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“The lost boys,” a generation of forgotten men

“The lost boys,” a generation of forgotten men

A growing crisis of “lost boys” threatens the future of generational wealth in business. As young men fall behind in education, work, and mental health, families risk losing successors ready to lead a... ...more

Leadership ,Thinklings

March 24, 202540 min read

Risky Bet: How Leadership and Incentives Shape Success

Risky Bet: How Leadership and Incentives Shape Success

Jamie Dimon’s choice to lead a failing Midwestern bank over lucrative offers from Amazon & Home Depot showcases leadership, alignment of incentives, and risk-taking in private markets. His turnaround ... ...more

Leadership ,Outliers

March 07, 20254 min read

Northleaf Closes $1B Private Credit Fund

Northleaf Closes $1B Private Credit Fund

Northleaf Capital Partners raises $1B for its third private credit fund, pushing its AUM past $6.5B. This growth highlights rising demand for mid-market private lending, fueling PE-backed deals and as... ...more

Private Markets

March 07, 20254 min read

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Rethinking ESG Metrics: Strengthening Sustainability Beyond Political Activism

Rethinking ESG Metrics: Strengthening Sustainability Beyond Political Activism

Rethink ESG for middle market growth! Discover pragmatic metrics, alternative financing tools, and investor strategies to drive sustainable finance. Align with real-world needs, streamline reporting, ... ...more

Insights ,Investors

January 12, 202512 min read

DEI must not die; it must evolve

DEI must not die; it must evolve

Grow your business middle-market tax incentives. Programs like WOTC and Empowerment Zone Credits support hiring from disadvantaged communities. Enhance DEI by targeting socioeconomic metrics like Pell... ...more

Insights

January 11, 20256 min read

America 2.0 - Skilled workers H1B visa, the golden handcuffs of generations

America 2.0 - Skilled workers H1B visa, the golden handcuffs of generations

Anuj Christian, founder of Fair America, and Sid, a naturalized US citizen and successful businessman, address the challenges and discrimination faced by H-1B visa holders in the United States. ...more

Insights

December 27, 20245 min read

Not everything is about money

Not everything is about money

Why Business Owners Sell: It’s (Almost) Never About the Money Think selling is all about the payday? Think again. Middle-market owners exit to scale, de-risk, or just finally take that vacation. Stra... ...more

Growth and Exit

March 05, 20252 min read

SBA loans – the kings for small business acquisition

SBA loans – the kings for small business acquisition

**"Why SBA Loans Are the Ultimate Tool for SMB Acquisitions"** Discover how SBA loans can empower entrepreneurs and business owners to acquire small and medium-sized businesses with minimal upfront i... ...more

Growth and Exit ,Wealth Management

December 13, 20243 min read

Search Funds. How to capture the value from the Silver Tsunami.

Search Funds. How to capture the value from the Silver Tsunami.

Discover how search funds empower entrepreneurs to acquire businesses and offer investors alternative financing and investment opportunities. Explore ETA trends, searcher profiles, and strategies to a... ...more

Growth and Exit ,Wealth Management &Investors

December 11, 20248 min read

“The lost boys,” a generation of forgotten men

“The lost boys,” a generation of forgotten men

A growing crisis of “lost boys” threatens the future of generational wealth in business. As young men fall behind in education, work, and mental health, families risk losing successors ready to lead a... ...more

Leadership ,Thinklings

March 24, 202540 min read

Risky Bet: How Leadership and Incentives Shape Success

Risky Bet: How Leadership and Incentives Shape Success

Jamie Dimon’s choice to lead a failing Midwestern bank over lucrative offers from Amazon & Home Depot showcases leadership, alignment of incentives, and risk-taking in private markets. His turnaround ... ...more

Leadership ,Outliers

March 07, 20254 min read

Mentorship it's a pay-it-forward role

Mentorship it's a pay-it-forward role

Great leaders create a cycle of mentorship, shaping future success. Business growth thrives when leadership is passed forward, as seen in Toyota executive Hideshi Yokoi's impact. Investing in mentorsh... ...more

Leadership

March 05, 20253 min read

Egocentric messaging puts up walls

Egocentric messaging puts up walls

Private equity success hinges on relationship-building, not jargon. Winning partnerships and investments require shifting the focus from internal lingo to founder needs. Speak their language, address ... ...more

