RallyGrow: Why We Built It and Why We’re Sharing It More Publicly
When we started Rallyday Partners, we set out to build a different kind of private equity firm, built for founders, by founders. We know that leadership is a key driver of success so we spend a lot of time supporting CEOs and leadership teams as they build enduring companies. We also believe that every single […]
RallyGrow Series | Skill #5: Listening
This post is part of our RallyGrow series, covering 10 human skills that drive real impact in life and work. The Gateway to Trust and Connection Most people think they’re good listeners. We nod, make eye contact, repeat what we heard. But most of the time, we’re not really listening. We’re preparing our next talking […]
RallyGrow Series | Skill #4: Focus
This post is part of our RallyGrow series, covering 10 human skills that drive real impact in life and work. Focus might be one of the most undervalued leadership skills in today’s world. With constant pings, meetings, and distractions, it’s easy to stay busy without moving the needle. We often confuse motion with momentum. That’s […]
Rallyday’s 70/30 Rule
In this video, Rallyday Partners’ Strategy Architect, Dan Cremons, discusses what we call the “70/30 Rule,” which describes the ratio of pulling to pushing that we aspire to at Rallyday. In an ideal world, our portfolio companies are pulling us in 70% of the time, and we are pushing on the portfolio company 30% of […]
Demystifying M&A: Insights from a Fireside Chat with Padraic McConville
For many founders, M&A can feel like a mysterious and intimidating process, especially for founder-led companies unfamiliar with private equity. That’s exactly why we hosted a fireside chat last month with Padraic McConville, Partner at Rallyday, to take the mystery out of M&A and offer founders a real-world, honest take on what the process actually […]
RallyGrow Series | Skill #3: Energy
This post is part of our RallyGrow series, covering 10 human skills that drive real impact in life and work. You’ve probably heard the phrase “time is money.” But here’s the truth most high performers eventually learn: energy is the real currency. It doesn’t matter how many hours you put in if you’re constantly drained, […]
RallyGrow Series | Skill #2: Courage
This post is part of our RallyGrow series, covering 10 human skills that drive real impact in life and work. In RallyGrow, we define courage as facing fear and taking bold, deliberate action anyway. It’s the second skill in our Master Your Mindset module, after responsibility, because it’s essential to momentum. Responsibility gives you the […]
Is Employee Ownership Possible with a Private Equity Firm?
Founders often worry that bringing in outside capital means losing the heart of their company. The truth? It depends on your partner. At Rallyday, we believe equity should be shared with those that value it. When employees have a stake in the upside, they typically act more like an owner. They care more, innovate more, […]
Is the Use of Debt Good or Bad?
While Rallyday does not believe in using much if any debt at the close of a new partnership, debt is neither good nor bad. It’s neutral — until you decide how to use it. For many founders, debt can feel like a straight jacket. A shackle. A sign that something went wrong. But in reality, […]
How Can a Private Equity Firm Help Me When They’ve Never Been a CEO?
Founders can spot a tourist in the boardroom from a mile away. They talk about “levers” and “synergies,” but they’ve never had to make payroll, satisfy an upset customer, or lose sleep over a key hire. And when you’ve built something from scratch the hard way, it’s hard to trust advice that doesn’t come with […]