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The Changing AI Landscape: Guidance for Portfolio Company Operators

The competitive advantage from AI will belong to organizations that align adoption with business outcomes.

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The Operational Reality of Private Equity-Backed M&A

As add-on activity continues, executives are increasingly balancing integration complexity against core business performance.

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Why Commercial Leadership Turnover Persists in Portfolio Companies

Average commercial leadership tenure is just 25 months. Find out what’s driving it and how executives can improve outcomes.

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How Private Equity Sponsors Evaluate Your Career Narrative

Executives seeking PE-backed roles are judged on more than experience. Sponsors want a clear narrative that demonstrates value creation potential.

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From Vision to Scale: 5 Key Considerations for Founder-Led to Founder-Influenced Transitions

Lead your next founder-led acquisition to success under private equity ownership.

Career Development

Peer Perspectives

Switching Industries in Your PE-Backed Career

Taking opportunities in unfamiliar territory is an opportunity to boost your skills and career trajectory. Discover transferable skills that apply across PE-backed environments.

January 16, 2026 7 min read

Career Development

Interviewing with Authenticity for Better Sponsor-Executive Fit

Identifying optimal governance fit requires diligence, directness and honesty from executives

January 13, 2026 5 min read

Career Development

Sponsor Relations

X-Factor: The Impact of Executive Coaching on Success in Private Equity

Executive performance coach Andrea Petrone shares the value of executive coaching in bridging the gaps between management teams and PE boards to achieve maximum results.

January 12, 2026 8 min read

Career Development

Top 5 Mistakes When Diligencing a Private Equity-Backed Opportunity

Safeguard your career trajectory and reputation through rigorous deal vetting.

December 18, 2025 5 min read

Career Development

What You Need to Know Before You Negotiate Private Equity-Backed Compensation

A strong PE-backed compensation package starts with understanding how salary, bonus, equity, and deal dynamics should shape your negotiation strategy.

December 11, 2025 6 min read

Business Management

PE Landscape

7 Things Private Equity-Backed Executives Need to Know in 2026

A shift in both mindset and tactics is required to succeed in the new year.

December 03, 2025 6 min read