Board Effectiveness: It’s All in the Questions
Here at Edison, we believe that the board of directors should be a growth-stage company’s strategic weapon. But building and...
Every Minute Counts: Best Practices to Drive Boardroom Efficiency
Here at Edison, we believe that the board of directors should be a growth-stage company’s strategic weapon. But building and...
Electrifying Growth Episode 29: Transforming the Energy Industry Using Sound
Panos Adamopoulos, Founder and CEO of Seismos, joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 29 of Electrifying Growth.
Leveraging Committees to Optimize Your Board
Here at Edison, we believe that the growth-stage company’s board of directors should be a strategic weapon. But building and...
The Board Blueprint: Critical Roles on an Effective Growth-Stage Board
Here at Edison, we believe that the growth-stage company’s board of directors should be a strategic weapon. But building and...
8 Questions to Ask to Ensure a Strong Board Foundation
Here at Edison, we believe that the growth-stage company’s board of directors should be a strategic weapon. But building and...
Electrifying Growth Episode 28: Building Something Big and Giving Back
Wall Street executive, high-growth CEO, and entrepreneur David Eisner joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 28...
The Four Cs of Good Governance: Foundations of Board Effectiveness
Here at Edison, we believe that the board of directors should be a growth-stage company’s secret weapon. But building and...
Electrifying Growth Episode 27: It's Never Too Early To Teach Kids About Money
GoHenry Founder & CEO Louise Hill joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 27 of Electrifying Growth.
3 Trends on Successful Growth-Stage Boards
Dawn Zier and Chris Sugden hosted a roundtable on the importance of proactively driving board engagement, building resilient...
Reflections on Culture and The New CEO
Steve Schloss delves into the complex task growth-stage CEOs face in managing cultural change, stressing the need to balance...
Electrifying Growth Episode 26: The Tech Sector Has Arrived in TN, and It’s Ready for Its Close-Up
Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Stuart McWhorter joins Managing Partner and...
Electrifying Growth Episode 25: Multiple Paths to Success, But Some Are Harder Than Others
GAN Integrity CEO Nick Manolis joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 25 of Electrifying Growth.
Electrifying Growth Episode 24: The High Stakes World of Online Gambling
Gambling.com Co-founder and CEO Charles Gillespie joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 24 of Electrifying...
Think Like an Investor Panel: Key Takeaways
We recently wrapped up our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), where we brought together Limited Partners, portfolio CEOs, and...
Soft Power and Diplomacy for Growth Stage CEOs
One of my favorite magazines (and digital content brands) is Monocle. Written from a decidedly non-U.S. point of view, their...
Electrifying Growth Episode 23: Empowering People to Make the Best Financial Decisions with Dee Choubey
MoneyLion CEO Dee Choubey joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 23 of Electrifying Growth.
Growth-Stage CEOs and the Need for Greater Self and Team Awareness
After nearly four decades of business and HR leadership, I entered the world of private equity four years ago through my executive...
Act Like an Operator, Think Like an Investor: Go to Market
Our 2024 Growth Index focuses on metrics that matter for growth stage companies to tell both their current and future stories. It...
Finding the Sweet Spot: Span of Control in Growth-Stage Companies
We recently released the 2024 Growth Index — a compilation of benchmark data and best practices associated with growth-stage...
Electrifying Growth Episode 22: One of the Most Interesting Men in the World: Saving Lives and Making Money with Steve Raucher
RapidDeploy co-founder & CEO Steve Raucher joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 22 of Electrifying Growth.
Decision-Making Strategies for Growth-Stage Entrepreneurs
Probabilities, permanency, and how to divide big choices into small wagers.
Electrifying Growth Episode 21: The Real Life Wendy Rhoades with Julie Moore
Director of YSC Consulting and leadership expert Julie Moore joins Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden for Episode 21 of...
Electrifying Growth Episode 20: Making Democratization of Investing a Reality with Michael Weisz
Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden sits down with Yieldstreet Co-Founder & CEO Michael Weisz for episode 20 of Electrifying...
