Kate Nimmo on Why Growth Equity Hires Instead of Cuts
Kate Nimmo of PSG explains why growth equity replaces buyout cost-cutting with headcount expansion and a 1:1 add-on acquisition strategy.
Why an English Major Is a Secret Weapon in Finance (w/ Kate Nimmo, PSG)
With Cass Seel, Kate Nimmo · Monday, November 2, 2026
Cass Seel sits down with Chicago Booth classmate Kate Nimmo, Vice President at PSG, to explore how an unconventional background as a Dartmouth English major became an asset in finance and growth equity. They discuss the operational focus of growth equity versus traditional leveraged buyouts, the learning curve of boutique investment banking, and why healthcare technology is reaching an inflection point. Nimmo also reflects on intellectual humility, avoiding milestone pressure in finance careers, and balancing dealmaking with creative writing.
Key takeaways
- Kate Nimmo at PSG separates growth equity from traditional buyouts by headcount direction: her deals expand executive, sales, and marketing teams rather than trimming payroll. Read more →
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