Private Equity Spotlight: Kristin Johnson on Building Better, Successful Businesses

BluWave’s Karma School of Business

In this episode of the Karma School of Business podcast, Kristin Johnson, Managing Director at Altamont Capital Partners, shares actionable advice for building stronger businesses and teams with Sean Mooney. From fostering leadership to embracing innovative practices like AI and employee ownership, Kristin offers a perspective that resonates with business builders and investors alike.

Episode Highlights

0:35 – Getting to know Kristin Johnson: Her global upbringing, track & field triumphs, and early career influences.

8:27 – What Kristin and the Altamont team look for in a business: market potential, leadership, and company dynamics.

13:41 – The importance of fostering transparency and the role of the “devil’s advocate” team in decision-making.

17:29 – Driving value creation: Altamont’s approach to functional expertise and the promise of AI in portfolio companies.

23:47 – Tactics for sustained growth and alignment among employees.

29:55 – Kristin’s must-read book recommendations and the lessons on balancing assertiveness, confidence, and warmth for success in work and family life.

For more information on Altamont Capital Partners, go to https://altamontcapital.com/

For more information on John Hodge, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-johnson-9275708/

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