Being a Founder and the CEO Is Hard — How Do I Wear These Hats at the Same Time?
At some point, every founder realizes the job has changed. The early days were about building. Now it’s about leading. And those are two very different muscles. As a founder, you thrive on creativity and speed. As a CEO, you’re asked to slow down, delegate, and build systems. That’s not just a skill gap — […]
When Is the Best Time to Sell My Business?
Most founders wait too long to think about liquidity. Not because they’re greedy — but because they’re loyal. To their people, to their customers, to the mission they’ve been building since day one. And things are working! But there’s a hidden cost to waiting: fewer options, more fatigue, and less leverage. The best time to […]
RallyGrow Series | Skill #1: Responsibility
This post is part of our RallyGrow series, covering 10 human skills that drive real impact in life and work. The first RallyGrow course is called Mastering Your Mindset, which covers two human skills of Responsibility and Courage. Today we’re going deep on Responsibility and sharing some frameworks, resources, and learnings to help you think […]
RallyGrow Series: 10 human Skills That Drive Real Impact in Life and Work
When we started Rallyday, we sought to create a new kind of private equity firm built for founders, by founders. We focus on those founders and leadership team members in our work every day, and in our Rallyday Architecture Program (RAP). While this work at the leadership level is essential, we also want to empower […]
What Does Architecture Mean at Rallyday?
In this video, Rallyday Partners’ Director of Architecture, Keriann Murphy, explains the firm’s unique approach to value creation through the Rallyday Architecture Program (RAP). Inspired by the role of an architect, RAP helps founders and leadership teams design the “blueprints” for enduring, human-centered organizations. Through RAP, we guide companies in developing five blueprints: Purpose, Strategy, […]
Rallyday’s Healthcare PPP Program
In this unprecedented time in the Healthcare industry, Rallyday has its own PPP program to support its partner companies. Managing Director, Ryan Kirkpatrick, discusses how Rallyday has built tools and resources in the areas of Purpose, People, and Productivity, which will help you thrive and build in this uncertain and disruptive environment. See the Rallyday Healthcare Investment Thesis
Ryan Heckman’s Secret to Growth & Leadership on The Happiness Squad Podcast
The Rallyday Partners team is excited to announce that our very own Ryan Heckman was recently featured on the Happiness Squad podcast! Episode Overview from the Happiness Squad “In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Ryan Heckman remind us that when you invest in your people’s growth, your business follows. Ryan reveals the leadership […]
Ryan Heckman Featured on Trail Talks with Parallel Path CEO, John Kadlic
Ryan Heckman, Managing Partner and Co-founder of Rallyday Partners, joins John Catlett of Parallel Path for a walk on Eagle Trail in Boulder, Colorado. Ryan shares how Rallyday is redefining the industry by prioritizing people, purpose, and culture, and the importance of leadership, growth, and well-being. Watch the full episode here:
Rallyday’s own Ryan Heckman Featured on The Bear Roars Podcast
We’re thrilled to share that our very own Ryan Heckman was recently featured on The Bear Roars podcast! Hosted by Dan Caruso, this episode dives deep into Ryan’s journey from Olympic athlete to private equity leader and entrepreneur, exploring the lessons he’s learned along the way. Tune in to the full episode here: Spotify Podcasts […]
Giving Private Equity a Human Touch with Ryan Heckman | The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast
At Rallyday Partners, our Co-Founder & CEO, Ryan Heckman sat down with Alex Raymond on The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast to share our vision for transforming private equity through a human-centered approach. In this insightful conversation, Ryan discusses how we’re reshaping the industry’s traditional image by leading with heart rather than simply managing assets. Through our […]
