49. Culture as a Competitive Advantage w/ Argosy Private Equity
Mon Jan 26 2026
In this episode of the Culture Architects podcast, David Friedman speaks with Lane Wiggers and Don Charlton from Argosy Private Equity about the critical role of company culture in private equity investments. They discuss how Argosy differentiates itself by prioritizing culture as a competitive advantage, the challenges of changing company culture, and the importance of assessing cultural fit during acquisitions. The conversation also covers measuring the impact of culture on business success, the significance of leadership in cultural transformation, and valuable lessons learned from their experiences in the industry.
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In this episode of the Culture Architects podcast, David Friedman speaks with Lane Wiggers and Don Charlton from Argosy Private Equity about the critical role of company culture in private equity investments. They discuss how Argosy differentiates itself by prioritizing culture as a competitive advantage, the challenges of changing company culture, and the importance of assessing cultural fit during acquisitions. The conversation also covers measuring the impact of culture on business success, the significance of leadership in cultural transformation, and valuable lessons learned from their experiences in the industry.