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The Growth Capital Playbook
How Smart Founders Find the Right Partner, Scale Fast, and Build What Lasts
By Rick Ford
Published by Forbes Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
The Strategic Guide to Scaling Your Business Without Losing Control
Founders are often told that growth means giving up control. The Growth Capital Playbook proves that it doesn’t have to be true.
Rick Ford, who built a $3.5 billion automotive enterprise from humble beginnings, shows entrepreneurs how to scale by partnering with the right growth capital. Through firsthand stories, practical insights, and an honest look at the realities of financial partnerships, Ford provides a clear road map for founder-led, values-driven expansion.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
Whether you’re preparing for your first investor conversation or seeking to scale your legacy, The Growth Capital Playbook is your essential guide to smart, sustainable growth.
Founders are often told that growth means giving up control. The Growth Capital Playbook proves that it doesn’t have to be true.
Rick Ford, who built a $3.5 billion automotive enterprise from humble beginnings, shows entrepreneurs how to scale by partnering with the right growth capital. Through firsthand stories, practical insights, and an honest look at the realities of financial partnerships, Ford provides a clear road map for founder-led, values-driven expansion.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
- Identify when your business is ready for capital
- Evaluate and engage the right equity partners
- Structure deals that protect your vision and accelerate growth
- Transition from founder to strategic leader
- Build a company that endures
Whether you’re preparing for your first investor conversation or seeking to scale your legacy, The Growth Capital Playbook is your essential guide to smart, sustainable growth.
Product Details
- Publisher: Forbes Books (June 23, 2026)
- Length: 176 pages
- ISBN13: 9798887507736
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