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Slade Kobran
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The PE Growth System Diagnostic
Executive Takeaways
- Growth activity and a durable growth system are not the same thing.
- This diagnostic scores 8 categories to show whether a portfolio company’s growth is fragmented, emerging, functioning, or durable.
- The weakest-scoring categories point to where the system needs attention first.
- A durable growth system creates value through the hold period and supports the growth story at exit.
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PE Value Drivers #10, Unique Perspectives from Vikash Magdani, Executive Director at ACG New York
Dec 14, 2021, 9:19:45 AM — Welcome back to PE Value Drivers. We’re taking a different approach in this episode in talking with Vikash Magdani, Executive Director at ACG New York. As executive director at ACGs largest and most influential chapter, Vik has his finger on the pulse of private equity in the New York area and around the world. In addition to his role in leading ACG New York, Vik is an entrepreneur with extensive international corporate product and business development experience in private equity, energy, financial services, and B2B multi-platform media. He's well versed in B2B global strategy, operations, and business stewardship and sponsorship, corporate partnerships, product and program launch, and content development.

PE Value Drivers #9, a Conversation with Experienced Investor and Value Creator, David Acharya
Nov 15, 2021, 12:20:07 PM — In this episode of PE Value Drivers, I had a great conversation with David Acharya, Managing Partner at Acharya Capital Partners, a New York City based private equity firm that buys, builds, and enhances lower-middle-market companies. David is a senior private equity investor with significant experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, and capital markets. His specialties include industry experience in technology, media and telecom (TMT), business services, marketing services, and light manufacturing.

PE Value Drivers #8, a Conversation with Marc Herdegen from New State Capital Partners
Oct 21, 2021, 4:10:18 PM — This episode features Marc Herdegen, Senior Operating Partner for Strategy at New State Capital Partners. Marc is also Chief Operating Officer at New State Portfolio Company and MWM Corporation. Marc’s past corporate roles have included Senior Director of Marketing and Product Management as well as Senior Strategic Planning Manager at Honeywell, Director of Acquisitions and Development at I Group LLC, a family office, and Corporate Strategy Consultant at Bain. Marc also served as an officer in the United States Army.
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PE Value Drivers: Tracy Burzycki from Graham Partners talks about strategy, process improvements, and execution of all aspects of commercial excellence in sales and marketing
Sep 16, 2021, 3:15:00 PM — This episode features Tracy Burzycki, Senior Operating Partner GTM and Revenue at Graham Partners. Tracy is a top line growth specialist focused on value creation activities that drive profitable portfolio growth at Graham Partners portfolio companies. Tracy’s focus is on strategy, process improvements, and execution of all aspects of commercial excellence in sales and marketing. Prior to joining Graham partners, she held several senior commercial leadership roles at Danaher, the global life sciences and technology company.