Episode #19: Building Onyx Canyon: A Father-Son Approach to Investing w/ Jim & Adam Hirshorn

02/09/2025 37 min

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Jim and Adam Hirshorn join The LAB Podcast to share the story behind launching Onyx Canyon Partners. Together, they bring decades of operational and investment experience—from Bain, Sealy, Potbelly, and Ares—into the lower middle market, where they see a unique opportunity to drive value.In this episode, we cover:Why operators have an edge in private equity investingHow culture and talent alignment fuel long-term growthOnyx Canyon’s investment thesis and first deal in youth sportsA conversation on bridging generations, building with values, and creating lasting impact in the private equity ecosystem.

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