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The Thrive Resources Private Equity Executive Community

The fastest track to your next job in Private Equity

Do You Have Equity in Your Career?

If not, it’s time to consider private equity.

Corporate jobs pay well, but you can’t build the kind of wealth we’re talking about through cash compensation and public stock within that time frame.

If you want a career with equity upside and meaningful impact, this community is for you.

 
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Thrive PE Executive Community

The Challenge: Private Equity Moves Behind Closed Doors

Opportunities in private equity aren’t advertised. They’re unlocked through timing, networks, and a proven track record of value creation. Even the most accomplished executives face barriers:

  • Limited access to trusted PE networks

  • Misalignment with the private equity operating model

  • Few visible, real-time opportunities

The Thrive Solution

Thrive Resources created the PE Executive Community to give senior leaders the access and visibility they deserve.

đź”— Connect with Decision-Makers
Build direct relationships with PE investors, operating partners, and portfolio leaders who shape hiring decisions.

đź’Ľ See Real Opportunities
Our ThriveBoard job platform will showcase curated, verified executive openings at PE-backed companies.

🚀 Elevate Your Edge
Stay competitive through leadership programs, executive courses, and mentorship designed around the PE value-creation playbook.

đź“‘ Be Discoverable
Submit your profile to ThriveBoard—our searchable executive database used by PE firms and portfolio companies to identify talent.

👉 Join Thrive PE Executive Community and position yourself where opportunities happen—before they’re public.

What You Get as a Member of the PE Executive Community

Unlock exclusive benefits designed to fast-track your private equity career:

  • Expert Insights: Get exclusive tips and strategies from Susanna Madden and other leading private equity professionals on navigating the PE landscape.
  • Live Sessions: Participate and network in live sessions each month - with guest speakers from leading private equity firms and interactive Q&As.
  • Workshops: Participate in small groups led by Susanna Madden on topics including: messaging, resume development, executive summary creation and/or specific areas of interest.
  • Comprehensive Self-Study Courses: Gain the skills and knowledge to secure your ideal PE role with our in-depth online courses.
  • Resource Library: Access a wealth of must-read articles, reports, and guides to stay ahead in the PE industry.
  • 24/7 Access: Engage in ongoing conversations with like-minded professionals and industry experts.
  • Discounted rates on Thrive’s exclusive Private Equity programs: 
    • Mentorship Program: Get partnered with a veteran PE executive matching your functional role to grow your leadership skills and excel.
    • PE-Focused Executive Coaching: One-on-One coaching with Susanna Madden

About the Courses Included with Your Community Subscription 

These programs help you build valuable skills essential for success in a leadership position in private equity.


Course 1: Introduction to Private Equity


What You Will Learn: 

How private equity firms see candidates, identify your strengths and weaknesses from a PE perspective, and gain strategies to navigate the competitive field of private equity confidently.


Course 2: The Private Equity Mindset


What You Will Learn: 

How private equity firms think and how they assess candidates. You will also gain strategies for leveraging your strengths and addressing your weaknesses through our proprietary Self-Assessment Workbook.


Course 3: Packaging Yourself Effectively for Private Equity

What You Will Learn: 

This course helps you eliminate guesswork from cover letters and resumes and gives you the tools to create a powerful presentation tailored specifically for the private equity market. You also receive expert guidance and Thrive's proprietary and proven templates.

What Does It Cost?

Pricing Options:

Invest in your private equity future with a flexible subscription to the Thrive Community. Choose the plan that works best for you, and cancel anytime.

  • $97/month with a monthly subscription
  • $989/year with an annual subscription (save 15%)

No risk, all reward:
Start with a 14-day free trial and explore everything we offer. Cancel anytime within the trial period, and you won’t be charged.

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Invest in your future with Thrive Resources

We have developed our Community in direct response to thousands of executives asking for help over the last 15 years. In the Community, we equip you with the knowledge, guidance, relationships and access to the PE market to ensure your success in private equity.

Nothing like this has ever existed in private equity before.

Get there faster, smarter and with less effort.

About Susanna Madden

Susanna Madden is the visionary CEO of Thrive Resources, a firm that has exclusively served the private equity space with distinction since 2009. Under her leadership, Thrive Resources has become a trusted partner for private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and top talent.

She has worked with thousands of executives in private equity leadership roles across many different industry sectors over decades. With extensive experience in executive search for both PE firms and their portfolio companies, she's received numerous inquiries over the years from executives looking for a way into the industry. In response, she has curated Thrive Resources' Private Equity Executive Community, offering a straightforward path for leaders looking to land their next role in the private equity space.

About Thrive Resources

Thrive Resources began serving private equity firms and their portfolio companies as a retained executive search firm in 2009. Since then, it has evolved to also address the industry's broader talent needs, launching its Leadership Development platform in 2022, offering Executive Coaching and Leadership Development. Now, we're expanding to include Thrive's Private Equity Executive Community, providing a roadmap, and offering ongoing support and growth opportunities for executives seeking roles in private equity.

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