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2022 is ahead of us, and to me, it marks a period of great transition: ....our economy is likely adjusting into a less euphoric state, financial markets will react, geopolitics will become even more complex as we see an amended modern-day cold war, climate change will become front and center of conscious capitalism in the corporate board room, the workplace will reactivate close to full employment yet with a new hybrid profile ... and careers will, of course, evolve. For me, it is a time to take stock, expand, deploy knowledge and grow. After a colorful and rewarding career of around thirty years across corporate finance, followed by private equity, direct investing, serving on ten boards, venture capital, founding five separate firms, -- and recently, financing advisor to private companies and single family offices -- I am grateful for my own journey (and those that I served, learned from, worked with, and that mentored me along the way). Yet, significant opportunity remains ahead - particularly addressing the needs of the private company ecosystem: founders, owners, family enterprises, and related investors and boards. 🔘Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." Looking ahead, I feel this is a powerful reminder to always look ahead, keep moving, and be your best.🔘 I am very fortunate to have acquired a great deal of knowledge in private capital markets - in 2022, I am going to meaningful scale up these activities with renewed attention on middle-market clients. Since 2002, I have led around a billion in direct private capital deployment, while serving on the related Boards of Directors (ten of them!) - I will now transition from direct investing and dedicate myself in the coming years to client work, serving goals across capital, growth, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic council. More soon. I look forward to being in touch. 🌎Most importantly, may 2022 bring you, your firms, families, and our world a period of a bit more normalcy, good health, prosperity, and positive leadership, inspiration, and personal growth🌎. R. Adam Smith ras@rascapitalpartners.com ...focused on private company capital and strategic solutions since 1993... #privateequity #capitalmarkets #boardsofdirectors #investmentbanking #privatecompanies #wisdomboard #mergersandacquisitions #financialsponsors #middlemarket #privatecapital #strategicadvisor

Looking forward to serving as a keynote speaker at this prestigious family business event by Inštitút Rodinného Businessu 💫 … in collaboration with Linda Vaculcikova Monika Nadova Kroslakova Family Business Center TREND.sk 🇸🇰 interested attendes please register 👇 Family Business Audiocast

An upcoming invite only event “The Family Office of 2030: Robles & Smith Speculate Turn of the Decade” will be a special one. Angelo Robles and I will be discussing how key forces will redefine the family office over the next decade. 💫 We’ll examine the implications of emerging political regimes and the strategies family offices will need to adopt to thrive in this dynamic environment. This is more than just a discussion—it’s a blueprint for navigating the complexities of the future. 💫 In a world where rapid advancements in AI and technology are reshaping industries, the efficient fractionalization of assets is transforming investments, and a shifting geopolitical landscape is creating a multipolar world, there’s no shortage of speculation. 🎙️ Join us on Friday, September 6th at 11 AM ET 👇 to sign up.

Please join me, live, in a Family Business Audiocast with Shaun Parkin, Founder and MD of Hall Road Investments 🔆 Shaun Parkin leads Hall Road Investments, a consultancy specializing in family office governance, strategic planning, and succession planning. 🔆 With over two decades of experience in private banking and family office advisory, Shaun has a deep understanding of wealth management, investment strategies, and risk management 🔆 Shaun is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the family office space, having contributed to industry conferences and publications on topics such as multi-generational wealth and governance ———— Details on the event: 🎙️ 💫 When: Monday, September 16 9:15m EST | 8:15am CST | 7:15am pm MST | 6:15am PST 💫 Where: LinkedIn audiocast live stream 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eHB7iJFQ _______ Family Business Audiocast - founded 2022 - includes guest experts in the family office, family firm, and family enterprise ecosystem. Family business is more than just a business…. it is a powerful and important ecosystem where family personal and professional dynamics intersect with business, wealth, philanthropy, purpose and legacy. ____ Note: Registration required. Event may be recorded. *After registration, click "view event". Please add event to calendar* Event link is live available exactly 15 mins prior to event. Produced and created by R. Adam Smith ____ Subscribe to our proprietary family enterprise newsletter and on the look out for our periodic expert contributor series. ——- Opinions presented on this audio-cast are personal, and do not represent the positions of speakers’ or guests’ organizations. #familyoffice #leadership #nextgeneration #succession #familybusiness #familyenterprises #familylegacy #innovation #entrepreneurship #businesssucession #wealthmanagement #family #generationalwealth #philanthropy #familyfirms #audiocast #fba Tess Loucka Jasmine Ren Shaun Parkin

