Our operating principles

we don't aim to be just good, or even very good. we are not competing with others, we aim to build a category defining business with Nomad. as stewards of the companies we acquire and improve, great is the standard, in the businesses, the people, and the way we operate.

no short term thinking allowed. we are in this for the long haul and plan to do this for the rest of our career. this is why we act in ways that build enduring relationships. this is the baseline for how we operate. we build to compound over decades, relationships, joy, knowledge, reputation, and capital. we avoid decisions that break long term compounding.

every deal, every win, every loss, every conversation is part of the process. we share what we learn, often the mistakes, and we evolve in public.

we structure things so everyone benefits. we don't optimize for one side. long term partnerships only work when incentives are aligned.

we partner with people we admire, trust, and enjoy working with. no assholes.