Strong Suit 091: How a Leading PE Investor Assesses Talent … Before & After the Deal


There’s perhaps no greater mystery than the world of Private Equity investors, and how they decide to write the check or walk away.
Much of it comes down to Talent.
My guest today, Shoshana Vernick, is Managing Director of the Education Opportunity Fund at Sterling Partners, with billions under management.
In this 20-minute discussion, Shoshana walks thru how she evaluates Talent before deciding whether to make an investment. And how she works with leadership teams after writing the check.
 

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