Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast Megafund Capabilities on a Mid-market Budget w/ Gryphon's David Andrews
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Feb 17, 2026 David Andrews, Co-CEO of Gryphon Investors, leads a middle-market firm known for its large operating team and expertise in org development and AI. He explains why a 40-person ops group makes sense. He outlines the ops mix, building an AI practice, how CEOs adopt organizational design work, and why culture, incentives, and speed give middle-market firms an edge.
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Mid-Market Ops As A Strategic Multiplier
- Griffin built a 40-person ops team to replicate large-firm shared services in the middle market.
- They combine former CEOs and functional experts to run repeatable plays across portfolio companies.
Staff Deals With Experienced Operators
- Hire former presidents and CEOs to lead portfolio transformations where repeatable plays are needed.
- Pair them with functional specialists in finance, talent, HR, and OD to scale improvements quickly.
Invest In OD To Improve Leadership
- Griffin invests in organizational development with PhD- and masters-level practitioners.
- This focus on culture and development produces measurable engagement and better leadership.