Shiv Narayanan interviews Daniel Pianko, Managing Director at Achieve Partners and host of the Better Money Better World podcast.
Daniel and Shiv discuss how Achieve Partners is using talent development to maximize portfolio company growth, unlock revenue potential, and make positive change for employees and their communities. Learn how Achieve Partners' alternative approach is helping set them apart from other firms and connect them with passionate investors and founders.
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Learn more about Achieve Partners
Connect with Daniel Pianko - LinkedIn
Listen to Better Money Better World podcast

⏱️ Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
04:08 Achieve Partners' overall approach and investment thesis
05:38 Their unique strategy for organic growth
08:09 Why this approach makes sense to prioritize from a value-creation perspective
11:28 Achieve Partners’ approach to selecting the right companies to invest in
13:09 How it increases portfolio companies’ gross margins
17:45 The impact on their TAM
22:58 How they pitch LPs on their approach
26:47 How Achieve Partners are making sure they stand out in the war for capital
30:43 The success metrics they use to track their positive impact

The information contained in this podcast is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice.