# Ep. 118: Ellen Havdala, EGI | Alignment, Apprenticeship and Enduring Partnerships

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Podcast: [Private Equity Value Creation Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/private-equity-value-creation-podcast-7052671)
Published: 2026-03-05T05:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3275

## Resource

On this episode, Ellen Havdala, Managing Director at Equity Group Investments, explains how a flexible capital base and an operator-led mindset shape a different approach to private equity. Hear how to evaluate barriers to entry, structure liquidity to withstand black swan events and assess true alignment with founders before a deal ever closes.Tune in to learn how patient capital changes decision-making—from holding periods to exit timing—and why culture, apprenticeship and incentive design drive repeat outcomes. The episode offers a practical lens on managing risk, growing alongside management teams and creating the kind of firm people want to partner with more than once.

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