All posts by Jirehl Carlos
Shifting Priorities: Growth Equity’s Evolution As An Asset Class
02.20.22
Features
Growth equity leaders reflect on how investing has change In the forty years since growth equity investing first started, much has changed. The investment strategy of growth equity GPs has been refined and expanded. The growth industries of the 1980s are not quite the same as the growth industries of today. Software hadn’t quite eaten … Continue reading Shifting Priorities: Growth Equity’s Evolution As An Asset Class
Powering The World’s Alternative Investment Marketplace: iCapital CEO Lawrence Calcano
02.15.22
Interviews
In this episode we chat with Lawrence Calcano, the Chairman and CEO of iCapital, which has transformed the way the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments. Lawrence began advising and working with iCapital shortly after its 2013 founding to lead key strategic and business development initiatives. He was … Continue reading Powering The World’s Alternative Investment Marketplace: iCapital CEO Lawrence Calcano
The Prolific Tech Investor: Francisco Partners’ Peter Christodoulo
01.25.22
Interviews
In this episode we chat with Peter Christodoulo, a Partner at Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Peter joined the firm in 2008 and focuses on investments in the financial technology and application software sectors. He currently serves on the board of directors of Allston … Continue reading The Prolific Tech Investor: Francisco Partners’ Peter Christodoulo
Supercharging Brand Loyalty: Amperity CEO Kabir Shahani
01.11.22
Interviews
In this episode we chat with Kabir Shahani, the CEO of Amperity, a high-growth SaaS company that enables organizations to take control of their customer data, systematically improve customer relationships, and foster brand loyalty. Prior to co-founding Amperity, Kabir led the commercial software division for IMS, following the acquisition of Appature, a company he co-founded … Continue reading Supercharging Brand Loyalty: Amperity CEO Kabir Shahani
Transforming Workflows For Everyone: airSlate CEO Borya Shakhnovich
01.05.22
Interviews
In this episode we chat with Borya Shakhnovich, the CEO of airSlate, a global SaaS technology co. that provides no-code business process automation, e-signature and document management solutions. He’s raised over $130 million dollars from notable firms including Morgan Stanley, General Catalyst and Silicon Valley Bank. We talk about the near ubiquitous use cases for … Continue reading Transforming Workflows For Everyone: airSlate CEO Borya Shakhnovich
Bridging The Tech Skills Gap: Udacity CEO Gabriel Dalporto
12.28.21
Interviews
In this episode we chat with Gabriel Dalporto, the CEO of Udacity, the market leader in digital talent transformation. Udacity works with the world’s leading companies to teach labor forces critical tech skills through its powerful and flexible digital education platform. Gabe was previously at the helm of LendingTree having led one of the biggest … Continue reading Bridging The Tech Skills Gap: Udacity CEO Gabriel Dalporto
The Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2021
12.21.21
Awards
GrowthCap is pleased to announce The Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2021. Our eighth year running this awards process, we are astounded by the dramatic increase in capital and talent dedicated to the growth investing asset class since the first cohort of awardees was selected in 2014. This was our most competitive year … Continue reading The Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2021
FinTech’s Mission Driven Leader: Climb CEO Angela Ceresnie
12.21.21
Interviews
In this episode we chat with Angela Ceresnie, the CEO of Climb, which is an innovative student lending platform that makes career creation and transformation more accessible, affordable, and accountable. The company is driven by a mission to empower individuals to unlock their career potential – no matter what their credit profile. Angela first joined … Continue reading FinTech’s Mission Driven Leader: Climb CEO Angela Ceresnie
Healthcare Growth Investor: Amr Kronfol Of Warburg Pincus
12.14.21
Interviews
In this episode we chat with Amr Kronfol, a Managing Director at Warburg Pincus, one of the most well-known private equity institutions in the world. Founded in 1966, Warburg Pincus has raised 20 private equity funds, which have invested more than $97 billion in over 960 companies in more than 40 countries. Amr makes growth … Continue reading Healthcare Growth Investor: Amr Kronfol Of Warburg Pincus
