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Private Equity Investors and Entrepreneurs: How to Keep Companies on the Right Path

By Jay Tankersley, Meritage EOSi |

Among private equity investors, the 100-day plan is an entrenched article of faith. Yet, it frequently fails. The reason? Most entrepreneurial companies are built for vision and innovation, not the systematic execution required for rapid scale.

Expecting entrepreneurs to instantly transform into execution masters destroys value. The problem isn’t the plan’s contents—it’s the rigid 100-day structure itself.

This piece explores why investors must pivot from the one-time sprint to a sustained, measurable execution strategy, focusing on:

  • Changing the cadence from 100 days to consistent, 90-day progress checks.

  • Measuring leading indicators, not just results.

  • Creating a real, ongoing partnership between investors and management.

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