From Investor to Operator: Hard Truths from 35 Years in Private Equity with Matthew Kearney

This episode is packed with pragmatic advice and “growth hacks for operators” – get your pen ready. ⏱️ Episode Highlights & Timestamps: 00:03 – Introduction Meet Matthew Kearney: 35 years in private equity, from 3i to operating partner and PE-backed CEO. 01:07 – From 3i to New York CEO Matthew’s early career, moving from UK PE investments into operational leadership in media and technology. 02:31 – Common PE Mistakes Why thinking “buying right” is outdated and why zombie portfolios exi...