Investors & Operators

How do you bring new leadership into your organization? How do you develop and maintain the culture within your organization? Walt Freese , the former CEO of world-renowned ice cream and dominant incumbent, Ben & Jerry’s , gave his perspective on bringing new talent into an organization. He described the belief carried by many organizations which focus too much on specific qualifications and p...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with TOM WELLS, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, 10 Point Capital. Together, they discuss: Leadership in the restaurant industry and leading franchisors Managing a largely transient workforce and developing leaders who have a passion for the industry Developing and using processes to manage the business  ...and so much more. ***...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with MARC CABRERA, Co-Head, Healthcare Investment Banking at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Together, they discuss: The less obvious industry trends physician owners should know Having SOPs for small businesses and teams  How being a banker is like being a triathlete ...and so much more. *** MARC CABRERA has 30 years of investment ban...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with KEVIN STARK , Director of Coaching at Arena Labs. Together, they discuss: Kevin’s experience as a “slow” endurance athlete  Tough moments and how to handle them  The 80/20 Rule  ...and so much more. *** KEVIN STARK is a 22-year Navy SEAL veteran, endurance athlete, and performance coach. As the Director of Coaching...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with JAY HEWITT , Pastor at Friends Church Orange. Together, they discuss: On his first day of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in August 2019, it was the first day he started his Ironman training What faith means to him and his path of re-finding faith How to be the best version of yourself in the different roles you play in life  ....

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with BRIAN BANK , Strategy and Client Development, Investment Funds Group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Together, they discuss: What LPs want from emerging manager pitches The importance of communications The ups and downs of being an emerging manager ...and so much more. BRIAN BANK is a partner-level, client-facing non-lawyer within Ki...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with JIM MAHONEY , Managing Partner at Huron Capital. Together, they discuss: how to utilize core values in a unique way leading and incentivizing a team in 2022 record highs at Huron Capital ...and so much more. JIM MAHONEY is the Managing Partner of Huron Capital. In addition to sourcing, evaluating, executing and managing investment...

ATI Partners is a public and private infrastructure fund manager that focuses on middle market investment opportunities in transportation, digital, and social community infrastructure. In this episode of Investors & Operators, David Cibrian sits down with Jordan Selleck to discuss: Seizing opportunities when they present themselves What it means to be a first generation American Why infrastruc...

Co-Founder & Managing Partner David Perez sits down with Jordan Selleck on this episode of Investors & Operators to discuss… David’s journey from Cuba, to East Germany, to America Learning to be uncomfortable How to bring meaning into your life and so much more…..  David Perez is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Avance Investment Management, LLC. Prior to founding Avance, David was th...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Mike Alberts, Vice President at Cohere Capital. Together, they discuss: Mike’s journey of becoming an IRONMAN Figuring out your “Whys” and finding your motivation Advice for creating a daily structure and so much more…. Prior to joining Cohere Capital, Mike was Vice President of Operations at Shields Health Solutions where he focu...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Tracy Chadwell, Founding Partner of 1843 Capital. Together they discuss: authenticity and the importance of being true to yourself spotting the early indicators for success acknowledging the small victories ...and so much more. Named to "Forbes 50 over 50" Inaugural List and one of Entrepreneur Magazine's "100 Powerful Women" TRAC...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Lauren Mulholland, Founding Partner at MiddleGround. Together, they discuss: the insanely fast growth of MiddleGround and the importance of being flexible how Fund I has shaped them for raising Fund II ‘Women's Wing’ program & the importance of female empowerment ...and so much more. LAUREN MULHOLLAND is a Partner at MiddleGro...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Michael Curry, CEO of Apex Physics Partners. Together, they discuss: key lessons from the entrepreneurial journey recognizing leadership strengths and weaknesses the power of partnership when building a business ...and so much more. MICHAEL CURRY is the Chief Executive Officer of Apex Physics Partners, where he directs the company...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Gretchen Perkins, Partner at Avance Investment Management. Together, they discuss: the importance of mentorship in private equity the most important core values when building a business parenting advice …and so much more. GRETCHEN PERKINS is a Partner at Avance Investment Management, LLC, and is responsible for sourcing investment...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, 51 Labs assembles a panel of previous and current Independent Sponsors to talk about their experience, give advice to those making the fundless to funded transition, and forecast industry trends. HOST Jordan Selleck | CEO & Co-Founder, 51 Labs PANELISTS Rob Bauer | Managing Partner, Bassett Creek Capital Jon Finger | Partner, McGuireWoods Peter Rou...

