“We're just in this environment of impatience and instant gratification where we want quick flips and turnarounds, but those are rare. You need to build it the old-fashioned way—build it over time and grow it.” ^^^ That’s George Rossolatos, CEO & Managing Partner of Canadian Business Growth Fund, talking about marketing and brand investments on an episode of the Private Equity Value Creation podcast. Dive into the long-term investment tactics he recommends companies embrace for more sustainable growth—and how to avoid the “over-burn and under-deliver” trap many tech startups fall into. 🔥 https://lnkd.in/eDCDbSUe
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