https://simplecast.com Exit Horizon: CEO Insights On Exit Horizon, CEOs of private equity-backed and other high-growth companies share the stories, lessons learned, and perspectives they wish they'd known before stepping into the CEO role. 2026 JM Search en Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:14 +0000 https://exit-horizon.simplecast.com Exit Horizon: CEO Insights https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5d2f8cdb-4c3b-4cae-9d03-ecb3da4495dc/0abfa2ba-a507-44c0-880c-6ad57cbc0e5b/3000x3000/cropped_1790176466037.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://exit-horizon.simplecast.com episodic On Exit Horizon, CEOs of private equity-backed and other high-growth companies share the stories, lessons learned, and perspectives they wish they'd known before stepping into the CEO role. JM Search false https://feeds.simplecast.com/TAwFB8Z_ ceo,leadership,private equity JM Search cooksonm@jmsearch.com 9f658b81-6bf1-4628-a3a1-25275e524543 Speed, Instinct, and a Blank Slate: What Surprised One CEO About Private Equity Patrice Wolfe spent years running a division inside a Fortune 10 company before making the leap to private equity, telling her husband it might turn out to be the biggest mistake of her career. But it wasn’t.

As CEO of AGS Health, Patrice has more than tripled the size of the company. Andrew Henry, Managing Partner at JM Search, sits down with Patrice on this episode of “Exit Horizon: CEO Insights” to talk about evaluating the move from corporate leadership into private equity and how she builds a culture that holds companies together over great distances, from Mexico to India. Patrice also shares candid advice for women working toward the CEO seat.

In this episode, they explore the following and more:

  • Determining whether private equity or venture capital is the right fit before making the leap.
  • Exploring why CEOs hire for where the role will be two years from now rather than the role that exists today.
  • How does a strategic plan protect your team from every new “shiny object”?
  • How do women better position themselves in pursuit of the CEO seat?

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]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 cooksonm@jmsearch.com (Andrew Henry, Patrice Wolfe) https://jmsearch.com/ Patrice Wolfe spent years running a division inside a Fortune 10 company before making the leap to private equity, telling her husband it might turn out to be the biggest mistake of her career. But it wasn’t.

As CEO of AGS Health, Patrice has more than tripled the size of the company. Andrew Henry, Managing Partner at JM Search, sits down with Patrice on this episode of “Exit Horizon: CEO Insights” to talk about evaluating the move from corporate leadership into private equity and how she builds a culture that holds companies together over great distances, from Mexico to India. Patrice also shares candid advice for women working toward the CEO seat.

In this episode, they explore the following and more:

  • Determining whether private equity or venture capital is the right fit before making the leap.
  • Exploring why CEOs hire for where the role will be two years from now rather than the role that exists today.
  • How does a strategic plan protect your team from every new “shiny object”?
  • How do women better position themselves in pursuit of the CEO seat?

Download JM Search's 2026 CEO Compensation & Insights Study - featuring insights from 350 CEOs & Presidents.

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]]> Speed, Instinct, and a Blank Slate: What Surprised One CEO About Private Equity Andrew Henry, Patrice Wolfe 00:25:21 Patrice Wolfe spent years running a division inside a Fortune 10 company before making the leap to private equity, telling her husband it might turn out to be the biggest mistake of her career. But it wasn’t. As CEO of AGS Health, Patrice has more than tripled the size of the company. Andrew Henry, Managing Partner at JM Search, sits down with Patrice on this episode of “Exit Horizon: CEO Insights” to talk about evaluating the move from corporate leadership into private equity and how she builds a culture that holds companies together over great distances, from Mexico to India. Patrice also shares candid advice for women working toward the CEO seat. Patrice Wolfe spent years running a division inside a Fortune 10 company before making the leap to private equity, telling her husband it might turn out to be the biggest mistake of her career. But it wasn’t. As CEO of AGS Health, Patrice has more than tripled the size of the company. Andrew Henry, Managing Partner at JM Search, sits down with Patrice on this episode of “Exit Horizon: CEO Insights” to talk about evaluating the move from corporate leadership into private equity and how she builds a culture that holds companies together over great distances, from Mexico to India. Patrice also shares candid advice for women working toward the CEO seat. pe vs venture backed leadership, female executive representation, patrice wolfe, healthcare technology leadership, high growth business strategy, female healthcare ceos, jm search podcast, andrew henry, ai in healthcare roi, ceo compensation and insights, corporate to private equity transition, cross cultural management, p&l management experience, executive burnout prevention, exit horizon ceo insights, global company culture, scaling executive leadership, trust your leadership instinct, ags health ceo, strategic planning process, hiring for future growth, executive mentorship, work life balance for ceos false full 3 d2e52d0d-c3a4-4c40-b53b-8970d5903227 Be the CEO that Serves Others: Building a Company Culture that Drives Growth The CEO role can be overwhelming. But Glen Moller, CEO of Upward Health, has made a conscious effort to flip the script: to be the CEO who serves others. His philosophy isn't about who works for you, but how you work for them; and it's taken the stress right out of the role.

