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May 8, 2025
Accelerating Growth with a Commercial Center of Excellence | Zachary Nippert
In this episode, Zachary Nippert, Chief Commercial Officer at Shore Capital, discusses building out the Commercial Center of Excellence (COE) to accelerate organic growth across the firm’s portfolio. Drawing from his experience in global advertising, tech entrepreneurship, and revenue leadership, Zack shares how he is creating a structured approach to commercial strategy, talent development, and sales enablement. He also explains how peer collaboration within the COE fosters innovation, enabling commercial leaders to exchange insights, overcome challenges, and enhance performance across diverse industries.
March 6, 2025
Events: Building Meaningful Connections
In this episode, Head of Events at Shore Capital, Julia Dilday, shares insights into how thoughtful event design and relationship-building strengthen the firm’s brand and fuel growth. She discusses her path from TV production to private equity, the importance of small details in creating memorable experiences, and how collaboration across teams shapes the Shore culture. Joined by Jeff Williams (COO), Julia also reflects on the evolution of Shore’s events function and its growing impact on building a robust network of executives, board members, and investors.
February 20, 2025
Strategy: Developing the Strategic Plan
In this episode, the Shore Capital Strategic Planning team explores how they partner with portfolio companies to build and execute strategic plans. They discuss bridging the gap between the investment thesis and real-world execution, helping teams prioritize key initiatives, align stakeholders, and make data-driven decisions. Their structured yet adaptable process ensures companies stay focused, respond to market dynamics, and drive sustained growth.
February 7, 2025
Through the SRT Lens: The Evolution of SRT with David Korb
In this episode, David Korb, Director on the Shore Resource Team, shares insights into how the SRT supports portfolio growth and enables faster execution. He discusses key projects, his career journey from consulting to private equity, and how mentorship plays a role in developing future leaders and CFOs. David also reflects on the evolution of the SRT and its growing impact on the Shore Capital portfolio.
January 30, 2025
Through the SRT Lens: Laying the Foundation for Success with Ellie Hupp
In this episode, Ellie Hupp, a manager on the Shore Resource Team, shares her journey from financial due diligence to hands-on operational support. She discusses the importance of diversifying skills early in a career, the value of pattern recognition in private equity, and how SRT fosters collaboration across teams. Ellie also reflects on the growth opportunities at Shore and her aspirations for a future C-suite role.
January 27, 2025
Strategy: Understanding the Strategic Plan
In this episode, the Shore Capital Strategic Planning team describes their proven approach to creating, managing, and iterating strategic plans with portfolio companies. They highlight timed breakouts, facilitation, and clear documentation to ensure alignment, accelerate idea-sharing, and deliver tangible outcomes. By evolving management processes and clarifying goals, they help companies achieve rapid growth and increased value.
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