JUN HONG HENG ON WHY AUTOTECH START-UPS ARE HOT TARGETS FOR PRIVATE EQUITY FIRMS
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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 Learn
Trends shaping the future of autotech
Why autotech startups are hot targets for private equity firms
How the top private equity firms attract the best talent
Board members and how they influence private equity success
How 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?
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