Investors

March 04, 20253 min read

The Strategic Edge of Private Capital in the Lower Middle Market

The Strategic Edge of Private Capital in the Lower Middle Market

Explore how private capital drives growth in the lower middle market with tailored investments, flexible financing, and strategic support. Join the USA Economic Forum and Financing Tour to connect wit... ...more

Wealth Management ,Investors

January 15, 20256 min read

Challenges and Opportunities for Middle Market Companies to Access Sustainable Finance

Challenges and Opportunities for Middle Market Companies to Access Sustainable Finance

Sustainable finance: a detailed comparison of sustainable finance with other financing types, emphasizing the benefits for middle-market companies and investors. It also highlights opportunities in sp... ...more

Wealth Management ,Investors

January 14, 20255 min read

No One Wants to Assume the Cost of ESG: Redesigning ESG Cost Allocation

No One Wants to Assume the Cost of ESG: Redesigning ESG Cost Allocation

Discover how ESG costs burden middle-market companies and stifle growth. Explore innovative investment strategies, U.S. public-private programs, and frameworks that align sustainability with profitabi... ...more

Wealth Management

January 15, 20257 min read

The Strategic Edge of Private Capital in the Lower Middle Market

The Strategic Edge of Private Capital in the Lower Middle Market

Explore how private capital drives growth in the lower middle market with tailored investments, flexible financing, and strategic support. Join the USA Economic Forum and Financing Tour to connect wit... ...more

Wealth Management ,Investors

January 15, 20256 min read

Challenges and Opportunities for Middle Market Companies to Access Sustainable Finance

Challenges and Opportunities for Middle Market Companies to Access Sustainable Finance

Sustainable finance: a detailed comparison of sustainable finance with other financing types, emphasizing the benefits for middle-market companies and investors. It also highlights opportunities in sp... ...more

Wealth Management ,Investors

January 14, 20255 min read

Northleaf Closes $1B Private Credit Fund

Northleaf Closes $1B Private Credit Fund

Northleaf Capital Partners raises $1B for its third private credit fund, pushing its AUM past $6.5B. This growth highlights rising demand for mid-market private lending, fueling PE-backed deals and as... ...more

Private Markets

March 07, 20254 min read

Largest Infrastructure Deal In Its History 🤯

Largest Infrastructure Deal In Its History 🤯

BlackRock’s $22.8B acquisition of Panama Canal ports signals a major shift in private markets, private equity, and infrastructure investing. Middle market investors & business owners should watch how ... ...more

Private Markets

March 04, 20253 min read

“The lost boys,” a generation of forgotten men

“The lost boys,” a generation of forgotten men

A growing crisis of “lost boys” threatens the future of generational wealth in business. As young men fall behind in education, work, and mental health, families risk losing successors ready to lead a... ...more

Leadership ,Thinklings

March 24, 202540 min read

Turning a service into a product: Underrated business model

Turning a service into a product: Underrated business model

Scaling, valuation, and automation intersect in the productized service model—turning expertise into a scalable, subscription-based business. By eliminating hourly billing and automating workflows fre... ...more

Thinklings

March 04, 20257 min read

Content Marketing is the new engagement gold – Here is a guide to do it right!

Content Marketing is the new engagement gold – Here is a guide to do it right!

Hiring the right advisor is complex for middle-market business owners. This guide simplifies the process, from finding experts through referrals or content to building trust and clear engagement model... ...more

Insights ,Thinklings

December 14, 20245 min read

Risky Bet: How Leadership and Incentives Shape Success

Risky Bet: How Leadership and Incentives Shape Success

Jamie Dimon’s choice to lead a failing Midwestern bank over lucrative offers from Amazon & Home Depot showcases leadership, alignment of incentives, and risk-taking in private markets. His turnaround ... ...more

Leadership ,Outliers

March 07, 20254 min read

Inherited Wealth and the Rise of Inheritocracy

Inherited Wealth and the Rise of Inheritocracy

This shift is indicative of what some are calling an "inheritocracy," where family wealth is more likely to lead to success. ...more

Announcements ,Investors

October 15, 20242 min read

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