Private Equity Spotlight: Susan Soh on Building with Data and Innovation

BluWave’s Karma School of Business

In this episode of Private Equity Spotlight, Sean Mooney, founder and CEO of BluWave, engages in a dynamic conversation with Susan Soh, Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at GrowthCurve Capital. Susan shares her unique journey from law to the forefront of private equity, highlighting her transition through various sectors of finance and her role in shaping innovative investment strategies at GrowthCurve Capital. This episode delves into the importance of data-rich businesses, the transformative power of AI and digital tools in private equity, and the value of adaptability and questioning in professional growth.

Episode Highlights:

• 1:12 - Susan's transition from law to private equity and her early experiences in the field.
• 3:02 - The founding journey of GrowthCurve Capital and its innovative approach.
• 6:28 - Personal insights: The entrepreneurial spirit and embracing technology.
• 10:21 - Key traits GrowthCurve looks for in companies: Data-rich and growth-oriented.
• 16:25 - Hands-on partnership: How GrowthCurve collaborates with portfolio companies for value creation.
• 25:26 - The imperative of adopting AI and digital transformation for future success.
• 35:02 - Advice to younger self: Embrace adaptability, curiosity, and the power of networking.

For more information on GrowthCurve Capital, go to https://www.growthcurvecapital.com/

For more information on Susan Soh, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-soh-653a213

For more information on BluWave and this podcast, go to https://www.bluwave.net/podcasts