Aldrich Leadership Institute (ALI)
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A fast-paced, high-intensity leadership experience - built to develop exceptional leaders.

The Aldrich Leadership Institute (ALI) is a three-day leadership development program for managers and emerging leaders focused on building practical leadership capability that can be applied immediately in real operating environments.

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Cohort
Peer-driven learning and accountability
Practical
Operator tools you can use Monday
Aligned
Leadership language and cadence
Next cohort: January 19–21
Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
“This 3 day event gave me the opportunity to learn myriad of skills that are absolutely valuable in both my professional and personal growth, and to be taught by the best”
- Sheryll Uba, Operations Management, Rhythm Management Group
Why we launched ALI
Investing in people is good for business-and healthy for society

ALI was created to expand access to leadership training, mentorship, and coaching for talented managers who are often under-served by traditional development pathways.

Origin

ALI began as a targeted leadership development initiative and has since evolved into a broader program that trains and mentors high‑potential managers from across Aldrich’s portfolio companies.

How it works

A fast-paced, three-day intensive delivered every quarter-built around practical skills, peer learning, and facilitator-led sessions.

Facilitators

Sessions are led by CEOs and accomplished operators from across the Aldrich ecosystem. Focus stays on teaching and discussion-not slide-building.

Confidentiality

We reference real-world scenarios and operator examples, but detailed case-study materials are shared only with accepted participants.

The program
Designed for leaders scaling real businesses

A leadership experience built around what actually changes outcomes: clarity, operating discipline, and peer accountability.

Executive-Education Inspired

Modeled after leadership curricula taught at top business schools and operator-forward organizations.

Cohort + Portfolio Network

A cross-portfolio cohort experience that builds relationships and shared leadership language.

Skills You Use Immediately

Negotiation, communication, self-advocacy, people management, and managing upwards-delivered in a high-intensity format.

Who it’s for
  • High-potential managers and emerging leaders from a wide range of professional backgrounds
  • Leaders across Aldrich portfolio companies seeking to expand scope and influence
  • Functional and cross-functional leaders who want to manage up, across, and through others more effectively
  • Cohorts are curated from across Aldrich Capital Partners’ global portfolio and partner network
What you’ll walk away with
  • Sharper negotiation, communication, and executive presence
  • Stronger self-advocacy and confidence in managing upwards
  • Practical people-management tools: coaching, feedback, and accountability
  • Emotional intelligence and relationship skills for high-trust leadership
  • A peer cohort and facilitator network across Aldrich’s portfolio
Curriculum
Executive-education inspired, operator focused

ALI is designed to build real leadership capability—without publishing prescriptive syllabi or case details.

The Aldrich Leadership Institute helps participants develop practical leadership skills such as negotiation, communication, self-advocacy, people management, and managing upwards. Sessions are modeled after executive education curricula taught at Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business and Google, emphasizing discussion, real-world application, and peer learning.

How it’s taught

Facilitated discussions, interactive exercises, and case-style conversations—focused on judgment and decision-making rather than theory.

Why this works

Participants practice leadership behaviors in real time and learn from peers facing similar challenges across different companies.

Note: Specific case materials and session content are shared only with accepted participants.

Skill areas emphasized
Negotiation and influence
Communication and executive presence
Self-advocacy and managing upwards
People management and coaching
Emotional intelligence and leadership judgment
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Highlights from the ALI experience
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Request an invitation to participate

Participation in ALI is by invitation. We use a short Google Form to collect background information so we can confirm eligibility and cohort fit before extending formal invitations.

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What we’ll ask for
Role, responsibilities, and leadership scope
Organization context (size, stage, and operating priorities)
Goals for the program and what success looks like
Availability and cohort fit

Confidentiality note: The program includes real-world scenarios and operator case examples. We do not publish detailed case-study materials publicly; those are shared with accepted participants.

What happens after you request an invitation
Program overview (format + curriculum highlights)
Upcoming cohort dates and logistics
Next steps for review and formal invitation
Nominate a leader

If you’re sponsoring or nominating someone, please have the person use the Request invitation link or email us at ALI@aldrichcap.com. Invitations are issued directly by the ALI team.