E16: Why Human Capital is the Key to Success with Chetan Bagga

Investors are always looking for the next big thing. The next property to buy, the next market to invest in, the next way to grow our portfolios. But what we often forget is that without human capital, our investments are worthless.

In this episode of Passive Investing Show, the Founder of Archetype Chetan Bagga joins J and Ashley to explore the importance of human capital both for investors and businesses alike. Join them as they tackle healthcare, software, human capital, and business acceleration.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Consider software and human elements
• Look for surety in investments
• Build your human capital
• Create a healthy work environment
• Observe your emotions

Episode Highlights:

[07:20] Companies They Work With

They work with software-enabled services companies that augment human capacity at work. There’s more surety in businesses with significant software and a human element in its delivery.

[11:56] Acceleration Timeline

They typically hold companies for a five-year mark. For early growth stage businesses, they give them capital and access to human capital as well. It helps companies accelerate faster until they become self-sufficient and enter the next phase of their corporate life cycle.

[14:53] Industries They Focus On

They focus on healthcare as delivered through the employer’s wide range. It includes providing care, such as home health and childcare, and maximizing employee performance.

[18:17] Creating the Work Environment

While most of their employees are located close to their offices, they don’t require them to come into the office. Rather they prioritize connection and creating a fun, exciting, and great learning environment.

[20:45] Spotting Opportunities and Threats

Home health is a big market with lots of opportunities. The down economy hurts all businesses. Companies will continue to need people, so human capital is important.

[22:42] His Father’s Advice

In life and business, you’ll encounter tough times. Observe your emotions but don’t get too absorbed in them. Recognize sentiment but keep your cool.

Notable Quotes from the Episode:  

[08:25] “We believe that there’s more surety in businesses that have significant software but also have a human element in its delivery.”

[18:57] “It’s really just about creating the environment that people want to come into, making it an exciting, fun, challenging, great learning environment.”

[22:09] “Businesses are going to continue to need people, going to need to continue to treat them great, give them the opportunity to grow.”

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Connect with Chetan: LinkedIn

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