Operator Match vs. Hiring: Why Most “Great Resumes” Still Fail in SMB and PE-Backed Companies
The real reason operator hires fail isn’t skill—it’s execution mismatch. Learn how Search CEOs and founders avoid costly mis-hires.
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- 27 Oct 2025
The Operating Partner Pathway: From Fractional to Investor-Trusted
The Operating Partner Pathway by Five Experts helps fractional executives and experienced operators move from short-term projects to investor-trusted roles. Build credibility, visibility, and a repeatable value creation framework in three live founder-led sessions.
- 10 Oct 2025
Investor Partnerships for Search CEOs: How to Lead With Alignment, Not Approval
Learn how Search and ETA CEOs can turn investor relationships into value-creation partnerships. Discover best practices for communication, trust-building, and post-acquisition alignment that drive stronger board dynamics and faster growth.
- 10 Oct 2025
Post-Acquisition Leadership: How to Lead the Company You Just Bought
The CEOs who thrive post-acquisition are those who quickly understand that leadership, not ownership, is the new job.
- 30 Jun 2025
A 12-Month Thought Leadership Guide to Best Practices
This 12-month Thought Leadership Guide is your roadmap to building credibility, attracting high-growth companies, and standing out as a trusted expert in the Five network.
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