{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 070 \u2013 Eric Larson, Chairman and Co-CEO, Tilia Holdings","description":" Episode 070 \u2013 Eric Larson,  Chairman and Co-CEO, Tilia Holdings  &amp;nbsp;On this episode of the Executives\u2019 Exchange, Eric Larson (Chairman and Co-CEO, Tilia Holdings), shares his journey from architecture to private equity, highlighting how creativity and integrity continue to drive his success. Tune in to hear Larson and host, Margaret Mueller (President &amp;amp; Chief Executive Officer, The Executives\u2019 Club of Chicago), discuss the importance of leading with purpose and adapting to make a positive impact in the private equity industry.   00:00 - Intro   00:46 - Introduction into Private Equity Career   03:27 - The Gentleman of Private Equity   07:00 - The Evolution and Roots of the industry   11:51 - Unique role of Chicago   14:04 - Inspiration to starting Linden Capital Partners and Tilia Holdings   17:42 - Food Industry in Private Equity   18:32 - Family Farm Life   20:03 - This Year\u2019s Harvest   20:48 - Lessons Learned and Applied to Tilia   24:56 - Incorporating ESG into Investment Decisions   27:43 - Shure Incorporated   28:10 - Quick Returns with Long Term Growth   30:53 - Is Private Equity Over?   30:30 - Disciplined Investment Approach   36:30 - Not Selling to Private Equity Firms   38:30 - Most Influential Leader   42:25 - Clean Water   42:57 - When and Where to give back   46:07 - What\u2019s to Come   48:08 - Advice to Young Entrepreneurs   51:26 - Rapid-Fire Questions   57:04 - Outro   &amp;nbsp;  Episode Link: Tilia Holdings  &amp;nbsp; Host: Margaret Mueller, President &amp;amp; Chief Executive Officer, The Executives\u2019 Club of Chicago\u202f&amp;nbsp; Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content &amp;amp; Communications Officer, The Executives\u2019 Club of Chicago\u202f&amp;nbsp;  \u202f&amp;nbsp;  Subscribe on&amp;nbsp;Apple,&amp;nbsp;Spotify,&amp;nbsp;or wherever you listen to podcasts.&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  Thank you to our podcast sponsor,\u202fShure Incorporated.\u202f&amp;nbsp;  For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.\u202f&amp;nbsp;  Find Shure on:&amp;nbsp;Facebook&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;LinkedIn&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;Instagram ","author_name":"The Executives' Exchange","author_url":"http:\/\/theexecutivesexchange.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33906157\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/33906157"}