On this episode of "Exit Horizon: CEO Insights," Andrew Henry, Managing Partner at JM Search, sits down with Glen to explore how he keeps that stress at bay, which he believes he experiences far less than most CEOs. Join us as we dig into the strategic ways Glen balances culture and competency to get the most out of his team.

Here are some key questions this interview dives into:

  • Why does culture matter as much as strategy when growing a company?
  • How can you connect early with board members and utilize them as your strategic advisors?
  • What are some ways to manage stress and the transition into a CEO role?

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]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 cooksonm@jmsearch.com (Andrew Henry, Glen Moller) https://jmsearch.com/ The CEO role can be overwhelming. But Glen Moller, CEO of Upward Health, has made a conscious effort to flip the script: to be the CEO who serves others. His philosophy isn't about who works for you, but how you work for them; and it's taken the stress right out of the role.

On this episode of "Exit Horizon: CEO Insights," Andrew Henry, Managing Partner at JM Search, sits down with Glen to explore how he keeps that stress at bay, which he believes he experiences far less than most CEOs. Join us as we dig into the strategic ways Glen balances culture and competency to get the most out of his team.

Here are some key questions this interview dives into:

  • Why does culture matter as much as strategy when growing a company?
  • How can you connect early with board members and utilize them as your strategic advisors?
  • What are some ways to manage stress and the transition into a CEO role?

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]]> Be the CEO that Serves Others: Building a Company Culture that Drives Growth Andrew Henry, Glen Moller 00:22:46 The CEO role can be overwhelming. But Glen Moller, CEO of Upward Health, has made a conscious effort to flip the script: to be the CEO who serves others. His philosophy isn't about who works for you, but how you work for them; and it's taken the stress right out of the role. The CEO role can be overwhelming. But Glen Moller, CEO of Upward Health, has made a conscious effort to flip the script: to be the CEO who serves others. His philosophy isn't about who works for you, but how you work for them; and it's taken the stress right out of the role. exit horizon, ceo stress, morning routines, upside-down org chart, organizational competence, andrew henry, executive transition, private equity, board relations, executive coaching, glenn moller, servant leadership, executive loneliness, board of directors, jm search, talent acquisition, healthcare leadership, work-life balance, ceo leadership, upward health, ceo insights, value-based care, pe-backed companies, corporate culture false full 2 1feb4a85-9f42-4047-b85b-a3f8208c746c Replacing the Founder: One CEO on Cracking the Code and the Unwritten Rules Regardless of an executives’ experiences or expertise, it’s never easy to be a new CEO. When it comes to replacing a company’s founder, though, the process can be even more challenging. 

In our first episode of Exit Horizon: CEO Insights, JM Search’s Managing Partner Andrew Henry speaks to Lenny Castiglione, CEO of Ob Hospitalist Group. A multi-time CEO, Castiglione succeeded Ob Hospitalist Group’s founder in 2015.

Now, with his array of succession experiences, he offers advice to fellow CEOs preparing to succeed company founders.

In this episode, Lenny provides tips on:

  • Hiring an executive coach
  • Seeking advice from the company’s founder(s)
  • Shifting his perspective on remote leaders
  • Checking in with employees regularly

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]]> Tue, 6 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 cooksonm@jmsearch.com (Andrew Henry, Lenny Castiglione) https://exit-horizon.simplecast.com/episodes/replacing-the-founder-one-ceo-on-cracking-the-code-and-the-unwritten-rules-JhiA3hC6 Regardless of an executives’ experiences or expertise, it’s never easy to be a new CEO. When it comes to replacing a company’s founder, though, the process can be even more challenging. 

