Peter TaylorinNew Grounds Ventured“The Last Dance” part 2.The final thoughts that I wanted to cover in the documentary were Jordan’s drive to succeed and how he earned the right to lead. These were…Jun 4, 2020Jun 4, 2020
Peter TaylorinNew Grounds Ventured“The Last Dance” and FailureThis extraordinary sports documentary showcased the ruthless winning nature of Michael Jordan, and how it came at a personal cost…May 21, 2020May 21, 2020
Peter TaylorinNew Grounds VenturedVenture Capital, why I made the move.Coming to write about this move in my career has come at a timely point, the company that I am sharpening my skills at has recently…Nov 11, 2019Nov 11, 2019
Peter TaylorinNew Grounds Ventured16 months in private equityI spent 16 months as a financial analyst at Wellington private equity firm, Rangatira Investments. It was my first “real job” in ten years…Oct 21, 2019Oct 21, 2019
Peter TaylorinNew Grounds VenturedWhy did I choose Private Equity?Why did I decide on private equity, why finance, why investing? A CEO said that “you need to get your hands dirty”.Sep 30, 2019Sep 30, 2019
Peter TaylorinNew Grounds VenturedFive key attributes that got me my first jobDuring downtime between my sporting career and finance career, I spoke with many individuals about what they do and why they do it. During…Sep 16, 2019Sep 16, 2019
Peter TaylorinNew Grounds VenturedTransitioning into a new careerOnce I committed to leaving the sport of rowing, it took a decent amount of time for me to fully get my head around it. For so long it had…Sep 2, 2019Sep 2, 2019
Peter TaylorinNew Grounds VenturedWhen to retire from sport?This is definitely the question I get asked most often when I introduce myself now and it’s a story that I enjoy sharing, mostly because I…Aug 19, 2019Aug 19, 2019
Peter TaylorinNew Grounds VenturedMy new journeyIt’s exciting to start on another pathway in life. These new pathways are often fraught with challenges. But, as we all know, the good…Aug 5, 2019Aug 5, 2019