Brilliant People Podcast

• Erik Anderson: Founder & CEO of WestRiver Group and Vice Chair of Topgolf Callaway Brands on Leading in an Exponential World

  As Founder & CEO of WestRiver Group—a thematically driven investment platform that funds and builds companies across the global innovation economy, and Vice Chairman of Topgolf Callaway Brands, Erik has led and scaled some of the most iconic and forward-looking brands in sports, tech,and entertainment. Under his leadership, Topgolf became a globalphenomenon, reimagining how people connect through play. He’s also a recognized visionary at Singularity University, where he helps organizations embrace exponential technologies to tackle complex global challenges.

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• Ram Charan: Inside the Mind of the World’s Most Influential Consultant on Leadership, Boardroom Strategy, and Building High-Performing Teams

  Ram Charan, world-renowned business advisor, has spent decades inside boardrooms guiding CEOs and leadership teams through transformative decisions. Fortune calls him "the most influential consultant alive," and for good reason - his insights on leadership, strategy, and talent development have shaped the course of global businesses. Joining him in conversation is Kevin O’Neill, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Acertitude, a firm dedicated to unleashing human potential through executive search. Together, they delve into the forces shaping today’s business landscape and what separates great leaders from the rest.

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• Rob Delaney: Managing Director at Carrick Capital Partners on Investing in Software Ventures, Scaling DailyPay, and Harnessing the Entrepreneurial Monster

  From professional basketball to private equity, Rob Delaney's journey is as diverse as it is impressive. Now Managing Director at Carrick Capital Partners, a growth-oriented investment firm, he is laser-focused on helping entrepreneurs scale their software and tech-enabled services companies, with a keen eye on the payments space.In this dynamic episode of the Brilliant People Podcast, Rob joins host Linnea Jungnelius, Global Head of Marketing & Strategy at Acertitude, to unpack: -Focusing on the critical few factors that move the needle in business-Building unshakable trust with management teams-Carrick's value creation playbook, showcased through DailyPay's meteoric rise-The role of artificial intelligence in private equity and portfolio companies-Maintaining peak performance and keeping your “monster" in check

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• Mark Fiske: Operating Partner and Head of Digital Transformation at H.I.G. Capital on Building Credibility, Scaling Impact, Redefining the CMO, and Unlocking Value with Generative AI

  Mark Fiske, seasoned marketeer and master of digital, is Operating Partner and Head of Digital Transformation at H.I.G. Capital, one of the largest and most influential private equity firms in the middle market, managing $65 billion in capital across a portfolio of over 100 companies. In his role, Mark drives the digital transformation strategy and co-leads the Generative AI practice, partnering with portfolio management to accelerate value creation. Before making his mark in PE, Mark led the marketing teams at fast-growing powerhouse brands like Ancestry and Credit Karma. In our latest episode of the Brilliant People Podcast, Mark joins host Linnea Jungnelius, Global Head of Marketing & Strategy at Acertitude, to explore: -The evolution of the operating partner role and its impact on growth -Proven marketing strategies for driving scale and success -Navigating the shifting landscape of the modern CMO -Harnessing Generative AI as a powerful tool for value creation

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• Ben Humphreys: Senior Operating Executive at Monomoy Capital Partners on Targeted Transformations for Expansive Returns

  Ben Humphreys is a Senior Operating Executive at Monomoy Capital Partners, a private investment firm focused on the middle market. The firm recently closed Fund V, exceeding its initial $1.6 billion target to close at an admirable $2.25 billion. Ben has journeyed through many of the world's elite organizations, including investment firms like BlackRock and Cerberus along with enterprises like General Electric. Leveraging rich experience as both operator and operating partner, Ben takes a hands-on approach to partner with portfolio management and transform companies at Monomoy. On this episode of the Brilliant People Podcast, Linnea Jungnelius, Global Head of Marketing & Strategy at Acertitude, sat down with Ben to share his toolkit approach to value creation. The show covers Ben’s strategic frameworks for organizational change, recruiting winning leaders, building strong partnerships, and what allows him to show up and be his best self.

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