Edison 运营合伙人 David Eisner 从匹兹堡的中产阶级家庭成长为华尔街高管和企业家，他的经历为我们揭示了公司成长的驱动力。David 在 TheMarkets.com 的领导经验以及他对导师制和抓住机遇的看法，为我们提供了宝贵的经验教训。他强调了团队发展、导师制的重要性以及人本主义在公司成长中的关键作用，并分享了在金融行业和创业过程中的宝贵经验。

👨‍🎓 从华尔街到创业：David Eisner 从匹兹堡的中产阶级家庭成长为华尔街高管和企业家。他在 Jefferies & Company 的早期经历，帮助公司将市值从 1 亿美元增长到 20 亿美元，为后来创办 themarkets.com 打下了基础。TheMarkets.com 这一平台领先于时代，重新定义了机构投资者获取金融信息的途径。David 强调了创新与用户需求之间的平衡，以及在面对挑战时的韧性。

🤝 投资你的团队，放眼长远：David 建议，在从初创公司到规模化公司的过渡中，要确保团队为新的旅程做好准备，并不断评估和发展他们。这不仅仅是填补职位，而是培养能够适应并与公司一起成长的才能。这还包括找到（或成为）一个导师。David 分享了一个关于他其中一位被提名人的故事，他指导了她 25 年，目标是帮助她成为百万富翁。

🚀 人本主义在公司成长中的作用：David 的经历表明，以人为本的方法对企业成长至关重要。他强调，选择合适的投资伙伴会显著影响公司的发展轨迹。对于那些寻求中端市场增长股权合作伙伴的人来说，David 建议寻找具有联系、承诺和长期愿景的合作伙伴。

🎯 抓住机遇，拥抱多样性：David 的 themarkets.com 创业经历体现了为未来而建。他打造了一家服务于客户、直面挑战、不断壮大的公司。这种长远眼光，是每个企业家都应该追求的。

💡 关键 takeaways：从初创公司到规模化公司，不断评估和发展你的团队，以确保他们为新的挑战做好准备。拥有一个支持你度过商业旅程起起伏伏的导师，可以提供宝贵的视角，促进个人和职业成长。在职业生涯中拥抱多功能性，以应对各种挑战，抓住意外的机会。公共服务角色可以提供意想不到的职业成就，改变你对政府工作的看法。

 In our latest episode of Electrifying Growth, I had the privilege of speaking with Edison Operating Partner David Eisner, whose journey from a middle-class upbringing in Pittsburgh to becoming a Wall Street executive and entrepreneur offers a compelling look at what drives company growth. David’s experience leading TheMarkets.com and his views on mentorship and seizing opportunities provide invaluable lessons. Here’s a glimpse into what we discussed:1. Understanding Growth from the Ground UpDavid’s early days at Jefferies & Company, where he helped the firm grow its market cap from $100 million to $2 billion, set the stage for his later venture with themarkets.com. This platform was ahead of its time, redefining how institutional investors accessed financial information. "We took care to ensure entitlements for brokers in accessing their research," David said, showing the balance between innovation and user needs. Despite facing challenges after the Wall Street research blow-up, they managed a successful exit with a $300 million valuation in 2010.2. Invest in Your Team for the Long Haul "When you're moving from startup to scale-up, make sure your team is prepared for the new journey and constantly evaluate and develop them," David advises. This approach isn’t just about filling roles but nurturing talent that can adapt and grow with the company. This also includes finding (or being!) a mentor. David shares a story about one of his mentees, whom he has guided for over 25 years with the goal of helping her become a millionaire.3. The Human Element in Company GrowthDavid’s experiences show how critical a human-centric approach is to business growth. He stressed that selecting the right investment partner could significantly influence a company’s trajectory. For those seeking a middle-market growth equity partner, David suggests looking for partners with connection, commitment, and long-term vision.David’s venture with themarkets.com exemplifies building for the future. He crafted a company that served its clients, faced challenges head-on, and emerged stronger. This long-term focus is something every entrepreneur should aspire to.Key TakeawaysAs you move from startup to scale-up, continuously evaluate and develop your team to ensure they are prepared for the new challenges.Having a mentor who supports you through the ups and downs of your business journey can provide invaluable perspectives and foster personal and professional growth.Embrace versatility in your career to navigate varied challenges and seize unexpected opportunities.Public service roles can offer surprising career fulfillment and change your perspective on government work.