Ep 15 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Jaclyn Voor

Today on Take the Stage and our special series Ladies Who Rock, we are shining the spotlight on Jaclyn Voor. Jaclyn is a skilled operator specializing in portfolio company value creation for private equity clients. With over 10 years of experience, Jaclyn has built a remarkable career, transforming companies and driving exponential value for her clients. From her early days in consulting at EY to her pivotal role as VP of Transformation for a $1 billion Platinium Equity portfolio company, Jaclyn's expertise in portfolio company value creation is unique. Her passion led her to establish her own independent consulting business focused on portfolio company transformation and value creation. Episode Outline and Highlights [1:28] Jaclyn reveals how her interest in supply chain and operations ignited during college and talks about the two key influences that shaped her path. [3:18] The transition into private equity began with her career at EY where she focused on performance improvement and supply chain transformations for PE-backed companies. [5:25] Jaclyn touches on her pivotal move to Platinum Equity and her subsequent promotion to VP of Transformation for its $1 billion portfolio company, Club Car. [7:23] Jaclyn delves into the intrinsic motivation that ultimately fueled her decision to establish her own independent consulting business focused on portfolio company transformation and value creation. [10:35] The conversation dives into imposter syndrome and Jaclyn's strategies for overcoming it, especially given that she was the VP of Transformation for a $1 billion portfolio company before the age of 30.  [14:15] Jaclyn emphasizes the importance of achieving a "state of flow" not only for personal benefit but for professional excellence, as well. [18:29 Jaclyn demystifies the relationship between portfolio operations and value creation. [21:27] Jaclyn offers valuable advice for those aspiring to enter or advance in private equity operations, emphasizing the significance of building quality connections and choosing the right network.  [24:10] Jaclyn sheds light on the nuanced art of building connections and addresses whether to connect with the portfolio operations team at the fund level or with portfolio company leadership Jaclyn Voor's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ JV Transformation Advisors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Alexis Alvarez on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | [email protected]