Steve Young Moves From NFL to Private Equity

Steve Young Moves From NFL to Private Equity

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The video discusses the success of HGGC, a private equity firm in Palo Alto, highlighting its impressive IRR of 66% over three years. It details a significant deal involving the sale of hybris to ASAP, where Steve Young played a crucial role. The video also explores Young's transition from an NFL player to a private equity expert, emphasizing his deep understanding of the industry developed over years of experience.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the primary focus of HGGC as a private equity firm?

Real estate investments

Enterprise software deals

Retail acquisitions

Healthcare innovations

2.

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What was the average IRR of HGGC over the past three years?

55%

45%

75%

66%

3.

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Which company did HGGC sell to ASAP, resulting in a billion-dollar profit?

Hybris

SAP

Oracle

Salesforce

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What role did Steve Young play in the sale of Hybris to ASAP?

He opposed the sale

He was not involved

He was instrumental in the sale

He was a passive investor

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How did Steve Young's background contribute to his success in private equity?

He had a degree in finance

He grew up in a software culture

He was a tech entrepreneur

He had no prior experience