Episode 070 – Eric Larson, Chairman and Co-CEO, Tilia Holdings

Episode 070 – Eric Larson, Chairman and Co-CEO, Tilia Holdings

 On this episode of the Executives’ Exchange, Eric Larson (Chairman and Co-CEO, Tilia Holdings), shares his journey from architecture to private equity, highlighting how creativity and integrity continue to drive his success. Tune in to hear Larson and host, Margaret Mueller (President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago), discuss the importance of leading with purpose and adapting to make a positive impact in the private equity industry.

00:00 - Intro

00:46 - Introduction into Private Equity Career

03:27 - The Gentleman of Private Equity

07:00 - The Evolution and Roots of the industry

11:51 - Unique role of Chicago

14:04 - Inspiration to starting Linden Capital Partners and Tilia Holdings

17:42 - Food Industry in Private Equity

18:32 - Family Farm Life

20:03 - This Year’s Harvest

20:48 - Lessons Learned and Applied to Tilia

24:56 - Incorporating ESG into Investment Decisions

27:43 - Shure Incorporated

28:10 - Quick Returns with Long Term Growth

30:53 - Is Private Equity Over?

30:30 - Disciplined Investment Approach

36:30 - Not Selling to Private Equity Firms

38:30 - Most Influential Leader

42:25 - Clean Water

42:57 - When and Where to give back

46:07 - What’s to Come

48:08 - Advice to Young Entrepreneurs

51:26 - Rapid-Fire Questions

57:04 - Outro

Episode Link: Tilia Holdings

Host: Margaret Mueller, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago  

Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago  

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