Mastering Debate: The Need for Healthy and Open Discourse on High-Growth Executive Teams
We live in a world defined by its strong opinions, information echo chambers, and a growing resistance to engage in healthy, open,...
Electrifying Growth Episode 19: Embracing Innovation and Doing Good with Megan Glover
Managing Partner and host Chris Sugden sits down with 120Water Co-Founder & CEO Megan Glover for Episode 19 of Electrifying...
120Water Secures $43M Growth Investment Led by Edison Partners
New funding boosts govtech-based ESG platform delivering measurable results.
The Power Triad: Why Leveraging the Combined Impact of Product, Sales, and Marketing Matters
At the 2023 Executive Leadership Team Summit, the “three amigos” of the Edison Edge team (Go to Market Operating Partners Mariann...
4 Ways HR and Finance Leaders Can Create a Differentiated Partnership
At the 2023 Executive Leadership Team Summit, Operating Partners Joe Gwozdz (Finance) and Steve Schloss (Leadership) led a joint...
Mastering Clarity: A Guide for Effective High-Growth Company CEO Communication in 2024
Operating Partner Steve Schloss provides strategic solutions for leaders to enhance their communication skills, from...
Inc. Names Growth Equity Firm Edison Partners A Founder-Friendly Investor
Accolade Highlights Firm’s Ability to Accelerate Portfolio Companies’ Growth
Go-To-Market Fireside Chat: Cascading POAP Initiatives to Your Marketing Strategy
Operating Partner Mariann McDonagh sat with Edison Managing Partner and COO, Kelly Ford, for a fireside chat about how to create...
3 Ways Sales Leaders Can Support Marketing Events
Sales leaders, I have a challenge for you. Ask your resident marketing leader how they feel about hosting industry events, and...
Measuring Developer Productivity—Will We Ever Get It Right?
Greg Nicastro, Operating Partner recently hosted a Product and Technology Roundtable to discuss Nicole Forsgren's SPACE...
Why We Invested in Take Command: Revolutionizing Group Health Insurance
Edison Partners is excited to partner with Take Command to lead their Series B investment. The company is the leading end-to-end...
Real Estate Investment Platform, Fund that Flip, to Rebrand as Upright
New identity reflects expanded service offering and follows the acquisition of FlipperForce software company
The Power of Saying No to Amplify the Impact of Yes
Returning rejuvenated from a recent and much-needed vacation (despite the challenges of air travel these days), I had the...
Nasdaq TradeTalks: What Are The Biggest Challenges for Tech Investors Right Now?
Managing Partner Chris Sugden joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss what the biggest challenges are for tech...
How Zelis CEO Amanda Eisel Embraces Founder-Driven Culture in Leading a Healthcare Tech Empire
The tallest, fastest rollercoaster in North America is “Kingda Ka.” It’s located at Six Flags in Jackson, NJ… coincidentally...
Leading By Letting Go
In a world where letting go and delegating day-to-day tasks happens without even a thought behind the unconscious click of a mouse...
Liquidity and Cash Management in Times of Uncertainty, Recession, and Prosperity
Cash is king. This age-old adage holds true as profitability, growth, and viability of a business all hinge on maintaining a...
RSA Conference 2023 Highlights
The theme of the 2023 annual RSA Conference was “Stronger Together.” Ironically, that's exactly why I wanted to attend.
Electrifying Growth Episode 10: Mentorship & Grit in High-Growth Companies with Amy Kadomatsu
Episode 10 of Electrifying Growth features Amy Kadomatsu, CEO of COMPLY, who excels at turning challenges into opportunities for...
Start ’em Young: The Importance of Financial Literacy for the Next Generation
April is Financial Literacy Month, something that may not seem like a celebratory moment in time, but, believe me, the next...
Valuing Your Values
Among the many challenges currently faced by high-growth organizations and their leaders is an area periodically overlooked, and...