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May 8, 2025

Volume Hiring Strategy for Rapid Growth: Scaling Your Workforce in PE-Backed Companies

"We need to hire 120 people this year." When a portfolio company leader makes this statement, I immediately ask: "How many dedicated recruiters do...
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May 6, 2025

From Hoodies to Headcount: Scaling Technical Teams in PE Portfolio Companies

There's a moment I've witnessed dozens of times in tech-focused portfolio companies. A founding CTO, usually in a rumpled t-shirt and running on too...
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May 1, 2025

Building Effective Talent Infrastructure: Creating Sustainable Talent Systems in PE Portfolio Companies

"We don't have time to focus on HR systems right now—we're too busy trying to hit our growth targets." I hear this regularly from portfolio company...
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April 29, 2025

The Scale-Up Imperative: Preparing for Rapid Growth in PE-Backed Companies

"Just hire more people." Four simple words that have derailed countless PE value creation plans. I recently spoke with a portfolio company CEO who...
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April 24, 2025

Pre-Investment Human Capital Due Diligence: Evaluating the People Behind the Performance

"We love the company, we believe in the market, but we're not convinced the team can execute our growth plan."
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