In this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Sheryl Mejia, Managing Partner of Steward Asset Management. Together, they discuss: the benefits of anchor investing advice to emerging managers ...and so much more. SHERYL MEJÍA leads sourcing, diligence, execution, and monitoring of anchor investments targeting newly forming private equity and opportunistic strategies. She maint...

In this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Melanie Brensinger, Founder & Managing Partner of Anagenesis Capital Partners. Together, they discuss: breaking the mold of a small town upbringing the importance of being your own advocate as a woman in finance how a commitment to fitness conditions you to dream big ...and so much more. MELANIE BRENSINGER is a Founder and Man...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Tarrus Richardson, Founder & CEO of IMB Partners. Together, they discuss: the importance of the "side door" mentality an early initiation into the entrepreneurial way of life IMB's line of thinking around GovCon and MBE certified businesses ...and so much more. TARRUS RICHARDSON is the Founder and CEO of IMB which was started...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Barry Uphoff, Founder & Managing Partner of Martis Capital. Together, they discuss: The journey from small-town Nebraska to Rhodes Scholar How dreams of becoming a physician morphed into PE Lessons learned from raising a first fund ...and so much more. BARRY UPHOFF is Founder & Managing Partner of Martis Capital. Prior to...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Debbie Ackerman, Founder of Project Sunflower and Co-Founder of Twin Bridge Capital Partners. Together, they discuss: founding Project Sunflower the necessity for thought-diversity why supporting women in finance is so important …and much more. DEBBIE ACKERMAN co-founded Twin Bridge Capital partners and has specialized in middle-m...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Edward Crawford (Coltala Holdings) and Sunny Vanderbeck (Satori Capital) to discuss Conscious Capitalism. Together, they cover: the application of conscious capitalism in private equity balancing margin vs. mission misconceptions about capitalism ... and so much more. SUNNY VANDERBECK is an investor, entrepreneur, best-selling aut...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Steve Cook, Executive Managing Director of LFM Capital based in Nashville. Together, they chat about: how a life-altering tornado is the best thing that ever happened to him effective leadership plus emotional availability the lessons (and the baggage) of growing up in an entrepreneurial family …and so much more. STEVE COOK co-fou...

The trailblazing panel of women from It’s Time: Women in Private Equity reassemble to answer questions, share stories, and dive even deeper. HOSTS Jordan Selleck | CEO & Co-Founder, 51 Labs Jing Li-Selleck | Co-Founder, Head of Creative, 51 Labs Caroline Young | Director of ESG, HKW PANELISTS Melanie Brensinger | Managing Partner, Anagenesis Capital Partners Alexandra Lebenthal | Senior Adviso...

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Tyler Fair, CEO & Co-Founder of SourceScrub, a software platform for the M&A community. Together, they discuss: how to be a founder if you’re not Mark Zuckerberg challenges of starting a tech platform important considerations for a smooth entrepreneurial journey …and so much more.

On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Glenn Oken, Managing Director of Mangrove Equity Partners in Tampa, FL. Together, they discuss: the importance of identifying a niche setting goals as an entrepreneur work/life integration vs. work/life balance …and so much more. GLENN OKEN ’s primary focus at Mangrove is originating deal opportunities and qualifying acquisition c...