Program length
3 months
Equity on appointment
Up to 5%
Dividends
From day one
What is a President?
Presidents are P&L owners with full operational authority, real equity, and dividends — backed by permanent capital and governed by clear guardrails.
P&L ownership
Single P&L owner for an operating company.
Operational authority
Full authority within governance guardrails.
Equity + dividends
Up to 5% equity with dividends from day one.
Owner mindset
Long-term thinking, not employee mindset.
The President Academy
A compressed, high-intensity pipeline. Every module is a gate. Only the best advance.
Small Business Foundations
Build a strong base in small business economics, accounting, and financial management.
Leadership & Strategy
Learn leadership styles, decision-making, and develop a strategic plan for business growth.
Pricing & Operations
Master pricing strategies and optimize operations for efficiency and profitability.
Real-World Application
Tackle real-world business challenges in a group project, offering solutions to actual small businesses.
Expected outcomes
- Rigorous filtering throughout (by design)
- 3–5 President-ready graduates per cohort
- Remaining candidates may become #2 or successor candidates
Who we look for
- #2 operators at SMBs ready for P&L ownership
- Ex-founders who sold too early
- Military, logistics, or trade leaders
- Corporate refugees seeking real ownership
What we filter for
- Cash discipline over growth obsession
- Comfort with constraints and governance
- Long-term orientation (no exit fixation)
- Frontline respect and trust-building ability
- Coachability and self-awareness
Economics
During the Academy
- World-class leadership program at no cost
Upon appointment
- Up to 5% OpCo equity
- 3–5 year vesting
- Dividend participation from day one
- Optional buyback liquidity*
Day 90 success
“A great President balances stability with strategic growth.”
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