alpha Talks – Buy & Build: A Success Story

alpha Talks – Buy & Build: A Success Story

In the latest episode of the alpha Talks Podcast, Humatica Managing Partner Andros Payne speaks to Stijn Vos, CEO of the Esdec Solar Group and Joost Heeremans an Operating Partner with Rivean Capital (previously known as Gilde Buy out Partners) about the organizational secrets of buy & build success – how to grow top-line by 10x in just 4 years by acquiring and successfully integrating former competitors.

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alpha Talks is the podcast dedicated to Private Equity value growth. We speak to experienced buyout CEOs, operating partners, deal makers and advisors about their experience and lessons-learned in the industry.

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