The Growth Capital Playbook
How smart founders find the right partner, scale fast, and build what lasts
Written by entrepreneur, CEO, and investor Rick Ford, this book is a founder’s guide to navigating growth capital with clarity and confidence. With more than four decades of firsthand experience, Rick shows how the right capital partner can accelerate growth without undermining what makes a business work.
Inside, Rick breaks down:
- When growth capital actually makes sense (and when it doesn’t)
- How to evaluate private equity and strategic partners beyond valuation
- Why deal structure matters more than headlines
- How founders can transition from owner-operator to strategic partner
- What it takes to scale leadership, culture, and infrastructure—not just revenue
Every lesson comes from real decisions, real pressure, and real outcomes.
Purchase Your Copy Below!
Free Chapter: Preview The Growth Capital Playbook
Download a complimentary chapter to explore Rick’s perspective on growth capital readiness, founder psychology, and building businesses that endure.
*By submitting, you agree to receive occasional updates from Rick. You can unsubscribe anytime.
"*" indicates required fields
Getting Founders Unstuck
This book is written for founders and owner-operators who:
Have built a profitable or near-scale business
Are considering growth capital for the first time
Want to protect culture, people, and legacy
Care about long-term value creation—not short-term optics
If you want to scale without sacrificing your business’s soul, this book was written for you.
Get the Book