Pritzker Private Capital

In continuation of our longstanding partnership with the Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) Scholar Program, we are excited to welcome this year’s IVCA Scholar, Tara Bhugra! IVCA provides talented college students with hands-on internship experience and networking opportunities across our industry. Tara is a rising junior at Indiana University - Kelley School of Business studying Finance.

We are excited to name Anna (Pelch) Edgcomb and Alyson Brown as Vice Presidents in our growing Manufactured Products and Services groups. Join us in welcoming them to the PPC family! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwCDzBsS

Earlier this month, PPC welcomed investors, executives, and advisors to Chicago for our 2024 Annual Meeting. The general session kicked off with opening remarks from Tony Pritzker followed by a state of the union address from Michael Nelson and operating market commentary from David Gau.   In addition to individual updates from our family of companies’ CEOs, the audience also heard from a variety of panels: > “Sourcing and Pipeline” panel featuring PPC’s Investment Partners > “The First 180 Days” panel featuring Sugar Foods President Andrea Brule and HeartLand CEO Edward Schatz, Jr.  > “Operational Value Add” panel featuring Highline Warren CFO Brad Moreschi, Aurorium President Faye Freeman, and PPC’s Operating Partners   Thank you to all our speakers and attendees for making PPC’s 2024 Annual Meeting a success! 

PPC’s Kaitlyn Desai and Christian Brickman recently spoke with personal care and household products publication happi to discuss the dynamics facing founder-led and family-owned businesses in the sector. Read on for their views on why founder-led companies are a driving force of innovation: https://lnkd.in/gXgEMivC #familybusiness #familycapital

The Bardstown Bourbon Company CEO Mark Erwin recently sat down with Park Street Insider Podcast for an in-depth conversation on the origins and development of the Kentucky-based distillery. Among other topics, Erwin discussed how the brand developed its custom distillation model, as well as how it has grown into a platform equipped to support the unique needs of its partners. Interested in hearing more? Check out the Park Street Insider episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/grarh8FA Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gBJ8HQq8

Join us in congratulating Rebecca Vanderlake Converse on her promotion to Partner! Rebecca has played an integral role in advancing the firm’s strategic initiatives and engagements with key partners, and we look forward to her continued leadership in supporting the firm’s success. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g4mqzyGW

PPC is pleased to share its 2023 ESG report. From resource management to workplace culture, we're working with our family of companies and stakeholders to turn modern challenges into opportunities for growth. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gK4CjsR3 #ESG #ResponsibleInvesting

We are excited to welcome Audra Donnelly, Kimberly Iheme, Lana Passarelli, and Brennan Smith to the Pritzker Private Capital team!

Last week, PPC’s partners and CEOs gathered for a CEO Forum at The Bardstown Bourbon Company. The group heard from industry experts and shared case studies and lessons learned related to succession planning and LEAN management. It was a great opportunity to learn and develop collaborative relationships across the PPC Family of Companies.

Last week, PPC’s Carter Cast was joined by JMReid Group’s John Reid and Indiana University - Kelley School of Business’ Dennis Spahr to facilitate a Sales Bootcamp for sales leaders within PPC’s family of companies. During this full-day event, attendees participated in interactive breakout sessions to help “sharpen their saws” on the critical areas of sales, and establish deeper, more valuable working relationships with those in the network.   Thank you to all our attendees for participating and helping make this year’s Sales Bootcamp a success!   #sales #valueproposition #PPC