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Jun Hong Heng on Why Autotech Start-ups are Hot Targets for Private Equity Firms

Jun Hong Heng on Why Autotech Start-ups are Hot Targets for Private Equity Firms

FromThe Private Equity Podcast


Jun Hong Heng on Why Autotech Start-ups are Hot Targets for Private Equity Firms

FromThe Private Equity Podcast

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, we welcome Jun Hong Heng, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Crescent Cove Advisors, LP, a technology investment firm focused on working with founders and management teams to build the iconic companies of tomorrow. He is also the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of COVA Acquisition Corp.  What You'll LearnTrends shaping the future of autotechWhy autotech startups are hot targets for private equity firmsHow the top private equity firms attract the best talentBoard members and how they influence private equity successHow to invest in the top private equity firms Breakdown[00:50] Getting to Know Jun Hong Heng [01:39] Common Mistakes by PE Firms and Portfolio Companies[04:25] Why Jun Settled on the Technology, Media, and Telecom Sector[07:40] The Current Hot Markets in the Autotech Space[11:08] Why Jun and His Firm Invested in the Luminar Software[14:00] Insights Into How Jun Grew His Company[17:05] How to Interview, Hire, and Retain Top Talents[18:10] Why Jun Moved From Singapore to the US[19:49] Key Attributes that Define a Top Performer[22:10] The Work from Home Concept in Private Equity[24:10] What Jun Likes and Dislikes About Private Equity[25:45] Jun's self-investment Practices [28:05] Parting Thoughts Resources:Jun's LinkedInCrescent Cove Advisors Thank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com. 
Released:
Feb 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Alex Rawlings hosts The Private Equity Podcast, where he interviews the leading experts working in the Private Equity industry, unlocking their secrets of success to share with you. Discover how some of the top private equity professionals got into Private Equity, how they rose to success and learn about some of the mistakes they made along the way. Alex has strong connections to the Private Equity industry through his executive search firm, Raw Selection, which specialises in working with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies across Europe and North America. Alex is straight talking and to the point and aims to unlock real gold you can build into your firm or portfolio companies.