• Ep 16 - Special Guests Jerry Arteaga and Greg Povenski

  • Feb 27 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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Ep 16 - Special Guests Jerry Arteaga and Greg Povenski

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  • On this special episode of Take the Stage we are shining the spotlight on Jerry Arteaga and Greg Povenski, two Special Operations Forces vets who were able to successfully forge their paths into private equity following long and decorated careers in the military. Beyond their achievements, Jerry and Greg are advocates for recognizing and integrating veteran skills within the investment sector. They discuss their journeys and efforts to reshape the narrative around veterans in private equity. Episode Outline and Highlights [2:12] Jerry discusses his transition from a 23-year military career, including 15 years in Special Operations as a Green Beret, to his current role in private equity. [7:06] Greg details his transition from early enlistment in the Army and Special Forces to pursuing higher education and a career in finance. [14:45] Jerry and Greg explain how their military training and experience in Special Operations Forces, characterized by rapid decision-making in high-stakes environments and strategic operations with limited resources, have prepared them for their careers in PE. [23:07] The discussion pivots to address concerns and stereotypes regarding the potential militarization of workplace teams by veterans. Jerry offers an insightful and powerful response, positioning it as a compelling narrative for veterans transitioning to civilian roles. [27:57:] Greg shares his journey of leveraging networking to transition, highlighting the challenges and benefits of building connections within the industry. [31:53] Greg underscores the importance of veterans educating themselves on the empirical evidence that supports the inclusion of veterans in business. [34:08] Jerry shares his take on transitioning from military to civilian careers, stressing that veterans must recognize "nobody owes you a job." [37:34] Reflecting on his role as a lobbyist interacting with Capitol Hill's elite, Jerry explains how this role honed skills invaluable to PE. [40:14] On veteran recruitment and hiring, Greg gives a clear call-to-action to hiring managers and offers practical advice to firms. [43:04] Jerry advocates for prioritizing inherent traits over specific skills in hiring decisions, emphasizing, "Hire for traits and train the skill." [45:40] Greg emphasizes the transformative power of military training, emphasizing that the intrinsic traits and high-level skills veterans acquire in the military are not easily teachable, whereas specific business skills can be taught. [50:37] Greg touches on Jerry’s opinion regarding “nobody owning you a job” and reflects on the profound sense of obligation he feels towards fellow veterans, driven by the opportunities and support he received during his military service. [52:36] Jerry articulates a nuanced stance on hiring veterans, emphasizing the value of recognizing professional merits first and veteran status second. [55:29] Jerry emphasizes the need for veterans and recruiters to demonstrate how military experience translates to the corporate world and advocates for moving beyond the concept of hiring veterans as an act of charity. [57:35] Greg counters by framing his support for hiring veterans not as charity, but as informed advocacy, akin to alumni networks. [59:51] The conversation highlights the lack of specific affinity groups for veterans within the financial sector, compared to well-established networks for other demographics. Connect with our guests Jerry Arteaga’s LinkedInCold Bore Capital Website | LinkedInGreg Povenski's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources Mentioned Elite Meet51 VetsVeterans on Wall Street"The Business Case for Hiring Military Veterans"Military Veterans’ Transferrable Skills: An HRD Practitioner Dilemma" Special Causes Green Beret FoundationWarrior Mission Ranch Connect with Alexis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | alexis@career-rockstars.com
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