The Executive Career Playbook

PE/VC Interview Strategies for C-Suite Executives


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Landing a senior leadership role with a private equity or venture capital-backed company requires a fundamentally different interview approach than traditional corporations. These organizations operate under unique pressures, timelines, and success metrics that directly impact how they evaluate executive talent.


Join Michelle Merritt & Debra Boggs in this episode designed specifically for senior leaders navigating PE/VC-backed opportunities. They share insider strategies that our clients have used to successfully secure C-suite and senior executive roles in these high-stakes environments.

What You'll Learn:

+ How PE/VC ownership changes the interview dynamic and what interviewers are really assessing

+ Questions you should ask to understand the company's growth trajectory and your role in it

+ Red flags that signal misalignment between your leadership style and the company's direction

+ How to position your experience when you're coming from a traditional corporate background

+ The most critical metrics and KPIs PE/VC firms expect you to move

+ What to say when asked about your comfort with rapid change and aggressive timelines

+ Compensation negotiation strategies specific to PE/VC-backed companies, including equity considerations and performance accelerators.



Whether you're actively interviewing or positioning yourself for your next move, this session will give you the competitive edge you need.

 

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The Executive Career PlaybookBy D&S Executive Career Management