In this conversation, Salvador Carranza and Peter Batushansky unpack an operator’s journey across GE’s FMP, Deloitte consulting, private equity, and scaling e-commerce into pet health, culminating in a board seat at a publicly traded company. They dig into entrepreneurship, leadership, and emotional intelligence in real teams, how to pre-stage quiet high-performers, foster transparency, and make better business decisions with thoughtful risk assessment. You’ll hear practical life lessons on adaptability, culture, and the power of authentic networking, plus how technology, automation, artificial intelligence, and operations. From founder grit to professional development and career advice, this purpose podcast episode hits self development, self help, self improvement, success habits, and what it truly takes to be an entrepreneur and a founder. Whether you’re in law, the broader legal industry, startup mode, or scaling as a leader and balancing priorities, you’ll learn how to start, iterate, and keep going.Takeaways•How to give junior talent the mic and build confidence through intentional facilitation.•Why authenticity beats “polish” and how culture compounds outcomes.•A repeatable framework for risk assessment (define the downside, set a runway, then act).•Breaking big goals into actionable steps—learn, try, iterate, ship.•Private equity 101: what PE does, how operators create value, and common pitfalls.•The shift to flatter orgs with AI/automation—and how leaders should adapt.•E-commerce as a numbers game: acquisition, CX, fulfillment, and execution.•Networking that isn’t “networking”: relationships, curiosity, and service.•Founder vs. “professional manager” skill sets—and when you need each.•Career advice: build self-awareness, seek reps, and celebrate small wins.👤 Guest BioPeter is an entrepreneur and operator with experience in corporate consulting, private equity, and building e-commerce businesses in regulated categories. He later joined the board of a publicly traded PetMeds. He’s passionate about team development, technology, and pragmatic leadership.🔗 Connect With PeterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-batushansky-5b67441/🔗 More From Salvador• Full library of founder & transformation-leader interviews: www.possiblaw.com Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvadorcarranza/👉 If you’re into growing your entrepreneurial mindset, professional development, and learning the success habits that fuel meaningful careers, subscribe so you never miss an episode!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Show04:58 The Importance of Balance and Networking08:02 Finding Authenticity and Confidence10:52 Leadership and Growing Others13:42 Career Path and Early Experiences16:48 Transitioning from GE to Private Equity19:47 Embracing Change and Calculated Risks28:53 Transitioning to Private Equity41:02 Understanding Private Equity49:02 Founding WebEyeCare50:56 The Role of Founders vs. Professional CEOs57:55 Navigating the New World of Work01:04:47 The Power of Consistency in Success01:06:47 The Journey to Alivet: From Curiosity to Acquisition01:13:25 Building Relationships and Seizing Opportunities01:18:46 Navigating Growth and Leadership Challenges01:21:55 Transitioning Leadership: Finding the Right Fit01:23:06 Reflecting on the Journey: Lessons Learned01:23:49 New Horizons: Joining a Public Company Board01:26:02 Taking Time for Reflection and Future Planning