Lloyd Metz, Doug McCormick, Sean Mooney, and operating partners Mary Rachide from ICV and Bob Hund from HCI delve into value creation in private equity. They discuss the role of operating partners in enhancing portfolio company growth, from due diligence to strategic execution. The episode covers aligning company vision with actionable strategies, the importance of stakeholder collaboration, and the balance between innovation and risk management. Mary and Bob share their experiences in driving transformation and the challenges and rewards of their roles in achieving exceptional outcomes.

Episode Highlights

• 1:25 - Introduction to value creation and the role of operating partners.
• 1:52 - Mary Rachide outlines her path to becoming an operating partner at ICV, focusing on strategy and execution.
• 3:33 - Bob Hund discusses his journey to HCI, emphasizing process improvement and risk mitigation.
• 6:45 - The integration of operating partners in due diligence and value creation planning.
• 15:18 - Managing stakeholder collaboration and communication within the private equity ecosystem.
• 37:39 - The rewarding aspects of being an operating partner, including working with entrepreneurs and seeing tangible results.
• 44:48 - Challenges of the role, such as prioritizing initiatives and navigating change management.

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