From a non-traditional career path to transforming businesses, Micah Dawson shares his playbook for designing business success in private equity with Sean Mooney. Packed with bold career moves, hard-earned lessons, and fresh perspectives, Micah shares how grit, leadership, and a focus on people drive real impact in the lower middle market.
- [00:03:15] - Bold career pivots: Micah’s transition from being an architect to entering law school, business school, and eventually joining the world of private equity.
- [00:06:49] - Entering the operations world: Micah shares lessons from his time managing manufacturing plants and turning around struggling businesses in rural Indiana.
- [00:22:23] - Insights into Trivest’s approach to enhancing the founder experience, removing friction from the deal process, and providing transformative resources to portfolio companies.
- [00:26:19] - The team-building philosophy Micah credits with creating outsized value, and his focus on ensuring the right people occupy the right roles.
- [00:37:15] - Balancing ambition and fulfillment: Micah discusses personal lessons and philosophies on leadership, grit, and finding joy in the career journey.