Episode 22: Beyond the J-Curve: Leading Boldly in Private Equity
Beer Stories for Private Equity · 2025-07-08 · 22 min
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This podcast is powered by MonogramGroup ( ). Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity! In our 22nd episode, we are, again, joined by Kris Kluver to conclude our special two-part episode. Among their beer stories, Scott and Kris Kluver challenge conventional private equity thinking by rejecting the slow-growth “J-curve” model and advocating for rapid ROI and clear, collaborative performance goals post-acquisition. They also explore how leaders can create greater impact by stepping away from operational minutiae to focus on vision, strategic relationships, and subconscious innovation. We know you’ll enjoy their convo. - Thank you for listening to our episode today. If you’re interested in joining one of Kris’s Peer-circles, Use promo code “beer stories” at kriskluver.com and receive a 20% discount for the first 6 months. - We are receiving great responses to our podcast, and have several guests scheduled for upcoming episodes. If you would like to be considered as a guest in our lineup, please email smarkman@monogramgroup.com. - Follow Kris Kluver on LinkedIn ( ). Learn more at .
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