Nic and Chihiro dive into the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and how “owning your outcomes” brings both freedom and stress. Chihiro explains ZT Corporate’s lower-middle-market focus, why they operate as a fundless sponsor, and what makes them different as direct operators.
They unpack hold periods (from 9 months to 12 years), what real relationship-based business looks like, and why monthly, transparent investor updates matter most when a deal goes sideways. Chihiro also makes the case for becoming a well-diversified LP across operators and asset classes, plus a quick nod to his show, Beyond Stocks, and an upcoming trip to Australia for his wife’s triathlon.
 
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