In our first episode of Exit Horizon: CEO Insights, JM Search’s Managing Partner Andrew Henry speaks to Lenny Castiglione, CEO of Ob Hospitalist Group. A multi-time CEO, Castiglione succeeded Ob Hospitalist Group’s founder in 2015.

Now, with his array of succession experiences, he offers advice to fellow CEOs preparing to succeed company founders.

In this episode, Lenny provides tips on:

  • Hiring an executive coach
  • Seeking advice from the company’s founder(s)
  • Shifting his perspective on remote leaders
  • Checking in with employees regularly

Download JM Search's 2026 CEO Compensation & Insights Study - featuring insights from 350 CEOs & Presidents.

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]]> Replacing the Founder: One CEO on Cracking the Code and the Unwritten Rules Andrew Henry, Lenny Castiglione 00:27:17 In our first episode of Exit Horizon: CEO Insights, JM Search’s Managing Partner Andrew Henry speaks to Lenny Castiglione, CEO of Ob Hospitalist Group. A multi-time CEO, Castiglione succeeded Ob Hospitalist Group’s founder in 2015. Now, with his array of succession experiences, he offers advice to fellow CEOs preparing to succeed company founders. In our first episode of Exit Horizon: CEO Insights, JM Search’s Managing Partner Andrew Henry speaks to Lenny Castiglione, CEO of Ob Hospitalist Group. A multi-time CEO, Castiglione succeeded Ob Hospitalist Group’s founder in 2015. Now, with his array of succession experiences, he offers advice to fellow CEOs preparing to succeed company founders. board governance, ceo coach, succession advice, leadership integration, portfolio management, exit horizon, remote leadership, us oncology, fmg leading, succeed a company founder, andrew, private equity, lenny castiglione, team commitments, obhg, replacing a founder, mckesson, board dynamics, remote executive teams, executive coaching, executive, first-time ceo, mts investors, matt brubaker, executive talent, jm search, outside advisors, board management, ceo, talent acquisition, ob hospitalist group, meditation for leaders, healthcare leadership, distributed executive teams, revenue cycle management, ceo leadership, integration, onboarding, stress management, mindfulness, succession, founder transition, succession tips, listening tour false full 1 716185d0-9846-49c4-af74-96be95141c2f What to Expect from Exit Horizon: CEO Insights Welcome to Exit Horizon: CEO Insights, a podcast from JM Search. With Season 1 hosted by Managing Partner Andrew Henry, this series brings you candid conversations with seasoned chief executives who have navigated the high-stakes world of executive leadership, private equity partnerships, and organizational transformation. In each episode, top leaders share their tested playbooks for success in the moments that define a CEO.

Whether you are an aspiring leader, a newly appointed CEO, or a seasoned executive, tune in for real-world advice on leading through change, making high-pressure decisions, and driving exponential growth.

To get the latest insights on the CEO role, be sure to download JM Search's 2026 CEO Compensation & Insights Study - featuring input from 350 CEOs & Presidents across industries.

Learn more about JM Search.

]]> Fri, 2 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 cooksonm@jmsearch.com (JM Search) https://jmsearch.com/ Welcome to Exit Horizon: CEO Insights, a podcast from JM Search. With Season 1 hosted by Managing Partner Andrew Henry, this series brings you candid conversations with seasoned chief executives who have navigated the high-stakes world of executive leadership, private equity partnerships, and organizational transformation. In each episode, top leaders share their tested playbooks for success in the moments that define a CEO.

Whether you are an aspiring leader, a newly appointed CEO, or a seasoned executive, tune in for real-world advice on leading through change, making high-pressure decisions, and driving exponential growth.

To get the latest insights on the CEO role, be sure to download JM Search's 2026 CEO Compensation & Insights Study - featuring input from 350 CEOs & Presidents across industries.

Learn more about JM Search.

]]> What to Expect from Exit Horizon: CEO Insights JM Search 00:01:09 Welcome to Exit Horizon: CEO Insights, a podcast from JM Search. This series brings you candid conversations with seasoned chief executives who have navigated the high-stakes world of executive leadership, private equity partnerships, and organizational transformation. In each episode, top leaders share their tested playbooks for success in the moments that define a CEO. Welcome to Exit Horizon: CEO Insights, a podcast from JM Search. This series brings you candid conversations with seasoned chief executives who have navigated the high-stakes world of executive leadership, private equity partnerships, and organizational transformation. In each episode, top leaders share their tested playbooks for success in the moments that define a CEO. false trailer