Optimizing Acquisition Strategies: Navigating the Corporate Development Funnel for Companies with $3M – $15M EBITDA
Written By: Gerald O’Dwyer the PE Guru Size of the Funnel Given the specificity of the EBITDA range, the nature of the market, and the competitiveness in acquiring such…
How to fund ACG, BlackmoreConnects and other Conferences
Written By: Gerald O’Dwyer The PE Guru Transitioning into a new field, especially one as competitive and specialized as private equity, requires a strategic approach to both up-skilling…
Leading a PE-Owned Company and Pathways to Get There
Written By Gerald O’Dwyer The PE Guru For an executive keen on leading a private equity-owned company, particularly in the lower middle market, it’s important to immerse themselves…
Decoding the Mathematics Behind Private Equity Outreach Strategies
Written By: Gerald O’Dwyer The PE Guru Building a network with private equity (using Blackmore) (PE) firms as an executive can be a strategic career move. Given your experience and…
Crafting Your Personal Network for a Private Equity Position: Why Building 200+ Connections Matters
Written By Gerald O’Dwyer the PE Guru Starting early and being proactive are two of the greatest strategies to create a solid network in private equity. Don’t be hesitant…
The Potential Upside of Private Equity CEO Roles
Written By Gerald O’Dwyer the PE Guru Private equity CEO jobs have acquired significance in the changing corporate landscape as significant drivers of transformation and value creation. These executives…
Mastering Lower Middle Market Company Acquisition: A Comprehensive Guide for Executives
Written By: Gerald O’Dwyer the PE Guru Introduction For seasoned executives venturing into the realm of private equity (PE) financing, the lower middle market offers a wealth of opportunities….
What are the Options to Fund Attending Conferences if I am Reluctant to Spend my own Money?
Written by: Gerald O’Dwyer the PE Guru Taking out a loan to finance your private equity (PE) education can be a strategic decision if you believe the potential…
Professionalizing Private Equity: Unleashing the Power of Optionality in Your PE Career
Written by: Gerald O’Dwyer the PE Guru Private Equity (PE) is not merely an industry, but a profession. Just like a doctor invests in medical school or an attorney…
Case Study: The Path to Success in Private Equity
Written By Gerald O’Dwyer the PE Guru The journey of John, a seasoned executive who successfully transitioned into a leading role in a private equity (PE) firm,…
The Power of Equity Ownership in Private Equity: A Hedge Against Inflation
By Written: Gerald O’Dwyer the PE Guru Inflation is an inevitable economic phenomenon that erodes the purchasing power of money over time. For executives managing or aspiring to run…
Building a Network with Private Equity (using Blackmore) (PE) Firms as an Executive can be a Strategic Career Move
Written by: Gerald O’Dwyer the PE Guru Building a network with private equity (using Blackmore) (PE) firms as an executive can be a strategic career move. Given your experience and…