Exit Horizon: CEO Insights

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On Exit Horizon, CEOs of private equity-backed and other high-growth companies share the stories, lessons learned, and perspectives they wish they'd known before stepping into the CEO role.

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  1. 6d ago

    Speed, Instinct, and a Blank Slate: What Surprised One CEO About Private Equity

    Patrice Wolfe spent years running a division inside a Fortune 10 company before making the leap to private equity, telling her husband it might turn out to be the biggest mistake of her career. But it wasn’t. As CEO of AGS Health, Patrice has more than tripled the size of the company. Andrew Henry, Managing Partner at JM Search, sits down with Patrice on this episode of “Exit Horizon: CEO Insights” to talk about evaluating the move from corporate leadership into private equity and how she builds a culture that holds companies together over great distances, from Mexico to India. Patrice also shares candid advice for women working toward the CEO seat. In this episode, they explore the following and more: Determining whether private equity or venture capital is the right fit before making the leap.Exploring why CEOs hire for where the role will be two years from now rather than the role that exists today.How does a strategic plan protect your team from every new “shiny object”?How do women better position themselves in pursuit of the CEO seat?Download JM Search's 2026 CEO Compensation & Insights Study - featuring insights from 350 CEOs & Presidents. Learn more about JM Search.

  2. Oct 13

    Be the CEO that Serves Others: Building a Company Culture that Drives Growth

    The CEO role can be overwhelming. But Glen Moller, CEO of Upward Health, has made a conscious effort to flip the script: to be the CEO who serves others. His philosophy isn't about who works for you, but how you work for them; and it's taken the stress right out of the role. On this episode of "Exit Horizon: CEO Insights," Andrew Henry, Managing Partner at JM Search, sits down with Glen to explore how he keeps that stress at bay, which he believes he experiences far less than most CEOs. Join us as we dig into the strategic ways Glen balances culture and competency to get the most out of his team. Here are some key questions this interview dives into: Why does culture matter as much as strategy when growing a company?How can you connect early with board members and utilize them as your strategic advisors?What are some ways to manage stress and the transition into a CEO role?Download JM Search's 2026 CEO Compensation & Insights Study - featuring insights from 350 CEOs & Presidents. Learn more about JM Search.

  3. Oct 6

    Replacing the Founder: One CEO on Cracking the Code and the Unwritten Rules

    Regardless of an executives’ experiences or expertise, it’s never easy to be a new CEO. When it comes to replacing a company’s founder, though, the process can be even more challenging.  In our first episode of Exit Horizon: CEO Insights, JM Search’s Managing Partner Andrew Henry speaks to Lenny Castiglione, CEO of Ob Hospitalist Group. A multi-time CEO, Castiglione succeeded Ob Hospitalist Group’s founder in 2015. Now, with his array of succession experiences, he offers advice to fellow CEOs preparing to succeed company founders. In this episode, Lenny provides tips on: Hiring an executive coachSeeking advice from the company’s founder(s)Shifting his perspective on remote leadersChecking in with employees regularlyDownload JM Search's 2026 CEO Compensation & Insights Study - featuring insights from 350 CEOs & Presidents. Learn more about JM Search.

  4. Oct 2

    What to Expect from Exit Horizon: CEO Insights

    Welcome to Exit Horizon: CEO Insights, a podcast from JM Search. With Season 1 hosted by Managing Partner Andrew Henry, this series brings you candid conversations with seasoned chief executives who have navigated the high-stakes world of executive leadership, private equity partnerships, and organizational transformation. In each episode, top leaders share their tested playbooks for success in the moments that define a CEO. Whether you are an aspiring leader, a newly appointed CEO, or a seasoned executive, tune in for real-world advice on leading through change, making high-pressure decisions, and driving exponential growth. To get the latest insights on the CEO role, be sure to download JM Search's 2026 CEO Compensation & Insights Study - featuring input from 350 CEOs & Presidents across industries. Learn more about JM Search.

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On Exit Horizon, CEOs of private equity-backed and other high-growth companies share the stories, lessons learned, and perspectives they wish they'd known before stepping into the CEO role.

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