Eric Larson, Chairman and Co-CEO, Tilia Holdings

On this episode of the Executives’ Exchange, Eric Larson (Chairman and Co-CEO, Tilia Holdings), shares his journey from architecture to private equity, highlighting how creativity and integrity continue to drive his success. Tune in to hear Larson and host, Margaret Mueller (President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago), discuss the importance of leading with purpose and adapting to make a positive impact in the private equity industry.

00:00 – Intro
00:46 – Introduction into Private Equity Career
03:27 – The Gentleman of Private Equity
07:00 – The Evolution and Roots of the industry
11:51 – Unique role of Chicago
14:04 – Inspiration to starting Linden Capital Partners and Tilia Holdings
17:42 – Food Industry in Private Equity
18:32 – Family Farm Life
20:03 – This Year’s Harvest
20:48 – Lessons Learned and Applied to Tilia
24:56 – Incorporating ESG into Investment Decisions
27:43 – Shure Incorporated
28:10 – Quick Returns with Long Term Growth
30:53 – Is Private Equity Over?
30:30 – Disciplined Investment Approach
36:30 – Not Selling to Private Equity Firms
38:30 – Most Influential Leader
42:25 – Clean Water
42:57 – When and Where to give back
46:07 – What’s to Come
48:08 – Advice to Young Entrepreneurs
51:26 – Rapid-Fire Questions
57:04 – Outro

Episode Link: Tilia Holdings

Host: Margaret Mueller, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago 
Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago 

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