Rohit Bassi shares how his transition from consulting at McKinsey led him into a Chief of Staff role at a major PE-backed company, exposing him to real-world operations, M&A, and industry-changing deals. He explains his concept of "people quotient" (PQ) as a framework for evaluating leadership, organizational structure, and talent operations, and discusses how Chiefs of Staff can use PQ tools to make quick, impactful decisions about teams and company growth. The episode includes practical tips for applying PQ in both private equity due diligence and daily business operations.

Interested in private equity? Be sure to check out Emily's other podcast, Private Equity Experience.

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Time Stamps:
00:52 Rohit Chief of Staff Journey

02:38 Inside the CEO Seat

05:08 From Operator to Investor

08:07 PE Basics and Due Diligence

09:28 What Is People Quotient

11:41 PQ Pillars and No Scores

16:28 Why PE Misses People

25:17 Using PQ as Chief of Staff

28:23 Tools, Next Steps, Wrap Up