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Tyrone R. Johnson: Why Founders Struggle After Selling to Private Equity
What really happens after a founder sells their company to private equity?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with veteran CEO, operating partner, and author Tyrone R. Johnson to unpack the realities most leaders never see coming after the deal closes.For many founders, selling their company feels like the finish line.Tyrone explains why it’s actually the beginning of an entirely new phase filled with pressure, rapid change, identity shifts, leadership challenges, and difficult decisions.They discuss why private equity gets a bad reputation, what founders…
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