Steve Young Moves From NFL to Private Equity

The video discusses the success of HGGC, a private equity firm in Palo Alto, highlighting its impressive IRR of 66% over three years. It details a significant deal involving the sale of hybris to ASAP, where Steve Young played a crucial role. The video also explores Young's transition from an NFL player to a private equity expert, emphasizing his deep understanding of the industry developed over years of experience.

What is the primary focus of HGGC as a private equity firm?

• Real estate investments

• Enterprise software deals

• Retail acquisitions

• Healthcare innovations

What was the average IRR of HGGC over the past three years?

• 55%

• 45%

• 75%

• 66%

Which company did HGGC sell to ASAP, resulting in a billion-dollar profit?

• Hybris

• SAP

• Oracle

• Salesforce

What role did Steve Young play in the sale of Hybris to ASAP?

• He opposed the sale

• He was not involved

• He was instrumental in the sale

• He was a passive investor

How did Steve Young's background contribute to his success in private equity?

• He had a degree in finance

• He grew up in a software culture

• He was a tech entrepreneur

• He had no prior experience