The PErformance Standard

A monthly note for investors, PE-backed CEOs and senior leaders who want to get more from their people, teams and businesses.

Drawing on more than a decade working in and alongside PE-backed businesses, our Founder, Esther Crew shares what she has learned from the leadership moments that rarely show up in a spreadsheet, but often determine whether a business accelerates or stalls.

Private Equity Resources

The Leadership Blueprint
Webinar Recording

The Leadership Blueprint
2025 research from PE-backed firms

Why DEI is Private Equity’s
Winning Strategy