The challenges, successes, and lessons learned operating and growing small and medium-sized businesses.
Microcap Moments
October 17, 2024
Unlocking Longevity: Redefining Health and Wellness
October 3, 2024
Becoming a CEO: Lessons in Patience, Grit, and Leadership
June 26, 2024
The Journey from MBA to CEO
In this episode, we explore Mark Larsen’s journey from MBA to CEO of Connexure. Mark shares how his journey actually began in early childhood entrepreneurial ventures and has been guided by the sage advice of his father: “Mark, get paid to continue to learn.” This advice steered Mark’s post-MBA career to the Shore Capital CXO Fellows Program. From this experience, Mark offers his own hard-won wisdom about the challenges and opportunities of being a young executive in a private equity backed company.
June 12, 2024
Scaling a People-First Culture: The FirmaPak Story
In this episode, we delve into the creation of FirmaPak with CEO Rob Goldberg, Brent Driggers of Container Services (CSI), and Damon Neff of Apex Plastics. They share their experiences and insights on balancing the traditional values of a family-run business with the growth that goes along with a private equity partnership. Rob, Brent, and Damon highlight the importance of finding a financial partner that respects family legacy and how FirmaPak is focused on scaling a culture and a company that puts its customers and its people first. Listen to learn how FirmaPak is navigating its path to growth while staying true to its core values.
May 17, 2024
From Father to Daughter: The Entrepreneurial Journey and Family Legacy
In this episode, Allison Therwhanger, Vice President of Corporate Sales at Innovia Medical, describes how her father started a company as an ENT and plastic surgeon with a single innovative idea and product that they made in her house as she was growing up. Speaking proudly about the importance of her family relationships and legacy, she talks about why she ultimately joined her father in the business, the journey of building the business together, and the decision to partner with Shore Capital Partners to create Innovia.
March 27, 2024
From Intern to Principal: A Story of Remarkable Personal and Company Growth | Mickey Jiang
In this episode, we welcome Mickey Jiang, a Principal at Shore Capital, who has been with the firm since joining as an Intern over 10 years ago. He shares candid stories from Shore’s early days, highlighting the blend of humor, hard work, and mentorship that shaped both his career and Shore’s culture. Mickey also talks about the firm’s evolution as it has grown and the lessons he has learned in his journey from Intern to Principal.
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