Chief Executive, Co-Founder, Managing Partner
Butterfly Equity
Adam Waglay is the chief executive and co-founder of Beverly Hills-based Butterfly Equity, a private equity firm focused on the food sector. With 25 years of experience, he has overseen transactions totaling more than $8 billion. Previously, he worked at KKR and Goldman Sachs.
Education: Bachelor’s degree, McGill University
First job: Prep cook at Denny’s
Favorite book: “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu
Favorite pastime or hobby: Cooking
Favorite restaurant for fun: Mother Wolf
Favorite restaurant for business: E. baldi Ristorante in Beverly Hills
Favorite quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi
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