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I am one of the BID Equity founders. Through many years in private equity, I guide entrepreneurs through the financial and contractual details of transactions and develop customized transaction and financing structures with them.
What did you learn about people in PE?
I learned that most people are driven by money. Given our industry you might think I’m okay with that, but here’s the second thing I learned: Money is not effectively motivating people in the long run. And that’s vital when building up successful groups.
Three words to describe you.
Devourer of books. Analytical. Demanding