Recently, on episode #27 of the Family Business Audiocast on LinkedIn, I spoke live with Thomas Deans. ✔️Dr. Tom Deans is a leading expert on family wealth transfers with over two million books sold worldwide, including the best-seller Every Family’s Business, named one of The New York Times’ Top Ten Books Business Owners Should Read ✔️He has authored three influential books on family wealth, including Willing Wisdom and The Happy Inheritor, which offer groundbreaking insights into why many people lack legal wills and how facilitated family meetings can enhance wealth transitions ✔️With a Ph.D. from the University of Warwick, Dr. Deans has delivered over 2000 speeches in 28 countries, establishing himself as a preeminent thought leader in inter-generational wealth transfers Thanks very much, Tom _________ About this audiocast: Family Business Audiocast - founded 2022 - includes guest experts in the family office, family firm, and family enterprise ecosystem. Family business is more than just a business…. it is a powerful and important ecosystem where family personal and professional dynamics intersect with business, wealth, philanthropy, purpose and legacy. Subscribe to our proprietary family enterprise newsletter and read our periodic expert contributor series. Produced and Created by R. Adam Smith —————- Enjoy the episode here 🔗 Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/eHZ6UvdP YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eYsdGAKh Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eKNtMmBZ Amazon Music/Audible: https://lnkd.in/e932z7SJ iHeart Radio: https://lnkd.in/eqpyBYjp Pandora: https://lnkd.in/eEtSBvrv —————- Opinions presented are personal, and do not represent the positions of the organizations of speakers or guests, or their brands. —————- #familyoffice #leadership #nextgeneration #succession #familybusiness #familyenterprises #familylegacy #innovation #entrepreneurship #businesssucession #wealthmanagement #family #generationalwealth #philanthropy #familyfirms #audiocast #fba Zhuo(Zoe) Li Jasmine Ren

Get Ready for Avestix Fortuna 🌟 We're excited to announce our upcoming newsletter, Avestix Fortuna, tailored for women in finance! Each edition is packed with expert insights on commercial real estate, cutting-edge tech, strategies to elevate women investors, and more! 👩💼 Why wait? Subscribe now to have Avestix Fortuna delivered straight to your inbox at launch! 👉 Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/4fjrQlE #AvestixFortuna #AVXI #WomenInFinance #Empowerment #Investing #TechTrends

I would like to introduce a new thought leadership element of the Family Business Audiocast platform - the “Expert Contributor Series” 💫 https://lnkd.in/eCy7ZaJd Its mission is to deliver expert insights, share best practices, and offer valuable content tailored to the unique needs of family enterprises. I am proud to amplify the voices of distinguished leaders and professionals from across the family enterprise community globally, bringing their knowledge and experience directly to this rapidly expanding community. ————————————- The Expert Contributor Series features: 🔹 Exclusive articles repurposing from the published work of renowned founders, entrepreneurs, family office leaders, and advisory vendors 🔹 Comprehensive summaries and analyses of their groundbreaking research 🔹 Detailed case studies showcasing real-world applications and success stories 🔹 Exploration of how family enterprises can leverage these insights for strategic growth and sustainability 🔹 Comprehensive analyses of their influential research and publications Articles connect our audience with high-profile, global experts through efficient and meaningful engagement. Each article is meticulously crafted and properly credited to the original authors, ensuring they receive the recognition they deserve. Stay tuned for incredible insights and stories from our first-hand contributors. ————————————- If you are interested in featuring top academic, think tank, or related content, please contact me directly on LinkedIn or via email. #FamilyBusiness #ExpertContributorSeries #Insights #GlobalExperts #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #fba #wealth #articles #knowledge #thoughtleadership #ideas #leaders Jasmine Ren Zhuo(Zoe) Li

Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸 ⭐️ today is a day to spend today surrounded by those you love, doing things you love, and cherishing the little moments… ⭐️ and, to reflect on the privileges we enjoy in this country because of the hard work and sacrifice our forefathers that afford us the freedoms we have today... As we celebrate, let’s take a moment and truly appreciate what this day signifies and practice gratitude for the freedoms you have and the opportunity to chase BIG dreams. 🇺🇸🔆🌍 today is a day to practice gratitude 🙏 for all that you currently have and keep pushing forward towards a bigger, brighter future… whatever that means for you. And, let’s keep in mind the important role our country fills in the world, and to do our best to share the fruits of our freedoms with those less fortunate. UPWARD.

I’m looking forward to discussing the venture mindset for family businesses with R. Adam Smith. Join us as I share my insights in a Family Business Audiocast on July 2 at 12:00pm EST. Registration is open at https://lnkd.in/egXGsnx3.   #stanford #stanfordgsb #venturecapital #startups #innovation #familyenterprises

🔥 Contributor Article #3: Strategic Evolution and Dynamics in Family Enterprises This article presents insights from Alfredo De Massis, a distinguished professor in entrepreneurship and family business. His extensive research on family enterprise dynamics and corporate governance offers valuable guidance for family businesses seeking to balance tradition with innovation. Discover how Alfredo De Massis's work can help family enterprises navigate complex business landscapes and achieve sustainable growth Alfredo De Massis FA.B.R.I. - FAmily Business Risorse per l'Italia Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Follow FBA ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g7w-HPiB Subscribe to the FBA newsletter ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gsqhDCyJ #familybusiness #familyoffice #nextgeneration #governance #leadership #excellence #topvoices #entrepreneurship #legacy #business #generation R. Adam Smith Jasmine Ren Zhuo(Zoe) Li