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Chihiro Kurokawa: Podcast Interview with Nic Espanet
Nic and Chihiro dive into the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and how “owning your outcomes” brings both freedom and stress. Chihiro explains ZT Corporate’s lower-middle-market focus, why they operate as a fundless sponsor, and what makes them different as direct operators.
They unpack hold periods (from 9 months to 12 years), what real relationship-based business looks like, and why monthly, transparent investor updates matter most when a deal goes sideways. Chihiro also makes the case for becoming a well-diversified LP across operators and asset classes, plus a quick nod to his show, Beyond Stocks, and an upcoming trip to Australia for his wife’s triathlon.
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By Nic EspanetNic and Chihiro dive into the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and how “owning your outcomes” brings both freedom and stress. Chihiro explains ZT Corporate’s lower-middle-market focus, why they operate as a fundless sponsor, and what makes them different as direct operators.
They unpack hold periods (from 9 months to 12 years), what real relationship-based business looks like, and why monthly, transparent investor updates matter most when a deal goes sideways. Chihiro also makes the case for becoming a well-diversified LP across operators and asset classes, plus a quick nod to his show, Beyond Stocks, and an upcoming trip to Australia for his wife’s triathlon.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you a successful business owner or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest on https://flexforwardpodcast.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.