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Be a 10 leader if you want 10s in your business. You won’t find them if you’re a 9. If you do, they won’t be with you for long. #leadership #people

World domination of private credit? One company appears to be aiming to achieve just that, and its strategy is certainly intriguing. They're reportedly obtaining premium pricing in investment grade illiquid private credit, all while being supported by a perpetual funding model. This is a story worth following. A multi-page article on the topic must have Jon's mother's fridge looking pretty full! #privatecredit #investing #finance

We were thrilled to welcome Reinvestment Fund for a custom session on Building High Performing Teams. Facilitator Jackie Linton, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBA introduced 5 obstacles that hinder good team work. Participants learned about the fundamentals of functioning as a high-performing team with an engaging simulation - gaining crucial insights into the underlying behaviors that impact team dynamics. #executiveeducation #teamwork #highperformingteams

For those who missed it - Blackstone reorganizes its GP stakes business. I saw an article by Private Equity International that suggested that the GP stakes business is a good fit within secondaries. Not sure I agree - if you fundamentally see the strategy as passive, then perhaps, but I think the strategy has more in common with a growth or primary private equity strategy - stakers will more and more be challenged to present clear value creation plans, and then deliver them #gpstakes #privateequity #venturecapital #pe #vc #alternatives Ternion https://lnkd.in/eY9RjPFv

"Why are we the best investor to be on their cap table?" If they can't answer this question with conviction, they won't write a check. Which VC firm am I talking about? It's Sound Ventures. Alexandra Burbey just joined the firm as their newest investor, and in this clip she breaks down this unique part of their investing philosophy ⬇️

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ICYMI: For the first time in a while, there's a window of opportunity to invest in my venture firm, Backstage Capital. There is limited space due to the number of investors allowed per entity, so I am holding a few 1:1 calls to discuss alignment. To learn more, get screened, and book a call, apply at BackstageInvest.com To get a snapshot of our impact, watch: https://lnkd.in/gj4DRck8

I'm excited to share this powerful video from my amazing partner at Backstage Capital, Brittany Davis. Accredited investors, set up a 1:1 with me to learn more about how you can invest in Backstage. http://BackstageInvest.com In this clip from 2021, Brittany talks about the incredible impact of having investors from all walks of life. Here's why this matters: Diverse Investor Base: When we bring together investors from different backgrounds, we get fresh perspectives and drive real innovation. Historic Fundraising: We made history with a $5M crowd equity raise in 2021 (in 1 week), and it’s proof that when people believe in a mission, amazing things happen. Inclusive Opportunities: We’re all about making investing accessible to more and more people. If this resonates with you, here’s how you can get involved: Invest in Backstage: If you’re an accredited investor, come join hundreds of accredited investors in Backstage and be a part of something special. Low minimums (for venture capital) and simple next steps. Backstage Pass Membership: Not accredited or not quite ready to invest? Join our new Backstage Pass membership to connect, learn, and grow with like-minded people. Visit http://BackstageInvest.com for more details and to apply. Let’s continue to create real change together. #Investing #Diversity #Inclusion #BackstageCapital #ImpactInvesting #ArlanHamilton