondents noted that a best practice was to hold #executivesessions at the beginning AND end of meetings. In the initial executive session, the board can also improve the agenda and prioritize for the meeting ahead. This is an interesting best practice. I have yet to be in a board meeting with two executive sessions. Have any of you? I don’t think I would have done this with boards I was on because attention spans were too short for two executive sessions. I have been on boards where CEOs hosted a dinner with board members and key staff. Staff presented and we all debated a key corporate topic, which worked very well. #governance #boardofdirectors

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https://lnkd.in/epW-S5CY Well worth a read. A very thoughtful market based piece by Alison Grantham on a concerning trend.

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🔍 Curious about the value of attending private equity conferences? Our new article breaks down 25 compelling reasons why executives should invest in their professional growth by attending these events. From networking with key industry players to acquiring strategic insights, the ROI is substantial. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3LZnxOV 💼 Learn more about Blackmore Partners: https://buff.ly/42iNmB3 📅 Have questions? Schedule a meeting with our Director Chris Melton here: https://buff.ly/46DZD46 #PrivateEquity #CareerGrowth #ExecutiveRoles #BlackmorePartners #PECareers

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🔍 Curious about the value of attending private equity conferences? Our new article breaks down 25 compelling reasons why executives should invest in their professional growth by attending these events. From networking with key industry players to acquiring strategic insights, the ROI is substantial. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3LZnxOV 💼 Learn more about Blackmore Partners: https://buff.ly/42iNmB3 📅 Have questions? Schedule a meeting with our Director Chris Melton here: https://buff.ly/46DZD46 #PrivateEquity #CareerGrowth #ExecutiveRoles #BlackmorePartners #PECareers

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🚀 Exciting update from my recent sessions on Intro: I've had the privilege of mentoring some incredible minds, including a diverse group of founders and executives in the intersection of tech and talent-led brands. From fine-tuning fundraising approaches to navigating industry nuances, our conversations have been nothing short of inspiring. Here are my key takeaways from these enriching sessions: 1. Visionary Leadership: The clarity and vision showcased by these leaders have been truly impressive, setting a high bar for industry innovation. 2. Authentic Dialogue: What sets these sessions apart is the transparent and authentic conversations we've had. I believe in sharing hard truths and industry nuances, and it's heartening to see that resonate with those I mentor. 3. Value-Driven Collaboration: Every interaction has been a two-way street of learning and growth. I've been able to offer tailored strategies and insights, and the feedback has been immensely positive. Looking ahead, I've opened up my schedule for next week. Let's connect and explore how I can support your journey: intro.co/baminuzzi Drop a comment below with "interested," and I'll pick one person for a complimentary 15-minute call. Let's unlock new possibilities together! 💡

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Curious about the latest shifts in the #VC world? In my latest piece, I dive into what’s driving change and where the real opportunities lie. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about more #Capital; it’s about #SmartCapital. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/dxPASeWF Yaniv Jacobi Horizon Capital

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Funders, listen up! Education, healthcare and #RenewableEnergy are picking up in popularity as more people and organizations turn toward #ImpactInvesting strategies. Not only are these sustainable financial ventures that are experiencing rapid growth, they are also helping individuals, communities, and organizations. #VC

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Can't wait to reconnect with the brilliant Amanda Herson and join the discussion with Maciek Gnutek and Iain Martin at Slush about our fund models and what they mean for Founders ❄ 🚀

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In PE, tough to create a value creation without a clear & compelling vision for the portfolio company. And no, the "Vision" ≠ the financial targets Fantastic discussion with Shiv Narayanan on the PE Value Creation Podcast! Thx for having me Shiv. #PrivateEquity #PE #ValueCreation #First100

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Huge thanks to Paayal Zaveri for covering the launch of Patron Fund II in Bloomberg and to Edward Ludlow and Caroline Hyde for having me on to chat about our new fund on Bloomberg Television this morning. Re-posting the note shared by my co-founder Brian Cho this morning: We’re excited to announce Patron Fund II, a $100M seed-stage fund dedicated to supporting founders building for the next generation of consumers. This new fund is shaped by our experience as early builders and investors at Andreessen Horowitz, Riot Games, and Discord, along with insights from the past three years since launching our first fund. Our journey has made it clear that tomorrow’s most transformative companies will serve the hundreds of millions growing up on platforms like Roblox and Discord. Games have always been at the forefront of consumer tech adoption, and we’re dedicated to supporting visionary founders who use this gaming lens to build venture-scale businesses across all verticals. The name "Patron" reflects the kind of firm we strive to be—one that offers unwavering support to founders. With our experience scaling category-defining companies, we bring unique expertise in designing products that engage people for thousands of hours, while guiding founders through every step of their journey. We exclusively lead seed rounds to stay deeply involved from the start through to scale. As patrons, we empower builders to create something lasting. If you’re a founder who shares this vision, we’d love to connect. Amber Atherton, Brian Cho & Jason Yeh

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