Private Equity Value Creation Through Focus, Culture, and Tenacity
Eliot Kerlin, Founder and Managing Partner of Broadwing Capital, shares the unconventional path that took him from pre-med to private equity and the principles that now guide his firm’s approach to building durable, high-performing companies. He unpacks Broadwing’s value-creation playbook, the importance of forecasting NTM cash flow, and why culture, people analytics, and in-person leadership sit at the center of long-term success. Eliot also reflects on the tenacity required to launch a firm—and the clarity needed to focus on what truly matters. It’s a grounded, thoughtful conversation that sharpens anyone building or leading in today’s private equity landscape.Episode Highlights:1:04 – Growing up in Texas, early influences, and the winding path from pre-med to finance3:44 – Breaking into Wall Street from a non-target school and the power of persistence10:51 – Lessons from hands-on jobs and how service work shapes leadership instincts17:54 – What makes a “good business” vs. a “good...
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