The CEO Playbook — Proven Strategies for Success in PE-Backed Companies

Leadership Levers — Turning Culture into Cash Flow

Lindsay Guzowski [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayguzowski/], CEO and founder of The Crucible [https://thecrucible.com/], recently joined Will Gladhart [https://www.linkedin.com/in/willgladhart/] on Leadership Levers [https://leadershiplevers.buzzsprout.com/2244596], a podcast presented by The Culture Think Tank [https://www.theculturethinktank.com/]. Lindsay and Will discuss how proactive, balanced culture-building can drive organizational performance and financial success in a competitive landscape. Unlock your full potential in private equity with The Crucible [https://privateequitycxo.com/crucible-store]! Now available on PrivateEquityCXO at a special discounted price. Invest in yourself and take the next big step in your career journey today!   X-Factor is presented by PrivateEquityCXO [https://privateequitycxo.com/?utm_source=x-factor], the world’s largest digital community of PE-backed executives. Start your free membership [https://privateequitycxo.com/users/sign_in?utm_source=x-factor] today and unlock exclusive content and insights that help PE-backed executives drive performance.

Driving PortCo Value Creation Through Technology

Join us for a panel discussion on driving portfolio company value creation through technology. Christy Smith [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyleahsmith/], VP of Search at FALCON [https://falcon-pe.com/], guest hosts a robust panel of technology leaders - Jeremy Smith [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjeremydeveresmith%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crhianna.walzer%40falcon-pe.com%7Cd7f3dd77f70d42a299af08dd0b0f989f%7C555ab8d58ba141cc9509669017ff66ac%7C1%7C0%7C638678883820005049%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ykitGbMPh%2FEAGdrf%2BdMV%2B2Ds447RmKokzev6VqQNj2M%3D&reserved=0], Chief Technology Officer at Suralink, Jay Webster [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjwebster%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crhianna.walzer%40falcon-pe.com%7Cd7f3dd77f70d42a299af08dd0b0f989f%7C555ab8d58ba141cc9509669017ff66ac%7C1%7C0%7C638678883820019889%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GAVlhD1SKNiihhCtaEmUCMAFesiOQac33TjuJ8nsAU8%3D&reserved=0], Board Advisor and Founder of ActiveLab, and Kurt Stein [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fkurtrstein%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crhianna.walzer%40falcon-pe.com%7Cd7f3dd77f70d42a299af08dd0b0f989f%7C555ab8d58ba141cc9509669017ff66ac%7C1%7C0%7C638678883820032096%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KY1EebrDH7QyO1yKFOF8d5nMNVhTn4oRuCeK2XWvwVM%3D&reserved=0], President of DCT Strategy Inc. Tune in and discover how to harness the potential of technology to propel growth in your portfolio company with this expert panel. X-Factor is presented by PrivateEquityCXO [https://privateequitycxo.com/?source=spotify], the world’s largest digital community of PE-backed executives. Start your free membership [https://privateequitycxo.com/users/sign_in?source=spotify] today and unlock exclusive content and insights that help PE-backed executives drive performance.

The Digital Shift — Navigating Technology in Private Equity

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Thomas [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-thomas-austin-tx/], a seasoned executive who has held CEO, CIO, and COO roles across multiple PE-backed companies in the technology, software, energy, and industrial sectors. Matt offers valuable insights on optimizing your business through technology, no matter the industry.  X-Factor is presented by PrivateEquityCXO [https://privateequitycxo.com/?utm_source=x-factor], the world’s largest digital community of PE-backed executives. Start your free membership [https://privateequitycxo.com/users/sign_in?utm_source=x-factor] today and unlock exclusive content and insights that help PE-backed executives drive performance. This episode is hosted by FALCON Partner, Rob Huxtable [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robhuxtable/]. FALCON [https://falcon-pe.com/] is a retained executive search firm exclusively recruiting C-level leaders in the PE-backed, middle market.

The CEO Playbook — Proven Strategies for Success in PE-Backed Companies

In this episode, we sit down with Bill Wosilius [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-wosilius-2707a71/], an experienced private equity CEO and board member, to unpack the realities of leading in a PE-backed environment. Bill shares insights on navigating initial challenges, adapting to cultural differences, and balancing operational needs with investor expectations. We also explore what it takes to prove yourself as a first-time CEO, from tackling imposter syndrome to making tough decisions under pressure. Finally, Bill shares lessons learned from early mistakes, evolving his leadership style and aligning personal and company goals for long-term success. X-Factor is presented by PrivateEquityCXO [https://privateequitycxo.com/?utm_source=x-factor], the world’s largest digital community of PE-backed executives. Start your free membership [https://privateequitycxo.com/users/sign_in?utm_source=x-factor] today and unlock exclusive content and insights that help PE-backed executives drive performance. This episode is hosted by FALCON Partner, Rob Huxtable [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robhuxtable/]. FALCON [https://falcon-pe.com/] is a retained executive search firm exclusively recruiting C-level leaders in the PE-backed, middle market.

The Emergence of the GTM Operating Partner in Private Equity

Join us for a panel discussion on the evolution of the GTM (Go-to-Market) Operating Partner role in private equity, and why it’s becoming essential in today’s market. Joe Gravino [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-gravino-7b0b30a7/], Principal, GTM Search Practice Lead at FALCON [https://falcon-pe.com/], guest hosts a robust panel of GTM-focused operating partners - Sherri Sklar [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrisklar/], CEO of GrowthTera and GTM Advisor at Edison Partners, Kevin McShane [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmcshanekelloggmba/], GTM Operating Advisor, Five Elms, and Dan Perry [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielperrya/], Resource Partner, Sales Excellence at Court Square Capital Partners. X-Factor is presented by PrivateEquityCXO [https://privateequitycxo.com/?source=spotify], the world’s largest digital community of PE-backed executives. Start your free membership [https://privateequitycxo.com/users/sign_in?source=spotify] today and unlock exclusive content and insights that help PE-backed executives drive performance. This episode is sponsored by Centrae [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcentrae.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crhianna.walzer%40falcon-pe.com%7C639bffde7939440f425608dcfcd9a48f%7C555ab8d58ba141cc9509669017ff66ac%7C1%7C0%7C638663258975840007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=M4vnlcyeIKnYcyPUEggAUtY7qa7IQuz44qbVK1FpBoo%3D&reserved=0], the revenue growth platform for private equity.