Acertitude

Brian Neider has helped build one of the most disciplined and consistently high-performing growth equity platforms in the industry. As Managing Partner at Lead Edge Capital, Brian has spent two decades refining a model that blends strike-zone precision, operator-led value creation, and a relentless focus on realized outcomes. Today, Lead Edge manages more than $5B and backs global category leaders like Toast, Spotify, Alibaba.com, Asana, and Duo Security. What makes Brian’s approach stand out is not just deal selection, it’s discipline. From staying “militantly” focused on their eight-metric investing framework, to building a 700-person LP network that acts like an extension of the operating team, Brian has created a blueprint for growth equity firms who want to move fast without drifting from strategy. In this episode with host Linnea Jungnelius, he shares: - How disciplined investors stay in their strike zone and why conviction means saying no more than yes - Why “growth at all costs” was always a false economy, and how the best firms underwrite unit economics and retention - How Lead Edge drives DPI by defining exit pathways before writing a check - The real state of the AI market and how to separate experimentation from durable adoption - How to build an LP network that gives you sourcing, diligence, and value creation advantages that institutional capital can’t match For deal partners, investors, and PE leaders, this is a masterclass in staying focused, thinking independently, and building a firm that compounds through consistency. Watch or listen to the full conversation with Brian for a blueprint on disciplined investing in any market. 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ejQH4VRc #BrilliantPeoplePodcast #PrivateEquity #GrowthEquity #Investing

Dan Migala has built one of the most inventive commercial and creative playbooks in sports and entertainment. As Former Co-President and Chief Revenue Officer at Legends Global, he’s helped some of the world’s most iconic organizations — from the Chicago Bears and Real Madrid to the Women’s Cricket World Cup — redefine how creativity, data, and leadership drive growth. Over time, he’s built a blueprint for modern sports executives and commercial leaders: one that turns imagination into measurable impact, transforms culture into strategy, and brings humanity back to high performance. In this episode with host Linnea Jungnelius, he shares: -The Art, Heart, and Science framework for turning creative ideas into revenue -Why leaders should create psychological safety to ask the “dumb” questions -How to design demand through segmentation, culture, and data -The Me–We–Go model for aligning teams around clarity and speed -Why the future of sports lies in connecting creativity, capital, and community For sports executives, investors, and commercial leaders, this conversation is a masterclass in how creativity becomes a business advantage, and how the best ideas don’t just inspire people, they move industries forward. Watch or listen to the full interview for more insights ⬇️ 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ehKifnmi 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eDx9ghij 🎧 Apple: https://lnkd.in/e49BNJQn #BrilliantPeoplePodcast #SportsBusiness #CommercialStrategy

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How do you scale operational value creation across a portfolio? Tory Ramaker built the Vistria Portfolio Resources Group at The Vistria Group to bridge the gap between advice and execution. By embedding generalists alongside operating partners, his team turns strategic insight into tangible outcomes — fewer companies, deeper impact, measurable change. Watch or listen to the full interview for more insights ⬇️ 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eMZsgsEc 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e6dciNhF 🎧 Apple: https://lnkd.in/ec33TgyT #BrilliantPeoplePodcast #PrivateEquity #OperatingPartner #ValueCreation