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Dope on the Table
Why does DPI matter to investors?
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Fitbit Hit $1B on Just $22M. Here's the Playbook.
What Fitbit can teach operators about float, discipline, and capital efficiency
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The Most Misunderstood Word in Finance is Leverage
Leverage Isn’t the Villain. Poor Capital Allocation Is.
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The Second Bite at the Apple
What really happens when PE-backed execs stay on post-exit
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The Truth About Portfolio Ops
(And Why It’s Not What You Think)
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The Many Faces of "The Plan"
How smart operators tailor targets to fit the game they’re playing
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What Longer PE Hold Periods Mean for Operators
Seven Years of Sweat
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