Summa Equity has multiple points of differentiation from other private equity firms, not least in that they deliver great returns in a sustainable way, powered by the right cultural values. 

But what are the right cultural values, and why is it so important to define behaviour? 

On this episode of Summa & Friends, early investor in Summa, Mirja Lehmler-Brown, founding Managing Director and Partner at Hayfin Capital Management Private Equity, explains why values, behaviour and culture build better private equity businesses.

But more importantly, she shares advice for how you can create the culture you want. 

Download and listen to find out more. 

On today’s podcast:

• The decision to invest in Summa
• Why values, behaviour and culture build better businesses
• Creating a fun culture at work
• Why diverse mindset delivers value
• Do culture due diligence

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Righting everything that’s going wrong in the world isn’t one person’s responsibility, says Harvard Business School Professor, George Serafeim, the rockstar of ESG. We all have a responsibility to try to bring about good outcomes for society, both environmentally and socially.

So how can purpose and profit in business go hand in hand? And what can large companies and publicly listed firms do to instill a sense of purpose in every employee across the corporation? What actually is ESG? And why did Elon Musk recently debunk it?

To find out all this and more, download and listen to Summa & Friends.

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Private equity firms aren’t renowned for helping solve some of society’s most pressing problems: extreme weather events, acute food and water insecurity, biodiversity loss, and economic and social instability, but then most companies that operate in this industry aren’t global investment firm, EQT.

Don’t miss CEO and Managing Partner of EQT, Christian Sinding, on this episode of Summa & Friends, discussing how EQT are actively working towards closing the saying/doing gap by setting their purpose to help future proof companies and make a positive impact.

To find out more, download and listen.

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Climate change, social inequality, resource inefficiency - these aren’t the problems a select few individuals face… These imminent global challenges are going to impact all of us, if we don’t act now.

So, asks Reynir Indahl, founder of private equity firm Summa Equity, do you have the courage to care about a wiser future?

In this inaugural episode of Summa & Friends, Reynir invites listeners to join him in addressing the most pressing of challenges. We need to stop thinking in terms of ‘me’, says Reynir, and start thinking in terms of ‘we’. Because we’re all in this together. And you don’t have to suffer financially or socially to optimize for the planet.

How can a private equity firm make a difference to climate change? And what can you do to play your part? Download and listen to find out. 

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