Thrive Resources Private Equity Executive Online Community
...the fastest track to your next job in Private Equity
What is the Thrive Resources Private Equity Executive Online Community?
The Community is an online, private and secure forum hosted by Thrive Resources
on the Thrive Resources Leadership Development website.
It is a place where you can join conversations and attend live sessions. It is dedicated to your growth and success.
What Will You Get?
- 24/7 access to discussions with Susanna Madden and other members
- 3 x exclusive, self-study, online courses developed by Thrive to teach you about the Private Equity industry
- Course 1: Private Equity Introduction
- Course 2: the Private Equity Mindset
- Course 3: Packaging Yourself for Private Equity
- 2 x live Q&A sessions hosted by Susanna Madden for questions, answers, and experience-sharing
- Presentations, Insights and Guidance from PE industry players, including PE Partners and successful PE-backed Executives who join the sessions as guest speakers. These presentations can be both live and/or recorded
- Immediate access to recorded live sessions after each event
- 24/7 access to our Private Equity Resource Room with industry articles, reports and information
- Mobile app for easy access to conversations and live meetings on your phone or tablet
What Does It Cost To Be a Member?
The Thrive Community is sold as a subscription. You may elect a monthly plan or you can save 15% with the annual plan. You can join and cancel at any time.
As long as you stay subscribed you will have access to the conversations, the live Q&A sessions and the 3 x online courses. If you unsubscribe you will be charged any further payments and your access will continue until the end of your current billing period.
NO RISK:
The Community subscription gives you a 14-day free trial during which you can visit all of the content and attend a live session to decide if this is right for you. If you cancel prior to the end of the 14-day period, no payment is required.
- Monthly membership: $97 per month
- Annual membership: $989 (15% discount)
In essence, the Community is your exclusive resource for private equity advancement to help you land your ideal job in PE. Gain industry insights, network with executives, and receive personalized advice from experts...24x7 and 365 days per year .
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3 x Online Self-Study Courses Included With Your Community Subscription
When you subscribe to the Community, you automatically get access to 3 x courses that are designed to give you insights into the Private Equity industry and to get your properly positioned for a job application. PE is very different than other industries and even if you are well-qualified for the position, it is critical that you comprehend how PE thinks and how the process works.
These 3 x courses help you to gain insight into the mind of a private equity partner - how it's really all about risk mitigation. Understanding the risks inherent in your own background - as viewed by a PE firm - is essential for operating executives entering or seeking PE-backed roles.
You will learn private equity fundamentals including scale, structure, strategy, and the culture spectrum. You will also learn what the ideal candidate profile looks like, and all about the critical role that talent plays in private equity's success.
- Understand Private Equity Basics: Learn about the massive scale of the industry, the various strategies it deploys, some fund structures, and the differences between private equity and venture capital.
- Discover How Private Equity Creates Value: Explore the investment process, from selecting and acquiring platform companies, to growing them effectively through various means.
- Grasp the Importance of Talent in PE: See how talent drives value, learn about current trends, and understand what the ideal private equity candidate looks like.
- Insight into Private Equity Perspective: Understand how private equity firms evaluate candidates. It's really all about risk.
- Self-Reflection for Improvement: Understand strengths and weaknesses from their perspective.
- Strategic Self-Assessment: Utilize a comprehensive self-assessment workbook to leverage strengths and address weaknesses.
- Effective Presentation Strategies: Learn strategies to present yourself effectively in the private equity market.
- Gain Access to Proprietary Formats: For the first time ever, Thrive is sharing our proprietary Executive Summary and Resume formats that our private equity clients LOVE.
- Create a Powerful Representation of Yourself: Leveraging your self-assessment in Course 2, and our proprietary formats, in Course 3, you will create a "PE-Ready" Executive Summary and Resume that differentiates you from the pack.
- Messaging that Resonates: Through Course 3 videos you will be guided through the creation of your messaging to help ensure it is on target and industry-ready.
- Hear a PE Insider's Perspective: Get feedback directly from a leading PE recruiting firm re: how you are perceived by the market and ways to strengthen your presentation.
After completing Courses 1, 2 & 3 (or just 2 & 3 if you skipped the Course 1), you will be prepared to pursue roles such as:
- Operating Partner
- Advisory Board Member
- Board of Directors Member
- Management Positions within Portfolio Companies
Why Should You Consider a Job in Private Equity?
1. Unparalleled Wealth Creation Opportunities
Private Equity professionals have the potential to earn significantly more than in traditional corporate roles, thanks to lucrative compensation structures, carried interest (a share of investment profits), and performance-based bonuses. This creates long-term wealth-building opportunities beyond a typical salary.
2. More Strategic Influence & Decision-Making Power
Unlike corporate roles where executives often execute predefined strategies, Private Equity professionals have direct influence over investment decisions, company growth strategies, and operational transformations. This level of strategic control is rare in traditional corporate environments.
3. Exciting, High-Stakes Challenges
PE professionals work on high-impact deals, mergers, acquisitions, and turnarounds, making every project intellectually stimulating. Rather than managing routine corporate operations, they drive innovation, optimize businesses, and create value across multiple industries.
4. Fast-Track Career Growth
The Private Equity industry rewards performance and results rather than tenure. High-performing individuals can rapidly ascend to partner-level positions, gaining equity stakes and leadership opportunities much faster than in a corporate setting.
5. Exclusive Network & Access to Top-Tier Opportunities
Working in Private Equity grants access to influential investors, CEOs, and industry leaders. These connections open doors to future entrepreneurial ventures, board positions, and further wealth-building opportunities beyond traditional corporate career paths.
About the Facilitator and Instructor - Susanna Madden
Susanna Madden is the visionary CEO of Thrive Resources, a firm that has exclusively served the private equity space with distinction since 2009. Under her leadership, Thrive Resources has become a trusted partner for private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and top talent.
About Thrive Resources
Thrive Resources began serving private equity firms and their portfolio companies as a retained executive search firm in 2009. Since then, it has evolved to also address the industry's broader talent needs, launching its Leadership Development platform in 2022, offering Executive Coaching and Leadership Development. Now, we're expanding to include Thrive's Private Equity Executive Program, providing a roadmap for executives seeking roles in private equity, and our Executive Community, offering ongoing support and growth opportunities.
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