Episode 5: Change is Hard: PE’s Kaizen-led Firm on Founders, Families and Football

Episode notes

This podcast is powered by MonogramGroup ( ). Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity! In our fifth episode, Scott is joined by George Pilafas of Continuim Equity Partners for a very rousing discussion. Among their many beer stories, Scott and George share a great discussion about PE's Kaizen-led firm, Continuim, whose name is derived from Continuous Improvement. They talk about applying Kaizen to Pennsylvania manufacturing companies and Pittsburgh's legendary NFL team; how success starts at the shop floor rather than the C-suite; insights for young professionals entering private equity; and which Pittsburgh sports legend to have dinner with. We know you'll enjoy their convo (even if you're not a Steelers fan). - If you would like to be considered as a guest in our lineup, please email smarkman@monogramgroup.com . To learn more about George Pilafas, or Continuim Equity Partners, please visit:

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