People, First (in due diligence)I’ve used the title here as a hashtag (#peoplefirst) to center myself and my worldview. Putting people (specifically others) as the primary…Nov 10, 2021Nov 10, 2021
#peoplefirstIt’s been 15 months since I set foot in the office. And I don’t miss it at all. Roughly 450 days without swiping the ID badge, heading up…Jun 18, 2021Jun 18, 2021
Policies and Procedures…Many who know me, know that I’m an eternal optimist. Silver linings, glass half full, all that good stuff. So during this pandemic, I’ve…Sep 24, 2020Sep 24, 2020
“Going to work”This is a phrase that I personally uttered thousands of times and, until a few months, I thought it would be a phrase that I would…Aug 11, 2020Aug 11, 2020
“The Last Dance’ and Core Competencies…During this time of quarantine, many of us rabid sport fans have felt a large void. I think most recognize that in the vast configuration…May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Blind Pool Investing and Annual Meetings…Just a few weeks ago, many private equity allocators and investors were gearing up for the Spring “annual meeting season”, which begins in…Apr 17, 2020Apr 17, 2020
What’s in a Quartile Anyway?Private equity is an asset class where relative performance is still one of the biggest conundrums. In a world where benchmarks and…Apr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020
Coming Out the Other Side…But Maybe Still Working from Home?I’ve read many stories, short articles and checklists of ‘What might change after this is all over?’ or ‘How will your life be different…Apr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020