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"What does a private equity partner do all day? Once they write the check, like what do they do?" Are you interested in healthcare investing, and learning about the value that Private equity brings to their portfolio? Then this episode today is FOR YOU. Nikhil Marathe, Senior Principal at Juxtapose, shares his exciting journey into healthcare investing! "How to build a repeatable process to do that at scale." We cover a lot of ground. He emphasizes the importance of domain expertise and the ability to identify pain points in the industry. Nikhil discusses the value that private equity partners bring to their investments, including go-to-market strategies, M&A, and professional sophistication. Since Nikhil sits on the boards of a lot of really cool companies I asked him to share strategic discussions that shape healthcare organizations. Learn about the process of sourcing deals, and the importance of finding the right CEOs for portfolio companies! He also shares insights into the areas Juxtapose focuses on, such as healthcare IT, outpatient provider businesses, value-based care, payers, employers, and life sciences. Nikhil emphasizes the importance of exercise and getting outside to reduce stress and maintain physical health. He also shares his approach to cooking healthy meals for his family, focusing on stews and dishes that combine protein, vegetables, and healthy carbs. What qualities does Juxtapose look for in a founder? 1. Founders that came from industry: So they have the experience to evaluate the pain points, and use their domain experience to build the lack they saw in it. ✅ 2. Growth mindset: someone who doesn't ❌ have the fixed "This is how it is done" mindset. 🎞 Big Moments 📽 📍Domain expertise and firsthand experience of pain points in the industry are valuable qualities in healthcare investors. 💰Private equity partners add value through go-to-market strategies, M&A, and professional sophistication. 🏥Successful founders have industry experience but also possess an openness and a learner's mindset. Strategic discussions, such as M&A and business model shifts, play a crucial role in shaping healthcare organizations in their early years. 🗺The process of sourcing deals involves extensive research, targeted outreach, and engaging with industry executives and stakeholders. Juxtapose focuses on various areas in healthcare, including healthcare IT, outpatient provider businesses, value-based care, payers, employers, and life sciences. Check out the entire episode here and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to us on youtube so we can keep bringing you the best content in Digital Health Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast 👇👇👇👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/dgXbzf5Y 👂https://lnkd.in/dkvz9v6w