This re-release of Electrifying Growth brings back an essential conversation with host (at) Chris Sugden from Edison Partners and (at) Amy Kadomatsu, Former CEO and Board Member of Comply, a leader in regulatory technology (RegTech) helping firms navigate compliance with confidence.

Amy’s career journey is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and transformation. From investment banking to entrepreneurship, she has built and scaled businesses at the intersection of finance and technology. Now at the helm of Comply, she shares candid insights on leadership in private equity-backed companies, fostering mentorship, and the grit it takes to succeed in high-growth environments.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The pivotal moments that shaped Amy’s career, from Harvard to the startup world

• How to identify and cultivate valuable mentorship relationships

• The unique challenges and expectations of leading a private equity-backed company

• What it really means to have "grit" and why it’s a key ingredient for success

Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Meet Amy Kadomatsu and her journey to Comply (02:42) The early career lessons that shaped her leadership style (10:00) Understanding mentorship beyond the transactional approach (20:08) The dynamics of private equity-backed leadership (30:00) Advice for future CEOs and entrepreneurs

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