97 - You DON'T Need to Be a FOUNDER to Be SUCCESSFUL (Here's Proof!) with Emily Holdman

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Emily Holdman (https://x.com/emilyleldridge), managing director at Permanent Equity. Emily shares her journey from journalism and economics to becoming a leader in acquisitions with a no-intention-to-sell philosophy. In this episode, we focus on intrapreneurship - the art of being entrepreneurial within a larger company, and why it’s a viable but often overlooked path to success. We discuss how Emily evaluates businesses, creatively solves problems in deal-making, and balances risk and opportunity while thriving in a non-founder role. If you’ve ever wondered how to make an impact without starting your own business, this episode is packed with insights you can’t miss.Questions this Episode Answers:What is intrapreneurship, and why is it a viable path to success?How can you thrive as an entrepreneurial thinker within a larger company?What strategies does Emily use to evaluate businesses and balance risk?How can creative problem solving enhance deal-making and acquisitions?Why might a non-founder role offer unique opportunities for growth and impact?Enjoy the conversation!__________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or send me an email at [email protected] with your thoughts.__________________________MY NEWSLETTER: https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/5avyu98yApple: https://tinyurl.com/bdxbr284YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/nikonomicsYT___________________________This week we covered:00:00 Highlights00:34 Introduction and Background00:48 Early Career and Internships01:49 Transition to Permanent Equity03:49 First Major Acquisition05:15 Role Evolution and Business Growth08:06 Navigating the Great Recession09:51 Curiosity and Problem-Solving15:58 Professional and Personal Reflections21:42 Planning for Uncertainty in Business22:15 The K-Shaped Recovery Post-COVID23:26 Creativity in the SMB Community24:42 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Business29:19 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs33:50 Evaluating Business Models and Industries40:33 Perma nent Equity's Future Ventures