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Today’s Guest

Today we welcome Christen Paras who is MiddleGround Capital’s managing director of business development and investor relations. With a hands-on operational expertise, MiddleGround Capital invests in B2B companies in the industrials and specialty distribution sector that are in the lower middle markets.

What You’ll Learn

Why you should take business development seriously

How marketing improves deal flow 

Brand awareness and value proposition through marketing

Transparency in managing investor relations

Diversity attracts founders, investors, and employees

Breakdown

[00:42] Getting to know Christen Paras

[02:05] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies

[04:56] MiddleGround Capital’s marketing & research strategy 

[12:52] Granting full access builds trust with LPs and business owners

[21:14] MiddleGround Capital’s ESG efforts

[23:48] Excellence in managing LP relationships

[27:10] Notable attributes of top-performing individuals

[30:09] Private equity: the good and the bad

[36:20] Diversity in MiddleGround Capital’s senior leadership

[38:34] Christen’s learning resources


Resources

Christen’s LinkedIn

Christen’s Email

Christen’s Mobile Number: +732 207 1486

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