Introducing Morty Singer Morty Singer is the Co-Managing Partner at Trout Capital Partners, a private equity firm investing exclusively in the consumer industry. Throughout his career, Morty has been an innovative, sought-after executive in the retail and consumer branches of the fashion industry. He has advised global companies in retail and distribution strategies, operations, and mergers and acquisitions. What You Will Learn: The Power of Great Cultures in Private Equity Why You Need to Invest in Companies with Solid Cultures The People Factor in Private Equity Breakdown: [00:00] Introduction [01:50] The Mistakes PE Firms Make with Their Portfolio Companies [03:59] Building the Right Relationships in Private Equity [05:45] Trout Capital’s Main Differentiator [08:04] Why Focus on Culture as a Private Equity Firm [14:31] Building a Great Culture in a Portfolio Company [18:08] How Culture Drives Deal Flow in Private Equity  [20:54] Kindness is a Super Power [22:51] Trout Capital’s Focus on the Consumer Bussiness [28:25] Why Trout Capital Launched Their Own Podcast [30:39] What Morty Likes and Dislikes About Private Equity [33:44] What Morty Watches, Reads, and Listens To  [35:28] Parting Thoughts The Importance of Great Cultures in Private Equity In the fast-paced world of private equity, where financial deals and high-stakes investments rule the day, one often overlooked yet profoundly influential factor is culture. According to Morty, culture is what makes or breaks successful PE investments. For him, culture is not just a buzzword; it’s the very essence of who they are as a company. The same is true for the portfolio companies you invest in. Investing in companies with great cultures can be far more profitable than investing in companies with bad cultures. By valuing culture and nurturing it within your firm, you can unlock many advantages that will propel your private equity goals to new heights. Morty and Trout Capital follow an approach built on P-E=T, where Positivity minus Ego equals Trust. Links and Resources Traubcapitalpartners.com Morty on LinkedIn The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday   Thank you for tuning in! To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here. Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to [email protected].