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Brilliant People Podcast

Welcome to the Brilliant People Podcast by Acertitude, a leadership podcast featuring conversations with some of the world’s best and brightest doers and thinkers. Guests range from CEOs and PE executives to psychologists and leadership experts. Get ready to be inspired by stories and get the latest insights on how to lead through change, perform at your best, build top teams, and more.

  1. Mark Fiske: Operating Partner and Head of Digital Transformation at H.I.G. Capital on Building Credibility, Scaling Impact, Redefining the CMO, and Unlocking Value with Generative AI

    JAN 10

    Mark Fiske: Operating Partner and Head of Digital Transformation at H.I.G. Capital on Building Credibility, Scaling Impact, Redefining the CMO, and Unlocking Value with Generative AI

    Mark Fiske, seasoned marketeer and master of digital, is Operating Partner and Head of Digital Transformation at H.I.G. Capital, one of the largest and most influential private equity firms in the middle market, managing $65 billion in capital across a portfolio of over 100 companies. In his role, Mark drives the digital transformation strategy and co-leads the Generative AI practice, partnering with portfolio management to accelerate value creation. Before making his mark in PE, Mark led the marketing teams at fast-growing powerhouse brands like Ancestry and Credit Karma. In our latest episode of the Brilliant People Podcast, Mark joins host Linnea Jungnelius, Global Head of Marketing & Strategy at Acertitude, to explore: -The evolution of the operating partner role and its impact on growth -Proven marketing strategies for driving scale and success -Navigating the shifting landscape of the modern CMO -Harnessing Generative AI as a powerful tool for value creation

    51 min
  2. Ben Humphreys: Senior Operating Executive at Monomoy Capital Partners on Targeted Transformations for Expansive Returns

    12/17/2024

    Ben Humphreys: Senior Operating Executive at Monomoy Capital Partners on Targeted Transformations for Expansive Returns

    Ben Humphreys is a Senior Operating Executive at Monomoy Capital Partners, a private investment firm focused on the middle market. The firm recently closed Fund V, exceeding its initial $1.6 billion target to close at an admirable $2.25 billion. Ben has journeyed through many of the world's elite organizations, including investment firms like BlackRock and Cerberus along with enterprises like General Electric. Leveraging rich experience as both operator and operating partner, Ben takes a hands-on approach to partner with portfolio management and transform companies at Monomoy. On this episode of the Brilliant People Podcast, Linnea Jungnelius, Global Head of Marketing & Strategy at Acertitude, sat down with Ben to share his toolkit approach to value creation. The show covers Ben’s strategic frameworks for organizational change, recruiting winning leaders, building strong partnerships, and what allows him to show up and be his best self.

    42 min
  3. Jerry Hughes: Director of Commercial Excellence at American Securities on the GTM Operating Partner role and the Persistent Pursuit of Growth

    10/01/2024

    Jerry Hughes: Director of Commercial Excellence at American Securities on the GTM Operating Partner role and the Persistent Pursuit of Growth

    Jerry Hughes is the Director of Commercial Excellence at American Securities, a leading private equity firm in the U.S. with $27 billion in committed capital. With typical equity investment ranging from $300-700 million, Jerry has the exciting remit of scaling sizeable industry players and capturing market share. With a career that’s revolved around the persistent pursuit of growth, Jerry has the tested ideas and tools that strengthen sales and marketing capabilities – and achieve business results. On this episode of the Brilliant People Podcast, Linnea Jungnelius, Global Head of Marketing & Strategy at Acertitude, was priviledged to sit down with Jerry to share some of those with you. The show also covers the American Securities approach to value creation, Jerry’s views on the big value unlock of AI in sales, and what inspires him to work and live life to the fullest.

