Ep. 121: Ray Carey, Level Equity | Prioritizing Resources to Drive Portfolio Returns

Ray Carey, Head of NextLevel Operations at Level Equity, explains how private equity firms can take a more systematic approach to driving value across their portfolio with operational support. Hear how Level Equity prioritizes their time and resources, why they connect activities to valuation with metrics, and how firms can identify where operational intervention will have the greatest impact. Tune in to learn how to build an effective operating team and how to create feedback loops in an environment where results take years to materialize. The conversation offers a practical view into how firms can cheer, coach or play for their portfolio company teams, and the factors that go into choosing the right approach.