    39 min
  4. Dominic Gallello: Bridgepoint Operating Partner and Former Bumble CMO on His Journey and How to Swipe Right on Digital Success and an Inspiring Life

    09/10/2024

    Dominic Gallello: Bridgepoint Operating Partner and Former Bumble CMO on His Journey and How to Swipe Right on Digital Success and an Inspiring Life

    Dominic is Managing Director and Head of Digital & AI at Bridgepoint, Europe’s leading middle-market growth investor with €43 billion euro of assets under management. As part of the Operational Support Group, he is a force for advancing digital, dispersing collective wisdom, building brands, and driving growth.

    44 min
  5. David Acharya: Managing Partner of Acharya Capital Partners on the Rise of the Independent Sponsor Model and the Power of Reciprocity

    08/27/2024

    David Acharya: Managing Partner of Acharya Capital Partners on the Rise of the Independent Sponsor Model and the Power of Reciprocity

    David Acharya is the Managing Partner of Acharya Capital Partners, a New York City-based PE firm that buys and grows lower middle market companies. He discovered his passion for the independent sponsor model after progressing over 25 years as a private equity investor with a fund, and investment banker on Wall Street, thriving in the pace of change, alignment, and impact that he's able to bring forth. David also serves on the Board of ACG Global, the community for middle market deal-making.

    42 min
  6. Farhan Siddiqi: BayPine Operating Partner’s Timeless Ideas on our Technological Future – And a Provocative One Too

    06/05/2024

    Farhan Siddiqi: BayPine Operating Partner’s Timeless Ideas on our Technological Future – And a Provocative One Too

    Over the last 20 years, Farhan shaped and pioneered some of the most visible and successful digital transformations in the consumer and financial sectors, holding leadership positions with Ahold Delhaize, McDonald’s, Bank of America, and Target. As chief digital officer of Ahold, he cracked the code on digital change for its 20 brands. It’s no surprise that when Ahold acquired FreshDirect, he was asked to serve as interim CEO and pivoted the company from survival mode to growth mode. Farhan took the private equity plunge in 2021, today an operating partner at BayPine, a private equity firm with an unrelenting focus on modernization that invests in core-economy, market-leading businesses. His rare vantage point from holding roles as Operating Partner, CEO, and Chief Digital Officer give him an edge in delivering digital capital and guiding portfolio leaders.

    33 min
  7. Tiffany Lopinsky: Co-Founder & COO of ShopMy on Rapidly Scaling a VC-Backed Creator Marketing Platform

    05/07/2024

    Tiffany Lopinsky: Co-Founder & COO of ShopMy on Rapidly Scaling a VC-Backed Creator Marketing Platform

    Tiffany Lopinsky, alongside fellow co-founders Harry Rein and Chris Tinsley, set out to change the influencer marketing space in 2020. Their vision: craft a revolutionary tool for the creator economy – ShopMy. Already, they have grown its network to over 40,000 creators and 300 brand partners, signing on renowned beauty brands like Tatcha, Dior, and Elemis and retailers like Nordstrom, Nike, and Lululemon. Recently, they secured $18.5 million in funding, which they are now using to innovate product features, attract even more brands to the platform, and build the team to support its strategic investments.

    37 min
  8. Ben Gaw: Cross Rapids Capital Co-Founder on the Essential Role of Operating Partners in Value Creation

    04/12/2024

    Ben Gaw: Cross Rapids Capital Co-Founder on the Essential Role of Operating Partners in Value Creation

    Ben Gaw embraces the chance to address complex challenges head on, approaching them with passion, grit, and determination. His pursuit of unleashing organizational potential is fueled by a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of leadership and operational excellence. This conviction is the cornerstone of his distinguished career in the private equity industry.

    33 min
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Welcome to the Brilliant People Podcast by Acertitude, a leadership podcast featuring conversations with some of the world’s best and brightest doers and thinkers. Guests range from CEOs and PE executives to psychologists and leadership experts. Get ready to be inspired by stories and get the latest insights on how to lead through change, perform at your best, build top teams, and more.

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